DUBAI: beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, is expanding its network with the addition of 18 new destinations from its hub in the Maldives. The new routes, launching through 2025 and into 2026, will connect the Maldives to cities across Europe, Asia, India, and the Middle East. This expansion is a response to increasing demand from premium leisure travellers …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Kuwait Airways and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an interline agreement, offering passengers increased flight options to Dubai and beyond. The MoU was signed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, reflecting a step forward in strengthening cooperation between the two carriers. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by …

News Desk DUBAI: Global Village, the region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping, and attractions, lit up last night as music sensation Atif Aslam took to the Main Stage. A buzz of anticipation filled the air as Presenters Mariyam Kisat and Lokesh Dharman of City 101.6, the concert’s official radio partner, set the scene for the arrival of …

Lucky Investments Limited (Lucky Investments) has been awarded an initial Asset Manager Rating of “AM2” with a Positive Outlook by The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA). This significant milestone marks a strong start for the newly established Islamic asset management company, which aims to become the preferred choice for Shariah-compliant investment solutions in Pakistan—driven by a vision of sustainable …

News Desk DUBAI: The German National Tourist Office GCC (GNTO GCC) announced today (Monday, 28th April) that GCC visitors to Germany have grown steadily to over 489,689 in 2024, a steady year-on-year increase of 1.2% and an impressive 21% increase when compared with the total visitor numbers in 2022. The announcement was made during a press conference, which was held …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, today opened the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, being held from 28 April to 1 May …

Web Desk DUBAI: Qashio, one of the leading providers of spend management solutions, in partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has launched Qashio for Travel, a next-generation payment platform built to address the unique operational and financial pain points in the travel industry. The launch comes during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, the region’s flagship travel …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: REDTAG, the trusted name in value fashion and homeware, has opened its latest store in Jeddah. With its prominent location, this store launch confirms REDTAG’s commitment to offering affordable, trend-led apparel to families across the Kingdom. Located in Al Yasmin Mall, Al Ajawad Street, Al-Manar, the new 765-square-metre space offers an inviting and modern retail environment …

News Desk KARACHI: ABHI, an embedded finance platform revolutionizing access to financial wellness, has partnered with Matco Foods Limited, South Asia’s leading food processing and export company. Through this collaboration, Matco Foods will be providing ABHI’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) service to its employees, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to employee empowerment and financial well-being. Through ABHI’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) …

By Shahzad Khokhar, Head of Islamic Banking, Mashreq Pakistan Islamic banking, with its principles of risk-sharing and ethical finance, holds immense potential to transform the financial landscape in Pakistan. However, access to financial services remains a challenge for many. Digitization offers a powerful tool to overcome these obstacles and unlock the full potential of Islamic banking, bringing inclusive and innovative …