By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/KUALA LUMPUR: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Batik Air Malaysia have enhanced their cooperation with the launch of a codeshare partnership to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. Etihad’s guests can now seamlessly access eight domestic and international locations via Batik’s hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), enjoying the combined services …

DUBAI: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, reaffirmed the organization’s steadfast commitment to providing high-quality products that meet global standards. Union Coop continues to expand its presence in the Dubai local markets and increase its range of products bearing the “Union” label, as well as regional and international brands. This expansion aims to keep pace …

ZURICH/DUBAI: Emirates has appointed Mohammad Lootah as its new Country Manager for Switzerland, effective 2 July 2024. Based at Emirates’ Zurich office, he will oversee the airline’s overall business in Switzerland, including sales and service functions for passenger and airport operations. Emirates currently operates double-daily flights between its two gateways Zurich and Geneva and the airline’s global Dubai hub. The …

The Dubai Police have proudly added the Geely Tugella model to their fleet of traffic patrol vehicles, marking a significant step forward in the force’s dedication to utilising cutting-edge technology for enhanced public safety and traffic management. A formal handover event of the vehicle was attended by Brigadier General Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Deputy Director of the General Department of Traffic, …

DUBAI: Cruise-seeking travellers in the region will have a brand new experience at sea with Resorts World Cruises, as it expands its global footprint to the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman with the premium boutique lifestyle cruise ship, Resorts World One. Starting from October 18, 2024 until April 13, 2025, the Resorts World One will homeport and depart from …

ABU DHABI: e& UAE announced the winners of its third edition of ‘SMB Awards 2024’ celebrating the outstanding talent and innovation within the Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in the UAE. Held at the prestigious Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, the gala ceremony highlighted the exemplary accomplishments of SMBs across 14 distinct categories. Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President, SMB of …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has unveiled its new corporate identity on the occasion of its 53rd anniversary. This milestone reflects the fund’s ambitious strategic directions, based on global best practices, and aims to support sustainable development ensuring a more advanced and prosperous future for the next 50 years and future generations. The new identity …

GENEVA: SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow’s vast and growing network infrastructure. Through this agreement, SITA will provide a wide range of network, telecommunications, and connectivity services, while introducing innovative new solutions to businesses operating within Heathrow. Since 2011, SITA has built a strong relationship with Heathrow, …

MONTREAL: As part of its ongoing efforts to achieve a more sustainable aviation industry, Azzera, a leader in providing sustainability solutions for aviation, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract through the Government of Canada’s Innovative Solutions program, to test CELESTE, its digital platform supporting total emissions management for aviation operators. In this pilot project, being managed by Transport …

By Rafiq Vayani COLOMBO/KARACHI: The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, proudly announces a strategic partnership between Sri Lankan enterprises and the OBOR Group for the Lake Grand Project in Karachi. This alliance marks a significant milestone in strengthening economic relations between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, fostering a promising future of cooperation. …