VARU by Atmosphere secures the prestigious Green Globe Recertification for sustainable resort operations, following a rigorous audit encompassing over 44 mandatory core criteria. Located in the North-West edge of Malé Atoll in the Maldives, the 5-star resort offers a truly Maldivian experience by incorporating aspects of local traditions and cultures, structural design – fused together with bursts of chic tropical …

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest network operating carrier, is excited to announce the launch of new four times weekly passenger services to Warsaw, Poland via Athens. The inaugural flight is scheduled as of June 16, 2024, expanding the airline’s European destinations to 24. The new route, ET 764 from Addis Ababa to Warsaw via Athens, will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, …

DUBAI: The Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend which opened Newbury Racecourse’s 2024 Flat campaign on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 April attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd and brought exciting racing with one close finish after another and several impressive performances by horses with big futures. There were surprises in both the Classic Trials which featured on day two …

To all our valued customers, This week has been one of the toughest for Emirates operationally, as record storms hit the United Arab Emirates. I would like to offer our most sincere apologies to every customer who has had their travel plans disrupted during this time. On Tuesday 16 April, the UAE experienced its highest rainfall in 75 years. Lashing …

ABU DHABI: Bayanat, (ADX: BAYANAT) a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, will be the Anchor Partner at Abu Dhabi’s DRIFTx event. The inaugural event is an important platform for Bayanat and its participating partners to demonstrate their advanced Smart Mobility Solutions (SMOS) to experts of the field through demos, talks, and showcases. DRIFTx and Bayanat will bring together mobility …

DUBAI: Premier Inn Middle East has launched a special weekly room rate to support Dubai residents who have been impacted by the recent storm and who are in need for a safe, affordable place to stay. The weekly rate, for 7 nights, is available from today until 5 May from AED 1250 at Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart and from AED 1300 at Premier Inn Dubai Silicon …

A Croatian national and an Indian national have been announced as the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Zlakto Plenkovic, a 44-year-old yacht captain from Split, Croatia became a US$1 million winner, in Millennium Millionaire Series 456 with ticket number 0203, which …

MESSINIA: Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese, celebrates the Olympic Games 2024 with landmark events and enhances its sports offering, with a new summer camp and the return of the NBA Basketball School. On April 17th, Costa Navarino proudly welcomed the Olympic Flame at the world’s first International Olympic Academy Golf Course, as part of the Flame’s journey from Greece to Paris. It is the …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is celebrating the achievements of Captain Shareef Al Romaithi, the Etihad pilot who has been selected as a primary crew member for the second analog study of MBRSC’s UAE Analog Programme, as part of NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Campaign 7 Mission 2. The mission will simulate a journey to Mars, with Al Romaithi and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emaar Properties is deeply committed to the well-being of its community. Since the severe rains began on the 16th of April, our facility management and community management staff have been on the ground, tirelessly assisting customers day and night. The teams have been actively dealing with challenges, including clearing numerous water-clogging issues, and continue to work …