By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf intends to participate in COP28, the international climate change conference, in Dubai at the end of the month. Mr Yousaf said the global conference provides an opportunity to highlight Scotland’s commitment to addressing the twin crises of climate and nature as a good global citizen, as he pledged to call on …

The national carrier of South Africa, South African Airways (SAA), is a renowned leader in the aviation industry.  SAA’s partnership with African Air Expo plays a pivotal role in shaping this landmark event which underscores the importance of fostering collaboration and innovation within the aviation sector. The African Air Expo reinforces the position of South Africa and the national airline …

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines expects to welcome more than 7.8 million customers — a record for the airline — during the Thanksgiving travel period, which runs from Nov. 16 to Nov. 28. This holiday travel period will be the airline’s busiest ever and comes as American has been running the most reliable operation of any U.S. network carrier for …

Capturing both the spirit of innovation embedded in Emirates’ culture, and an ongoing environmental commitment to consuming responsibly, Emirates is launching a unique capsule collection of luggage, bags and accessories – all fashioned from upcycled materials from retrofitted aircraft. The limited-edition range features a selection of suitcases, backpacks, handbags, cardholders, toiletry bags, belts and even shoes – all designed and …

DUBAI: Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), the UAE’s premier property development company specialising in build-to-sell property development business, that is majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), sustained its momentum in property sales in the third quarter (July to September) of 2023 as well. The company’s property sales increased by 25%, reaching AED 28.9 billion (US$ 7.9 billion) in the …

News Desk DUBAI: In the heart of the luxury and elegance of Dubai Mall Za’abeel, the shopping temple of the city of luxury and architectural wonders, the new Kartell Flagship Store opens, a new oasis for design lovers. In this prestigious setting, Kartell celebrates its lifestyle by offering an immersion in its world of beauty and innovation, where the products …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Grand Gourmet, the culinary gem nestled in Asiana Grand Hotel, invites guests to embark on a gastronomic journey that embodies the true essence of the holiday season. With the culinary expertise of Executive Chef James Kang and his dedicated team, Grand Gourmet offers an unforgettable experience infused with the warmth of the holidays. This holiday season, …

ABU DHABI, UAE – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month and has announced a series of guest experience enhancements to celebrate the milestone. Etihad’s new inflight culinary menu rolled out on board its fleet this month with dishes inspired by the airline’s home, the UAE, as well as customised menus reflecting …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever six-month financial result. The Group is reporting a 2023-24 half-year net profit of AED 10.1 billion (US$ 2.7 billion), surpassing its record half-year profit of AED 4.2 billion (US$ 1.2 billion) last year by 138%. The Group also reported an EBITDA of AED 20.6 billion (US$ 5.6 billion), a significant improvement from AED …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: TEAM LEWIS has launched a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This marks the agency’s 25th office.  The opening represents continued investment in cross-border capabilities for international clients. TEAM LEWIS Dubai will open its doors with a roster of flagship global accounts including BlackBerry. Maha Ayash will lead the setup. She joins TEAM LEWIS …