DUBAI: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme for Emirates and flydubai, has touched a new high – 25 million members. Emirates Skywards is celebrating this key milestone with exciting offers and surprises for its members, starting 12 September. This includes 25% discounts on upgrades and reward tickets on selected flights to and from Dubai, a network-wide special Cash+Miles rate on …

NEW YORK: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced a new partnership with Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling. With an equal passion for aviation, quality, and precision, Etihad offers a perfect platform for Breitling, who will serve as the airline’s Official Timekeeper. The announcement was made by the airline during New York Fashion Week, where it …

While travelling can be an incredibly relaxing and enriching experience, holiday planning can be a daunting prospect. Moreover, airfare can easily be the largest expense of your trip. Filtering through hundreds of flights and options based on time, carriers, duration and price, to avail the most cost-effective flight booking can be overwhelming for holidaymakers. Dubai-based online flight and hotel booking …

News Desk DUBAI: Halo Top Creamery announced today that the ice cream phenomenon will hit freezers in the UAE for the first time this September. With entire tubs containing only 320-360 calories, Halo Top® has transformed the ice cream industry all over the world with a creamy and decadent ice cream that you can actually feel good about eating. Starting this month, fans can …

By TR Ganesh, General Manager, Blueair Middle East As students around the country return to schools, they’re coming home with the usual issues. No, not full lunchboxes or torn uniforms, but headaches, sniffles, coughs and respiratory infections, and general complaints of tiredness. Apart from treating these problems, it’s worth noting that they are symptoms of a broader issue: air quality …

ABU DHABI: President of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid, received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) headed by H.E. Dr. Rauda Saeed Al Saadi, Director General, during an official visit at the presidential office. The visit is in line with the Authority’s commitment to keep pace with the global technological advances in digital solutions that will enhance Abu Dhabi’s leading …

DUBAI: Improving access to Open Data in the UAE would give startups in the country the knowledge and tools they need to validate their business ideas and enhance their competitive edge, according to a new whitepaper released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The whitepaper, entitled Validating a Startup Business Idea and published in collaboration with global strategy consulting …

DUBAI: After a construction period of less than 48 months, Porsche officially opened the new production facility for its first all-electric sports car at its Zuffenhausen site, commencing the next chapter in the company’s history. “The zero-emissions Taycan is a new Porsche icon,” says Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. “It is different to our previous vehicles, …

BUDAPEST: ​ITU Telecom World 2019, the global tech event for governments, corporates and small- and medium-sized enterprises, opened its doors today to four days of exhibition, debate, networking and awards amongst some of the most influential names from across the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. Hosted by the Government of Hungary, the event was launched in the presence of …

RIYADH: The Guinness World Records has recognized and verified Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group (HMG) as having the largest Tele ICU Command Center consisting of 796 beds which is considered a world record for the biggest Tele ICU Command Center Unit globally. This Tele ICU Command Center unit is consisting of 796 beds designated to serve all the patients …