KUALA LUMPUR/DUBAI: In a focused effort to refine and enhance the strategic roadmap towards Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Tourism Malaysia convened a pivotal Business-to-Business (B2B) session with industry stakeholders today. The session was attended by key players from the travel industry, including travel agents, hoteliers, and airlines. The primary aim of this programme is to build upon the strategic initiatives …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrates a successful year since the debut of its Premium Economy product in Singapore, having so far carried 26,000 passengers on nearly 730 four-class A380 flights between Singapore and Dubai from June 2023 to May 2024. The airline’s Premium Economy product was especially popular among families and solo travellers from Singapore, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest and the most visited place on earth, announced a change to its parking system in collaboration with Salik Company PJSC, Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator. Starting Monday, July 1, the mall will introduce a paid parking system designed to enhance the overall guest experience. This new system will improve …

News Desk RIYADH/DUBAI: Following the success of its second edition in February 2024, World Defense Show 2026 has registered huge early demand from international exhibitors, with floorspace for the event already 50 percent sold. World Defense Show 2024 saw a record number of 773 exhibitors, showcased on an expanded floorspace, that sold out six months before the event opened. The …

DUBAI: The English College, Dubai, hosted a special celebratory event that highlighted the school’s rich history spanning over three decades, introduced the new principal, and broke ground for a new building. Under the banner ‘New Beginnings’, The English College, now part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), welcomed H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Butti bin Maktoum Al Maktoum the son of H.H. Sheikh Butti Maktoum …

DUBAI: Costa Coffee has proudly announced a partnership with Bustanica, the UAE’s leading agri-tech farm known for its sustainability practices. Starting now, all Costa grab-and-go salads incorporate Bustanica’s locally grown and nutrient-rich lettuce. “Our partnership with Bustanica reflects our dedication to sustainability and our support for local businesses,” said Tyrone Reid, Group Chief Executive Officer of MMI & Emirates Leisure Retail, …

DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully concluded the third batch of the Capacity Building Programme, designed to prepare Emirati experts in leadership and excellence. Participants are mid-level managers within specialised technical fields at DEWA. The Capacity Building Programme, aimed at enhancing participants’ skills in corporate excellence, assists graduates in aligning their divisions with the latest criteria and …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles hosted an extraordinary fusion of music and art last weekend with the world premiere of ‘Pictures at an Exhibition: The Paintings of Bob Peak’. The extraordinary musical commission, produced by Abu Dhabi Festival in collaboration with Robert Townson Productions, bridges generations, genres and cultures to pay homage to …

BERLIN: e& Carrier & Wholesale has secured two notable awards at the eighth annual Carrier Community Global Awards (CCGA) in Berlin, achieving ‘Best Regional Data Center Operator’ and ‘Middle East Regional Operator of the Year’. Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer, e&, said: “In a landscape driven by transformation, being recognised by industry experts at the CC-Global Awards …

By Maryam Hina ISLAMABAD: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has commenced non-stop flights between Islamabad and Bahrain, adding another destination to its rapidly expanding network after the launch of flights to the UAE and Oman. The carrier commemorated the start of its new route with a pre-departure inaugural ceremony at Islamabad International Airport attended by representatives of Fly Jinnah and Islamabad International Airport. The …