By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is organizing the Sharjah International Tourism and Travel Forum 2024, launching on Monday, November 25, at the Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme: “The Future of Tourism: In the Fields …

News Desk MANAMA/DUBAI: The Emirates A380 welcomed more than 7,000 visitors across two days at this year’s Bahrain International Airshow. The airline showcased its iconic flagship aircraft for trade and industry visitors, aviation aficionados, and the wider public for an up-close glimpse into the largest passenger aircraft in the world. The Emirates A380 on display featured four classes and was …

News Desk CARTAGENA DE INDIAS: At the 122nd Executive Council session held from 13-15 November in Cartagena, Colombia, Saudi Arabia has concluded its two-year chairmanship term by calling on the industry to continue to strengthen the global tourism agenda. The chair of the UN Tourism Executive Council is pivotal in guiding the organization’s vision, shaping global tourism policies, and enhancing …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, makes its debut at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024, taking place between 13 and 15 November at the Sakhir Airbase in Manama. The carrier will showcase the retrofitted cabin interiors on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, featuring its flagship lie-flat seats in Business Class. Visitors on day one and day two of the …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Airports, exploring opportunities to bring 5G Private Network connectivity to optimise airport operations. The collaboration aims to identify areas where 5G could be implemented in the future becoming the first  private 5G deployment in an airport in the region. The …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates NBA Cup trophy touched down in New York yesterday to coincide with the start of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, following its journey from the airline’s hub in Dubai. As the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA and the inaugural title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, the airline transported the coveted trophy in …

Sport Desk DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group and NBA legend James Worthy met today at Emirates Group Headquarters to tip off the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, which starts today. Worthy brought the NBA Cup to mark the occasion, as Emirates celebrates the arrival of the much-anticipated tournament.  During …

By Rafiq Vayani JAKARTA/KARACHI: Four prominent female influencers from Pakistan—Areeka Haq, Hira Attique, Laiba Shah, and Hemayal Attique—recently embarked on a tour of Indonesia to promote the country’s vibrant tourism among the Pakistani public, with a special focus on encouraging female travelers. The journey began with an official visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the influencers were warmly …

Web Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25, surpassing its record profit before tax for the same period last year. This is the first financial year that the UAE corporate income tax, enacted in 2023, is applied to …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of global technology group e&, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore key areas of cooperation. This collaboration aims to enhance customer experience and business synergies across loyalty programmes, marketing activities, sales, and knowledge sharing, ultimately supporting the broader …