Dubai Duty Free, in partnership with RECAPP, Veolia’s digital recycling solution for individuals and businesses, has launched a pioneering program to recycle empty perfume tester glass bottles across Dubai Duty Free shops at Dubai International Airport – RECAPP’s glass recycling program, powered by Veolia – the global leader in ecological transformation – will run in partnership with Dubai Duty Free …

HONG KONG: Emirates has officially opened its Travel store in Hong Kong, representing a significant milestone in its expansion in the city. It also marks the first Emirates Travel Store in the Far East region, as part of a retail blueprint that will roll out in phases across the wider Far East region and the airline’s global network. Emirates’ travel …

DUBAI: Nando’s, the renowned South African multinational brand known for its flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, continues to strengthen its foothold in the UAE market, through a series of recent renovations and expansions of multiple casas. These strategic initiatives underscore Nando’s steadfast commitment to elevating the dining experience, broadening accessibility and continued success across the region. The brand has demonstrated double-digit sales …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is thrilled to announce a special early bird offer to make autumn travel more accessible and enjoyable for its guests worldwide. From 15 to 19 July, guests can take advantage of exclusive discounts on flights to some of the most popular destinations across Etihad Airways’ growing global network, for travel between 1 September and 30 November …

By Muhammad Rafiq SHARJAH: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), has launched the ‘Read You’re in Sharjah’ campaign, implemented by Menassah Distribution Company. The initiative aims to foster a culture of reading across society and solidify Sharjah’s reputation as the cultural capital of the Arab world. Inspired by Sharjah’s renowned …

DUBAI: from its home in Dubai, flydubai has built a network of more than 125 destinations across 58 countries served by a young and efficient fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft. The carrier will take delivery of seven aircraft before the end of 2024 which will further support its ongoing network expansion as it adds Basel, Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. To support the carrier’s growth trajectory, there …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/KUALA LUMPUR: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Batik Air Malaysia have enhanced their cooperation with the launch of a codeshare partnership to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. Etihad’s guests can now seamlessly access eight domestic and international locations via Batik’s hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), enjoying the combined services …

ZURICH/DUBAI: Emirates has appointed Mohammad Lootah as its new Country Manager for Switzerland, effective 2 July 2024. Based at Emirates’ Zurich office, he will oversee the airline’s overall business in Switzerland, including sales and service functions for passenger and airport operations. Emirates currently operates double-daily flights between its two gateways Zurich and Geneva and the airline’s global Dubai hub. The …

DUBAI: Cruise-seeking travellers in the region will have a brand new experience at sea with Resorts World Cruises, as it expands its global footprint to the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman with the premium boutique lifestyle cruise ship, Resorts World One. Starting from October 18, 2024 until April 13, 2025, the Resorts World One will homeport and depart from …

GENEVA: SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow’s vast and growing network infrastructure. Through this agreement, SITA will provide a wide range of network, telecommunications, and connectivity services, while introducing innovative new solutions to businesses operating within Heathrow. Since 2011, SITA has built a strong relationship with Heathrow, …