News Desk DUBAI: Today, Reem Al Hashimi, Minister of State and Managing Director for the Dubai World Expo, Franck Riester, French Minister for Foreign trade and Economic attractiveness, were welcomed by Erik Linquier, Commissioner General for France at Expo 2020 Dubai and Chairman of Cofrex, to officialize the France Pavilion completion. The France Pavilion’s groundbreaking was in May 2019 in …

DUBAI: In line with Dubai’s tourism growth strategy, Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has announced a strategic partnership with the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East, Chalhoub Group. This partnership comes as part of DCT’s Medyaf programme, the industry nationalisation initiative aimed at preparing talented young UAE nationals for …

By Rafiq VAyani DUBAI: Emirates has announced the latest updates to its already generous booking policies, offering customers even more confidence and flexibility to make their travel plans. Customers holding tickets issued before 30 September 2020 for travel before 31 December 2021, can now rebook to travel anytime within 36 months, an extension of 12 months from the previous policy. Those …

SHARJAH: Al Zahia — Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination — has announced that Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, will be the first anchor store to open at the community’s North Hub— a retail destination bringing key stores to the community residents. The store is set to open by the third quarter of 2021, as the construction started …

A Dubai Airport staff member from India became a US dollar millionaire while three other winners will drive away in a luxury vehicle as their winning tickets were drawn today in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held in Concourse C at Dubai International Airport. Mr. George Thomas, a 43 year-old Indian national based in Sharjah …

TEL AVIV: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today launched its regular flight service between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. Additionally, on Monday, Israel was added to Abu Dhabi’s ‘green list’, giving quarantine-free travel for visitors arriving in Abu Dhabi. The launch of scheduled operations comes as the next historic step in developing diplomatic, trade and tourism ties …

dnata Representation Services, part of the dnata Travel Group, a leading global travel management company based in Dubai, today announced its appointment as the exclusive representation partner for Karhoo across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar. Karhoo brings licensed fleets around the world together with travel and hospitality businesses to offer smart mobility solutions to …

News Desk DUBAI: As part of its annual Ramadan service, Emirates offers a specially curated meal served in ready-to-eat boxes to customers fasting during the holy month. This year, the airline’s in-house designers and product design team collaborated with local artists to produce bespoke designs for a special edition of its signature Ramadan service. The artists, based in Dubai, have disabilities …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi hosted Media Gathering to promote cultural and educational programs throughout 2021. On 5 April 2021, the Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi held a Media Gathering at Pearl Continental Hotel with the press from a number of well-known media in Pakistan. Responding to the challenges of diplomacy …

SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the resumption of direct flights between Sharjah and Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, starting May 7, 2021. Schedule to Sarajevo,effective May 7, 2021 (all times local): Flight Departure Time Arrival Time Aircraft Frequency  G9 313 Sharjah 09:00 Sarajevo 12:50 Airbus A320 Tue/Fri/Sat G9 314 Sarajevo …