DUBAI: Australia’s Lucas Herbert, the winner of the 31st edition of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, was on hand to conduct the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw for a BMW 750Li xDrive (Mineral White) following his maiden European Tour title after a nail-biting play-off victory at the Emirates Golf Club. The Australian player, who drew the winning Finest Surprise …

KARACHI: Inaugural ceremony of Gerry’s dnata Pakistan’s First Robotic Import Cargo Terminal, at the cost of Rs 1.7B developed at Quaid e Azam International Airport Karachi by Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan. The country will be counted among the few destinations with airports that possess the most advanced cargo warehouses, in line with the vision of Gerry’s to …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today bids farewell to its last Airbus 330 aircraft after its service of 19 years in the airline’s fleet. In a farewell event at Bahrain International Airport, members of Gulf Air’s executive management and aircraft engineers and maintenance technicians joined to celebrate sending off the aircraft on its final flight …

DUBAI: For the second time in three years, Arabian Adventures Meetings, Incentives & Events (MICE) has won the prestigious SITE Crystal Award for Excellence in Incentive Travel, Africa and the Middle East. The UAE-based destination management company (DMC) has been recognised for designing and delivering exceptional experiences for the top-performing advisors of a U.S. finance company during its multiple-day event in …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates announced today its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Penang International Airport (PEN), via Singapore (SIN), from 9 April 2020. Emirates’ flight to Penang will be a linked service with Singapore, allowing passengers to travel easily between the two cities while enjoying the airline’s award-winning service. Penang will become Emirates’ second …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, continues moving forward in keeping Bahrainization at the core of its recruitment strategy by welcoming a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance technicians who have recently joined the airline and began their training programme. With this recruitment Gulf Air has reached 90% Bahrainization in the position of aircraft maintenance …

DUBAI: Mall of the Emirates is bringing good luck and prosperity to the community until Saturday,1 February as it hosts an authentic Chinese New Year celebration complete with rewards, honoured Chinese traditions, and magnificent entertainment. In the spirit of good fortune, the mall is offering several generous opportunities to win prizes. Celebrating the lucky numbers this Chinese New Year, AED …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Soul Food Fest Karachi hosted by Active Media and Foodies R US inaugurated at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Park, Clifton Karachi by Provincial Minister Nasir Hussain Shah. Commissioner Karachi Iftikhar Shalwani, Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Saif-ur-Rehman, Soul Food Festival CEO Saad Khan and General Manager G. M. Owais Syed were also present on the occasion. Speaking on the …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will serve passengers with special desserts to celebrate Chinese New Year on Saturday, 25 January 2020. International Flights: Special desserts will be served during lunch and dinner on all flights departing from Bangkok to Singapore (except TG403), Hong Kong (except TG600), Xiamen, Kunming, Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Taipei (except TG632 and …

PENANG: Starlux Airlines today commenced its inaugural flight from Taipei to Penang. The Taiwanese flight company has chosen Penang for its maiden flights to Malaysia. The direct flight between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is operated by Airbus A321 Neo aircraft, which flies once a day with a seating capacity of 188 passengers …