MANAMA: Export Bahrain signed an exclusive partnership with Gulf Air’s Falcon Cargo to provide SMEs in the Kingdom of Bahrain, exporting their goods to the tune of 100 kilograms or above, with special discount of up to 40% on their cargo exports. The partnership agreement was signed during the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) Bahrain 2019, which is being hosted in …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) confirmed that the aircraft operating flight TG931 from Paris-Bangkok on 17 April 2019 was involved in an incident, as a Servair catering truck impacted the right wing side of the aircraft while parked at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France.  For passenger safety, it was necessary to cancel the flight concerned …

DUBAI: Emirates will be providing more options and choice for its customers in Riyadh with the introduction of the first scheduled Airbus A380 service to the capital city, effective 21 April 2019. Riyadh will be the 51st destination to join the Emirates A380 network. Flight EK 817/818, currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will now be operated by the iconic …

DUBAI: Grand Millennium Dubai and Grand Millennium Business Bay has named Mrad El Khoury as the new Cluster General Manager of the two 5-star properties in Barsha Heights and in Business Bay. El Khoury joins the hotels with a wealth of experience in the Middle East hospitality sector having previously held several positions within international and regional reputed hotel chains: …

LONDON: To mark its centenary British Airways has released a new composition based on the famous piece of music, Flower Duet, which featured in Delibes’ opera Lakmé. The original version of the music will also be recognisable as it has featured in a number of adverts from across the airline’s history, and is also played in the cabin during boarding. …

DUBAI: Level M restaurant at Studio M Arabian Plaza will be serving Iftar buffet featuring traditional Arabic and international cuisine during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Priced at AED 109 per person, the Iftar buffet features a wide variety of hot and cold mezze, salads, live cooking stations serving pasta, Middle Eastern specialties and international delicacies in the main course, …

News Desk DUBAI: Grand Millennium Dubai, a 5-star property located in Barsha Heights, invites guests and residents to embrace the spirit and traditions of Ramadan with a special Iftar menu including delicious dishes and treats. The hotel will be partnering this year with Al Jalila Foundation to support its “Basma” campaign that aims to provide life-saving treatment and transform the lives …

DUBAI: The soon-to-open Millennium Place Marina, the new brand by Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East and Africa, has revealed its Executive Team. General Manager Manuel Garcia heads the team and will be managing the overall operations of the 453-key hotel including maintaining owner’s relations, developing the brand and leading the team achieve its business plans. Garcia’s career includes more …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is introducing seasonal treats to celebrate Easter on board and in select airport lounges worldwide. The Easter menu is available to customers in all cabin classes from 19 to 23 April when travelling from Dubai to destinations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Ghana and the Philippines. Emirates will also observe …

DUBAI: Looking for a weekend staycation, long-haul getaway or the perfect Eid break on a budget? Visit the first ever ATM Holiday Shopper where hundreds of exclusive travel and tourism deals will be on offer for one day only. “Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday 27th April – the day before the official opening of Arabian Travel …