MUSCAT: In-line with the Government plans to implement international best practices in business, Oman has adopted the International Air Transport Association’s electronic airway bill (e-AWB) standard in replacement of the paper airway bill – the contract of carriage for international airfreight shipments. The introduction of the e-AWB standard in the Sultanate will reinforce Oman’s position as an internationally competitive logistics …

RAS AL KHAIMAH:  UAE-based Indian investor Ivan Richard Menezes, Director of United Ventures and Investments Limited, today announced the launch of a 300-room hotel and discovery, fitness and history-themed entertainment park at Marjan’s flagship development, Al Marjan Island, at a total development value of US$200 million. Eng. Abdullah Al Abdooli, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Marjan, said: “The …

News Desk DUBAI: Film fans travelling on Emirates can now look forward to even more choice as ice, Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system, reaches a new milestone by offering over 1,000 movies – more than any other airline. The films are in addition to TV box sets and music giving customers over 3,500 channels of on demand entertainment. The expanded film …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service between Dubai and Edinburgh. The Emirates Boeing 777-300ER touched down in the Scottish capital just before 3pm local time, making Edinburgh the airline’s second destination in Scotland and the eighth in the United Kingdom. Emirates flight EK023, with a group of VIP guests and …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI:  SaudiGulf Airlines – The new full-service national carrier of Saudi Arabia owned by Abdulhadi Al Qahtani and Sons Holding Company (Tariq Al Qahtani and Brothers) – is pleased to announce the start of its operations to four destinations in Pakistan as part of its international route expansion program. The announcement came during SaudiGulf Airline participation in Pakistan …

DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has completed its busiest summer ever, marking outstanding growth all across its global operations. Providing quality and reliable ground handling, flight catering and travel services, the dnata team ensured a smooth travel experience for millions of customers in 85 countries. Gary Chapman, President of dnata, said: “Forecasts for global aviation and …

DUBAI: The third and final day of The 2018 Ryder Cup, of which Emirates is an Official Partner, ended today with Team Europe winning the Ryder Cup, beating Team USA at Le Golf National in Paris. The Ryder Cup takes place every two years when the world’s top golfers from Europe and the United States, compete for the most coveted golf …

DUBAI: Cutting edge technology and innovation will be adopted as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April – 1 May 2019. According to the latest research conducted by Colliers International, personalisation Artificial Intelligence (AI) could increase hotel revenues by over 10 percent and reduce costs by more …

DUBAI: Day two of The 2018 Ryder Cup, of which Emirates is an Official Partner through its sponsorship agreement with the European Tour, got underway today at Le Golf National in Paris, with Team Europe leading Team US 5-3. The Ryder Cup takes place every two years when the world’s top golfers from Europe and the United States, compete for the most …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has expanded its travel and lifestyle partnerships to continue offering exclusive benefits and greater convenience for its customers. The latest initiatives with global leading ride-sharing app, Uber and local premium retail developer, Emaar Malls, showcases the airline’s commitment to delivering a seamless and memorable customer journey. Emirates’ partnership with Uber …