LOMÉ/DUBAI: Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Dubai-based global developer Emaar Properties PJSC, has, in partnership with the Kalyan Group, marked its expansion to Sub-Saharan Africa to operate Address Hotel 2 Février Lomé Togo, an iconic hotel set in the heart of the city and in the tallest building in Togo, and truly a property unrivalled in Sub-Saharan Africa. …

MALDIVES: In line with the growing demand from GCC visitors for destination weddings in the Maldives, Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched a new enchanting overwater wedding venue, offering a unique, romantic setting to host wedding ceremonies and vow renewals throughout the year. The wedding venue sits serenely in the resort’s overwater fine dining complex, adjacent to the French fine dining venue …

MUSCAT: Oman Air will commence its new flight from Muscat to the Moroccan city of Casablanca as of July 1, 2018. The national carrier of the sultanate of Oman is looking into further expanding its fleet and destination network as the airline continues to grow its operations out of its hub in Muscat. The new route comes after Oman Air’s …

KARACHI: Shaheen Air International is all set to fly over 40,000 pilgrims; comprising both private and government Hujjaj as part of its annual Hajj schedule for the year 2018. The Hajj operations shall begin from 14th July, 2018 and will transport pilgrims from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Faisalabad and Quetta. In the pre-Hajj operation, several flights shall carry more than 40,000 pilgrims …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and Crop One will co-invest US$40 million to build the world’s largest vertical farming facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central. The project is a joint venture with U.S.-based Crop One Holdings, the world’s leading vertical farm operator. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive …

ADDIS ABABA: U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Gilbert Kaplan led a large delegation of U.S. businesses and officials from across the U.S. government on a visit to Ethiopian Airlines. Under Secretary Kaplan met with Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam, to discuss potential ways for U.S. companies to partner with Ethiopian Airlines to achieve even greater growth, including in the construction …

DUBAI: Travellers at Dubai International (DXB) looking for great coffee and tasty local cuisine can now experience a traditional Emirati coffeehouse in Terminal 3 at the new S34 Gahwa Mezza Bar. Recently opened, S34 is a home-grown concept taking inspiration from the coffeehouses found in old Dubai, and the alleys of the Al Fahidi neighbourhood. As a contrast to the …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, today honored members of the airline’s workforce for their exceptional performance and efforts in realising the recent successful launch of the airline’s double daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service connecting Bahrain International Airport and London, Heathrow. The ceremony, which was held at Gulf Air’s headquarters, was attended by members of the airline’s executive …

DUBAI: The Emirates Airline Foundation along with Outreach to Africa (OTA) has established a school with three sections; nursery, primary and secondary; The Emirates Airline Foundation campus in Geme village near Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Western Uganda. The campus is presently catering for 850 pupils and students in both day and boarding sections.  What began as a collaboration to provide …

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has announced its partnership with SEHA as Official Healthcare Provider for the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) 2018, which will be held from 17th to 20th October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. SEHA will be present at the show with a fully equipped mobile clinic and …