Dubai: Dubai carrier flydubai transported more than four million passengers during the summer (June to mid-September) this year, up 30 per cent from last year, CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith announced Tuesday. Al Ghaith said that flydubai operated more than 32,000 flights during the summer, an increase of 22…
Read MoreDubai: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia has announced that national aviation companies paid a total of SR58 million in compensation to passengers during 2021 and 2022. The compensation cases primarily stemmed from issues such as damage, or loss of baggage, flight cancellations and…
Read MoreDubai: Dubai’s super-luxury focused developer Omniyat has acquired Marasi Bay Marina in Dubai, marking its first such acquisition. This strategic move extends Omniyat’s architectural expertise and lifestyle curation beyond individual properties to an entire ultra-luxury enclave. The waterfront location, situated in the heart of Dubai, currently hosts The…
Read MoreThe interline agreement offers Emirates passengers access to 15 regional destinations operated by SriLankan Airlines via Colombo, including new Indian destinations like Madurai and Tiruchirapally, along with Gan Island in the Maldives. In return, SriLankan Airlines customers gain access to Emirates’ global network, connecting to 15 cities operated…
Read More“This will reduce the need for passengers to repeatedly present their travel documents at these touchpoints, allowing for more seamless and convenient processing,” Teo said. The changes come as the number of travelers to the financial hub is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels by next year, and…
Read MoreWith a combined fleet of 54 aircraft, both airlines connect 44 destinations, operating over 250 routes across India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, said Singh. Guests travelling on connecting flights on the AirAsia India (I5) and Air India Express (IX) airline codes can also check in up…
Read MoreColumbus: The same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers pioneered human flight will soon be manufacturing cutting-edge electric planes that take off and land vertically, under an agreement announced Monday between the state and Joby Aviation Inc. “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future,” Republican…
Read MoreDubai: Are you planning to buy property in Dubai? If so, one of the charges that you will need to factor in is the service charge that is paid for the maintenance and upkeep of the property. Dubai Land Department (DLD) provides potential home owners a Service Charge…
Read MoreThe summer gone by had seen unprecedented heat waves sweeping the globe. Images of wildfires destroying villages and towns across the Northern Hemisphere – from Greece to Hawaii – must be seen as a sign that we need to do more to limit our impact on the natural…
Read More“We are thrilled to join forces with Imkan and continue to build on our legacy of delivering high-quality building materials to customers across the UAE,” said Khalifa AlJallaf General Manager of Imada. Abu Dhabi Arch Marble and Granite Factory, established in 2000 and headquartered in the capital, has…
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