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flydubai to operate some flights from Dubai World Central during runway refurbishment project at Dubai International

flydubai flights to select destinations from DWC will operate for a 45-day period from 09 May to 22 June 2022 flydubai has announced that it will operate flights to select destinations from Dubai World Central (DWC) in order to provide more travel options to passengers during the northern runway refurbishment project announced by Dubai Airports. The rehabilitation project is scheduled to take place from 09 May…

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South Korea Pavilion among top five at Expo 2020 Dubai

The South Korean Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is ranked among the top five participating international pavilions at the Expo. It is a cultural showcase of the Republic of Korea. Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, the UAE's Minister of Culture and Youth, visited the pavilion where Ahn Yoo-seok, the head of the South Korean Pavilion, explained the concept of the pavilion which is based on the theme "Smart…

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Collect souvenirs from the first Emirates Airbus A380

Emirates has signed a contract on a pioneering initiative, where its first retired A380 aircraft will be upcycled and recycled, dramatically reducing the environmental impact of the deconstruction process and drastically reducing landfill waste. The iconic 1st generation A380 onboard bar and other cabin features will be transformed into bespoke furniture, plus a range of aviation memorabilia and retail items…

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Mauritius welcomes back tourists after lifting restrictions

Mauritius officially reopened its borders as it lifted restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers. Visitors will be able to freely explore the paradise island’s beaches, mountains, waterfalls and lagoons from the moment they land. Mauritius has implemented one of the most successful Covid responses in the world, with 83 percent of its adult population now double-vaccinated. The paradise island is now seeing…

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flydubai touches down in Ljubljana, Slovenia

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, became the first airline to operate direct air links to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana from the United Arab Emirates. The inaugural flight FZ 1789 from Dubai International (DXB) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) touched down just after 14:00 on September 24 2021 to a water cannon salute and a warm welcome from the airport and government officials. flydubai and Fraport…

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Four new hotels opening soon in Dubai

Wasl Hospitality and Leisure has announced the forthcoming launch of four new hotels in Dubai. Construction work at Hyatt Centric Hotel is 98% complete. The project is being developed in proximity to La Mer beach, overlooking the waterfront of the Arabian Gulf. The hotel has 125 king-size rooms, 26 VIP rooms, 18 twin rooms, 3 rooms for People of Determination, and a VIP suite room. The hotel is expected to be…

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flydubai celebrates ten years of flying to Ukraine

Dubai-based flydubai is celebrating ten years since its first commercial flight to Ukraine in 2011 and it continues to be an important part of the flydubai network. flydubai currently operates daily flights to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and up to three flights a week to Odesa (ODS), its second location in Ukraine where it has been operating since 2013. Commenting on the occasion, Ghaith Al…

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Antigua and Barbuda to showcase their country story at Expo2020 Dubai

Antigua and Barbuda will be marking a milestone in its history when it participates for the first time in a World Expo by taking part in Expo2020 Dubai. Positioning itself as the emerging economic powerhouse of the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda hopes its first ever pavilion at a World Expo will showcase its booming investment and tourism industries as well as its rich history and culture to the world, as more…

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Constance Halaveli Maldives offers the luxury of space in seclusion

The new norm has affected all aspects of life, travel included. What makes a vacation a memorable one is now not just limited to adventures, accessibility, luxury and safety, but also must include the availability of space as a condition to enjoy and to stay healthy when traveling. Constance Halaveli in the Maldives positions itself as a preferred destination for many vacationers as it offers exclusivity,…

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Multiple Langham Hotels named in 2020 Readers' Choice Award

Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle magazine, announced the results of its 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards with nine hotels in The Langham Hotels & Resorts portfolio named as among the best in their respective cities or regions. The full list of The Langham Hotels honored by the 500,000 readers of Condé Nast Traveler in 2020 are: The Langham, Hong Kong - #3 out of 10 in Hong Kong The Langham…

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Swiss Belhotel to open 4 new hotels in the GCC

Swiss-Belhotel International is to open four new hotels in the GCC during the first half of 2020. The new properties are located in Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. The first of these – Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait – recently opened its doors marking the group’s debut in the country as well as the entry of the brand in the region. All four hotels are centrally located in dynamic neighborhoods. The…

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Abu Dhabi and Wizz Air announce establishment of new low cost airline

Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC (ADDH) announced that it has reached an agreement in principle for the establishment of a local airline in Abu Dhabi in partnership with Wizz Air Holdings Plc, Europe’s greenest airline and the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe. The new airline will be Wizz Air’s first airline established outside of Europe. It is intended that the low-cost airline…

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Emirates touches down in Mexico City

Emirates celebrated the inaugural flight of its new daily service from Dubai to Mexico City via Barcelona. The Emirates Boeing 777-200LR touched down in Mexico City yesterday at 16:15 local time, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Mexico. Emirates flight EK255, with a group of VIP guests and media on board, was welcomed by Mexico International Airport with a water cannon salute. Salem Obaidalla,…

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Air Arabia named as Middle East and Africa’s Best Low-Cost Airline

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has won yet another recognition this year, winning the ‘Best Low-Cost Airline’ in Middle East/Africa at the AirlineRatings Airline Excellence Awards. Judged by seven editors with over 200 years of industry experience and evaluated against 12 criteria including fleet age, passenger reviews, profitability, investment rating,…

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Marshmello, Pitbull, Shaggy and Don Omar perform at the Diriyah Music Festival

The Third Diriyah Music Festival in Saudi Arabia witnessed a night full of entertainment where the audience enjoyed a concert by Pitbull, Shaggy, Don Omar and DJ Marshmello. The historic Diriyah Music Festival started with reggaeton's international star, Don Omar, who presented some of his most famous songs and was followed by the international award-winning artist Shaggy, who ignited the enthusiasm of the…

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Emirates celebrates Guinness World Record™ for most nationalities on an aircraft

Celebrating the unifying power of diversity in the UAE, a historic one-off Emirates A380 flight marking the 48th UAE National Day and the UAE Year of Tolerance returned to Dubai International Airport with over 540 passengers from different backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and cultures. It included families and children, Emirates Group employees, as well as People of Determination. Passengers were encouraged to…

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50,000 people from the Middle East go on sea cruises

Royal Caribbean is expanding its Middle East headquarters in Dubai, to cater to the expanding regional cruise market, and supporting the more than 50,000 outbound passengers from across the Middle East cruise market. Be it for family sailing holidays or first-class luxury cruising experiences the Royal Caribbean portfolio offers more than 900 destinations across 50 vessels ranging from the world’s largest…

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Collect souvenirs from the first Emirates Airbus A380

Emirates has signed a contract on a pioneering initiative, where its first retired A380 aircraft will be upcycled and recycled, dramatically reducing the environmental impact of the deconstruction process and drastically reducing landfill waste. The iconic 1st generation A380 onboard bar and other cabin features will be transformed into bespoke furniture, plus a range of aviation memorabilia and retail items…

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