Presented by Adyen | Powered by Flexeserve by GreenGood | Supported by UAE Restaurants Group Dubai : The Fast Food & Café Convention (FFCC) is back for its fifth edition, and it’s arriving with purpose. The region’s most anticipated gathering for the quick service, café, casual dining, and cloud kitchen community returns to Dubai on 20 November 2025, bringing together the voices, visionaries, and ventures shaping the next decade of dining. Since 2021, FFCC Dubai has grown from a bold idea into a benchmark for what meaningful industry conversations should look like. It’s the space where operators meet innovators,…
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Dubai : RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator, has announced the appointment of Alain Champonnois as Vice-President Commercial. Champonnois is a seasoned professional in the aviation industry who has held senior positions in business aviation for over 25 years. has been recognized as an innovative and success-driven professional, as well as an inspirational and dynamic leader. This will be Champonnois’ second stint with RoyalJet as he previously held the post of Commercial Director. Prior to re-joining RoyalJet, Champonnois was the President-CEO of India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) at Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group. Throughout…
Global aerospace leaders converge in Dubai as major orders and future-focused technologies take flight DUBAI : The largest ever edition of Dubai Airshow has opened at Dubai World Central (DWC) – Dubai Airshow Site. Held from 17 to 21 November under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and with 8,000 square meters of new exhibition space to accommodate demand, industry leaders are convening in Dubai to define the future of aerospace, space, and defence. During day one, significant orders and deals were announced, including a multi-billion-dollar…
The A350 was joined by the A380 and Boeing 777, as Emirates’ full line-up lead the commercial aerial formation Dubai : Making its first-ever appearance in aerial formation, the Emirates A350 starred in the spectacular 2025 Dubai Airshow opening flypast. Joined by the Emirates Boeing 777 and the iconic A380, the airline showcased its full fleet in flight for the first time since the A350’s arrival in November 2024. Representing the UAE’s impressive aviation capabilities, the aerial performance consisted of a 60 aircraft formation, with Emirates headlining the commercial aviation fleet, followed by other UAE commercial airlines, and a…
Partnership to foster inclusion at World Congress 2025 – We Are Inclusion UAE : Coral Beach Resort Sharjah is proud to announce a new partnership with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was officially signed at the World Congress 2025 – We Are Inclusion, strengthening the commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. Through this partnership, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah will provide practical training opportunities for students with disabilities, equipping them with essential skills and real-world experience in the hospitality industry. This initiative reflects our shared mission of creating equal opportunities, fostering independence and building brighter future for…
A passionate celebration of Italian tradition and culinary creativity – launching mid-November at Palm West Beach Dubai : Cucina, the popular Italian trattoria on Palm West Beach, unveils its most exciting culinary adaptation yet with the launch of a completely refreshed food and drinks menu led by the dynamic Italian duo: Chef Marco Deriu and General Manager Emanuele Rizzo. Marking the venue’s most significant evolution since opening, the new season at Cucina is a heartfelt expression of Italian culinary culture, rooted in Chef Marco’s Sardinian heritage, enriched by regional traditions from across Italy, and shaped together with Emanuele’s passion for authentic…
Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) recognized as “Strategic Partnership Destination of the Year” during the 2025 Trip.com Group Global Partner Summit, held from November 8–11 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The recognition highlights ATB’s ongoing collaboration with Trip.com Group and its efforts to position Azerbaijan as a key destination for international travelers. During the summit, CEO of ATB, Florian Sengstschmid met with Trip.com Group CEO Jane Sun to discuss further opportunities for cooperation and joint initiatives. ATB representatives also met with Trip.com Group Co-founder and Chairman James Liang to discuss potential future initiatives and ways to further develop their partnership. The summit highlighted…
KSA – Aman at Sea, Aman Group’s ocean travel brand, recently attended the very first Tourise in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As part of Aman Group’s strategic collaboration with Cruise Saudi and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Aman at Sea represents a transformative investment in the region’s fast-growing tourism sector. Over the course of three days, the travel summit saw the industry’s most influential leaders and decision makers come together to tackle challenges, unlock opportunities and begin shaping the future of global tourism. Jonathan L. Wilson, President and CEO of Aman at Sea was delighted to have participated in a panel discussion exploring how yachts are redefining ultra-luxury travel by evolving into cultural and lifestyle hubs that offer seamless, sustainable and unrivalled hospitality experiences on the water. Speaking alongside other…
Enova – a joint venture between Veolia and Majid Al Futtaim, and the regional leader in integrated energy services – appointed as General Facilities Management contractor for RSI, providing hard and soft facilities maintenance services across the airport. In line with Veolia’s Green Up strategic program and its decarbonization and resource preservation objectives, Enova will deploy sustainable solutions to improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of infrastructure. 4-year contract to create almost 250 new jobs in the region. The Red Sea : Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, has signed a multi-year agreement with Enova, a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim…
Agreement includes options to convert Emirates’ latest order into the 777-8 or 777-10, providing strong backing for Boeing’s 777-10 feasibility study. Emirates to remain largest customer and operator of the Boeing 777 with a total orderbook of 280 aircraft including freighters; and the largest GE9X customer with a total of 540 engines on order to power its 777X fleet, including the additional 130 units signed today. Dubai: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced orders for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE 9X engines, worth US$ 38 billion at list prices, on the opening day of…