Dubai : Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement, increasing Emirates’ footprint in China and offering the airline’s customers access to additional cities beyond its own gateways. Starting immediately, Emirates customers will have access to 22 points across China operated by Loong Air via Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The cities span several regions across East, Northeast, South, Central, and Southwest China. The partnership offers customers the simplicity of booking multi-airline itineraries with a single fare, along with one seamless baggage policy and consistent fare conditions throughout their journey. Emirates’ expanded reach in China will further enhance connectivity for…
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InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay Earns Prestigious Accolade; Ratings Showcased on ForbesTravelGuide.com Dubai : Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises, today announced its 2026 Star Awards. InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award and is showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay offers luxurious living in the city centre, featuring thoughtfully designed suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen. Its commitment to providing a world-class experience is reflected in its premier location, which presents guests with breathtaking views of the Burj…
Dubai : As part of Ramadan in Dubai, delivered under the Season of Wulfa, a series of cultural, community, and lifestyle activations will take place across the city, offering residents and visitors opportunities to engage with the Holy Month through shared rituals, reflection, creativity, and participation in everyday spaces. Spanning religious, wellness, retail, and cultural settings, these experiences reflect how Ramadan is lived across Dubai today – through moments of gathering, generosity, movement, and cultural expression that unfold across the city. SAMRA – Under the Same Moon Date: 16 February – 18 March 2026, 10am – 10pm Location: Dubai Mall,…
Month-long community gathering under Season of Wulfa brings food, culture, and connection to Dubai’s Ramadan evenings Dubai : The Ramadan Street Food Festival will return from 19 February to 18 March 2026, transforming Sheikh Hamdan Colony into a welcoming evening gathering space throughout the Holy Month. Delivered as part of Ramadan in Dubai, under the Season of Wulfa, the festival creates opportunities for reflection, connection, and shared blessing through food, culture, and community – values that sit at the heart of Ramadan across the emirate. Returning for its fourth edition, the festival has become an established part of Dubai’s Ramadan…
Kuwait SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, participated in the 52nd UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East, held in Kuwait from February 10 to 12. The Kingdom’s participation highlighted its leadership in shaping the next phase of the global tourism sector. As president of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, Al-Khateeb delivered an opening address in which he underscored the importance of strengthening international cooperation and collective action to build an integrated, future-ready tourism ecosystem. Speaking about artificial intelligence (AI) — the main theme of the meeting and its accompanying…
Airline’s Premium Economy network will expand to 99 points by end of 2026 Emirates will introduce its first retrofitted high-density A380 on 14 April Dubai : Emirates has announced a series of aircraft deployments and product upgrades across its network, extending the reach of Premium Economy and delivering a more consistent experience for customers. As part of its ongoing retrofit programme, the airline is set to complete the upgrade of its first high-density, two-class A380 by mid-April. The aircraft will be reconfigured into a three-class layout featuring 76 Business Class seats, 56 Premium Economy seats, and 437 Economy Class seats. The…
Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruise ships, today announced its 2026 Star Awards. JA Manafaru earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award and is showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. Located in the northernmost reaches of the Maldives, JA Manafaru creates a deeply immersive island escape within the pristine Haa Alifu Atoll. Rooted in nature, culture and true Maldivian hospitality, the private natural island retreat invites guests to slow down and reconnect through meaningful and personal experiences. Activities range from snorkelling directly from the reef, diving with manta rays and exploring nearby islands,…
Doha : Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruise ships, today announced its 2026 Star Awards. Raffles Doha earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award and is showcased with other honourees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. Situated within the iconic Katara Towers, Raffles Doha is a defining masterpiece of Lusail’s skyline. It has established a new global benchmark for ultra-luxury hospitality as Qatar’s first all-suite property. As you step into the soaring kaleidoscopic atrium of Raffles Doha, you are greeted with a personalised welcome. The hotel’s suites feature majestic, vaulted ceilings and private balconies…
As Mozambique opens its doors to the world, the new digitally enabled e‑Visa system forms part of the Government of Mozambique’s broader digital transformation and border modernisation agenda, aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and traveller convenience in supporting increased tourism and investment flows into the country. Powered by VFS Global- the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, the modernised digital platform introduces advanced automation, secure data processing and cloud-based infrastructure, enabling travellers from 183 countries worldwide to apply online for Mozambique visas through a secure, fully integrated e‑Visa solution that manages non‑judgmental and…
Dubai : Aloft Palm Jumeirah has announced the promotion of Mohamed Saeed to the role of Hotel Manager, reinforcing the property’s commitment to internal talent development, leadership continuity, and operational excellence. This promotion reflects the hotel’s confidence in Mohamed’s ability to translate strong operational expertise into effective strategic leadership, supporting the property’s continued success on Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah. With more than 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mohamed brings deep operational knowledge built through a career developed from the ground up. Since joining Aloft Palm Jumeirah in 2017, he has progressed steadily through the organisation, starting as…