Month: May 2020

  • Scientific Testing Confirms Fine Guard Face Masks Eliminate Corona virus 229e On Contact

    Scientific Testing Confirms Fine Guard Face Masks Eliminate Corona virus 229e On Contact

    University of Arizona study proves textile technology effectively eliminates pathogens of all types Dubai, UAE – : Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading wellness groups and manufacturer of hygienic paper products, has released the results of scientific testing conducted by the University of Arizona which confirms Livinguard technology incorporated in its Fine…

  • Staycations and domestic travel to lead GCC tourism recovery from COVID-19 says new ATM report

    Staycations and domestic travel to lead GCC tourism recovery from COVID-19 says new ATM report

      Staycations expected to become the most popular choice of travel in short to medium-term with travellers eager to make up for cancelled travel plans ATM Virtual’s Hotel Landscape in a Post-COVID-19 World session to explore hotel landscape in the Middle East post-COVID-19; outlining a road map to recovery for the industry Debut ATM Virtual…

  • New dates for EXPO Dubai 2020

    New dates for EXPO Dubai 2020

    The new date’s announcement made by the Expo 2020 Dubai team followed the decision of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) after the two-thirds of its Member States voted in favour of postponing the next World Expo by one year. The exhibition of some 192 countries including the Seychelles at the EXPO 2020 will be…

  • Jeddah Hilton sends message of hope

    Jeddah Hilton sends message of hope

    JEDDAH — The Jeddah Hilton hotel have sent a message of hope to all Jeddah citizens and residents by using its hotel building as a screen to display the English word (Hope). Few days later, the hotel team made a similar picture but in Arabic this time , writing the word (أمل ) which means hope…

  • Cocogiri Island Resort to open on 1st December 2020

    Cocogiri Island Resort to open on 1st December 2020

    Cocogiri Island Resort, a new luxury resort situated in Vaavu Atoll is scheduled to open on 1, December 2020. Located just 12 minutes away by seaplane from Velana International Airport, Cocogiri is already being hailed having one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, making it a dream come true for snorkelers and scuba divers.…

  • Air Arabia posts $19.3m Q1 profit despite coronavirus pandemic

    Air Arabia posts $19.3m Q1 profit despite coronavirus pandemic

    SHARJAH — Air Arabia on Thursday reported a net profit of Dh71 ($19.3) million during January to March 2020 despite COVID-19 impact on the carrier’s first quarter financial and operational performance. The net profit was a 45 percent less than the corresponding 2019 figure of $34.85 million. The turnover was $245.3 million, a 12 percent less…

  • Iconic Swiss water brand to re-enter Saudi market

    Iconic Swiss water brand to re-enter Saudi market

    SwissMountain, Switzerland’s premium mineral water export, has announced that it will re-enter the Saudi Arabian market in 2020. Formerly distributed nationally throughout the Kingdom through 2015, SwissMountain will be available again during the second half of the year, according to sources at the company. Dieter K. Schulz, the firm’s managing director, said: “We have enjoyed…

  • Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine International on Enhanced Health and Safety Program at Properties Worldwide

    Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine International on Enhanced Health and Safety Program at Properties Worldwide

    International health care experts to validate enhanced procedures of Lead With Care, the company’s new global program, and provide ongoing guidance as part of broader collaboration Dubai, UAE  – Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, has entered into a collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, the global division of health…

  • Emirates SkyCargo’s global network grows to 75 destinations

    Emirates SkyCargo’s global network grows to 75 destinations

    Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its weekly scheduled cargo flight operations to cover 75 destinations across six continents. Through its wider reach, Emirates SkyCargo is able to transport essential commodities and other urgently needed cargo more rapidly across the world, allowing exporters and importers across markets to benefit from direct access to widebody cargo capacity. Some…

  • Craig Smith To Become Marriott International’s Group President – International

    Craig Smith To Become Marriott International’s Group President – International

    Dave Grissen, Marriott International’s Group President for the Americas, has decided to step down from his position towards the end of 2020. He has worked at the company for 36 years and plans to retire from Marriott in the first quarter of 2021. Craig S. Smith is reported to take over the role of Group…