Saturday, May 10, 2025

Travel & Hospitality

Gulf returnees in India stare at a bleak future; dream of returning to the region

Large scale return of emigrants from the Gulf region has created a major challenge for many Indian states Sitting in the stylish portico of his swanky two-storey house on Peroorkada Road on the outskirts of Kerala’s capital city Trivandrum, S...

Not your typical staycation: a hotel review during Covid-19

Despite an ongoing pandemic, a hotel experience may be the break you need As the weeks and then months of the Covid-19 pandemic wore on, my Instagram was rapidly becoming a thing of horror. Despite repeated warnings from the authorities to...

Palazzo Versace Dubai returns to 90% occupancy

MD Monther Darwish hails staycation market as hotel reveals hiring spree during lockdown Occupancy levels at the Palazzo Versace Dubai have increased to up to 70 percent during the week and 90 percent at weekends, according to managing director Monther...

Whissle Hospitality Group reveals UAE, Oman plans for Claw brand

Twelve new venues planned to open across the UAE and into Oman in the next 18 months Whissle Hospitality Group, the outfit behind the successful Claw BBQ restaurant & bar in Downtown Dubai’s Souq al Bahar, and the Japanese restaurant...

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UAE starts easing penalties for companies late to register taxes

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that it has started applying a UAE Cabinet Decision to waive...

Hajj 2025: When will Umrah resume? Season calendar announced

As preparations for Hajj 2025 intensify in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, many Muslims who did not get the chance to perform the holy...

UAE airlines extend suspension of flights to Pakistan as tensions with India escalate

As tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan, a number of UAE airlines have extended suspension of flights to Pakistani soil. The two neighbours...

Free Wi-Fi launched on Ras Al Khaimah public buses

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority has rolled out free high-speed WiFi on all its public buses—both within the emirate and on...

Abu Dhabi schools enforce ban on phones, smartwatches

Abu Dhabi: Most public and private schools have begun strictly enforcing the ban on bringing mobile phones and smartwatches onto school premises. Both public and...