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Royal Caribbean’s new, nearly 1,200-foot-long and 250,800 gross ton Icon of the Seas towers like a multilayered birthday cake with frosting on the top in the form of seven swimming pools, a whimsical striped carousel, groves of tropical greenery and twisting waterslides in green, pink, blue and orange. When the $2 billion ship sailed into the Port of Miami with music blasting on January 10, after crossing the Atlantic from the shipyard in Turku, Finland, where it was built, it was greeted with a cacophony of fireboat salutes and a banner flag flyover. The commotion brought traffic to a halt…

KARACHI: In the year 2023, the PIA Karachi Booking Office team showcased remarkable proficiency by successfully completing the Hitit Reservation and Ticketing Training. The certificates, personally issued by the Ticket Office Manager, Mr. Mukhtiar Ali Abbasi, were awarded to the dedicated individuals listed below: Mr. Zahid Channa Mr. Farhanuddin Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim Mr. Abdul Khaliq Gabole Mr. Muhammad Saddiq Brohi Mr. Sher Muhammad Mr. Ghulam Hussain Mr. Ayaz Hussain Abbasi Mr. Muhammad Rauf Ms. Nazneen Certificate of Performance: This certifies that each recipient has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance and unwavering dedication in their roles at the PIA Karachi Booking Office…

KARACHI: Over 30 heavy bike riders and 50 cyclists from diverse backgrounds across Karachi are gearing up to participate in a special bike rally & Cycling rally aimed at promoting Sindh’s rich heritage, healthy living, and environmental awareness. The “Cycling Rally” from Karachi to Choukhandi” is organized by the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) in collaboration with the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) and takes place on Sunday, January 21, 2024. On the instructions of Minister for Tourism, Environment, Climate Change & Coastal Development, Government of Sindh, Arshad Wali Muhammad, this bike and Cycling rally, hosted by Sindh Tourism…

MUSCAT: In alignment with Oman Air’s commitment to the objectives of Oman’s 2040 Vision, the airline’s management, represented by the Transformation Office, has announced the signing of 21 Omani cadets as part of its Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) programme. Joining as Second Officers, the cadets will undergo comprehensive training at Oman Air’s state-of-the-art Flight Training Centre, specializing in the operation of Boeing 737 aircraft, before they are able to earn their official pilot’s license from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). It’s the latest in a number of pilot training programmes Oman Air has engaged in over the years as…

VENICE: Finally, the time has come: it’s time for Venice to charge for entry. From April 25, the floating city will implement the much discussed entry fee for day trippers. The fee has been under discussion for years. Although it is expected to expand in scope, for 2024’s pilot run it will only be applied on certain days during the high season, between April 25 to July 14. It’s not just day trippers who need to worry, though. Although people staying overnight in the city won’t have to pay the charge, if they’ll be in town on those dates, they…

BEIJING: China has pulled back the curtain on its monumental achievement in the aviation world, the world’s largest civil wind tunnel complex. After 16 years of shrouded secrecy, a paper published in the Chinese journal Acta Aerodynamica Sinica has exposed the colossal infrastructure, equivalent to the combined total of similar facilities in the United States and Europe. Since 2007, China has invested extensively in constructing 18 wind tunnels across the country, providing crucial testing grounds for scientists and engineers. These facilities played a pivotal role in developing China’s latest passenger plane, the C919, marking the nation’s foray into large civil…

DUBAI: Pakistan and Dubai have signed more than $3 billion investment pact in diverse fields including cooperation in railways, economic zones and infrastructure development. The agreement was signed at the World Economic Forum in Davos by Minister of Communication, Railways and Maritime Affairs Shahid Ashraf Tarar and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. According to the Ministry of Railways, the cooperation covers the development of a dedicated freight corridor, multi-modal logistics park, and freight terminals. The Dubai Port (DP) World will work on infrastructure development at Qasim International Container Terminal which is Pakistan’s…

TOKYO: Japan Airlines’ current president Yuji Akasaka and new president Mitsuko Tottori attend a press conference in Tokyo, Japan on January 17, 2024. — Reuters Japan Airlines (JAL) has appointed its first female president, marking a significant milestone in a nation grappling with a substantial gender gap in the workplace, CNN reported. Mitsuko Tottori, a seasoned executive who ascended from a cabin attendant role since joining JAL in 1985, is set to assume the presidency on April 1, as announced in a statement on Wednesday. This move occurs amid growing pressure on Japanese companies to enhance gender diversity and address…

LONDON: As per the latest development, starting from January 31, the United Kingdom is all set to implement substantial changes to its visa regulations. These changes will open up new avenues for business endeavors for individuals holding visitor visas.As per the latest updates, tourist visa holders will now be granted permission to engage in work-related activities with clients and undertake remote work while visiting the UK. It’s expected that this move will provide a considerable boost to both business and tourism within the country. If reports are to go by, the UK Government has also released an update to its…

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways’ Group Chief Executive Officer Antonoaldo Neves recently revealed the airline’s comprehensive expansion plans for 2024. The group’s strategic vision encompasses widening its destination network, increasing flight options, and reinforcing its global footprint with sustainable growth at the center. Etihad Airways is set to introduce Boston as its fourth destination in the United States. It will start initiating four weekly flights from March 31. Additionally, the airline will commence operations in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 1. Earlier in January, the airline added Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India, bringing the total number of destinations served by Etihad…