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aerospaceair Financeairineairportsificial Intelligencedigital Transformationexpert Viewoperations Stravel and Tourism The Middle Eastern aviation industry is currently at the forefront of innovation, sustainability and improving passenger experience. A long-standing symbol of ambition and progress, the region's leaders recognize the immeasurable potential of the sector and are committed to investing in the future. From Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans to strategic partnerships being formed across the region, there is a sense of unity and purpose when moving the industry forward. Niha ShaikhProduct VPA journey in cyrium Pioneer of progress At the heart of this aviation evolution is the United Arab Emirates, home to some…

YouTube travel experts visited cities “completely made of trash.” And we believe that people all over the world can learn a thing or two about the “watch and determination” of local people.Travel Vlogger Drew Binsky traveled to Egyptian “garbage city” and what was built. It is officially called Manshiyar Naser, one of the nine districts that make up the western region of the country's capital, Cairo, not far from Giza's iconic pyramids.Over 90,000 people live there, and about 70% of the residents live in independent homes. The cart drawn by the donkey picks up trash from beyond the heater and…

The 19th edition of Meeting Africa, the premier Pan Africa event for the conference, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (mouse) industry, has officially launched today and set a new record of participation and engagement. This year's event boasts 410 exhibitors, including 113 SMMEs, and has over 8,000 confirmation meetings. With over 320 buyers increasing significantly since last year, the African conference continues to grow as a powerful platform to promote Pan-Africa collaboration and economic impact. The event began on Bondi (Business Opportunity Networking Day). There, industry leaders reinforced the importance of unity in positioning Africa as a continent ready for investment…

Hiding on the northeastern coast of South America is the French Guiana, a place that goes against geographical expectations.Although it is between Brazil and Suriname, this overseas territory is not an independent country, but is actually part of France, and in fact the European Union.This means that visitors are enforced EU laws, even though they are thousands of miles away from Brussels, as their official language and the euro as their local currency.This unique status gives French Guiana a clear blend of culture.European influences mix with Caribbean, South American and Indigenous traditions, making them an interesting destination for travelers looking…

Two UK cities are already implementing tourism taxes on visitors, and more may follow in the coming years as local councils try to strengthen their revenues. Tourists are by no means a new concept, and popular European destinations such as Barcelona and Venice have already introduced them.The purpose of the tourism tax is to generate revenue for destinations, mitigate the potential negative impact of the General Assembly, and to encourage investment in local services. Edinburgh made the headline last month when the city council decided to implement a 5% visitor tax on overnight stays. This is the largest tax ever…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a harsh warning by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to nearly a million tourists planning to visit popular African destinations. The government's latest travel advisory on Cape Verde warns about the country's limited medical facilities for visitors.According to updated advice released on February 24th, medical facilities across Cape Verde are considered “basic and limited.”Additionally, visitors may have difficulty accessing certain medications because “some medications are short or unavailable.” Boa Vista Island, located in the Eastern Cape Verde, is being highlighted specially by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to its limited medical facilities.Those…

The world of cargo in the aviation business continues to expand, and Africa is leading the exports of corruption. This has been a major addition to the advancements of Emirates Sky Cargo, a subsidiary of the Emirates Group. The company's senior vice president is Dennis Lister, who was in charge of cargo products and innovation, and is concerned with current trends in cargo, success stories in Africa, and with particular attention to Africa, Emirates Skycargo's advances in the cargo business. He's talking. In this interview with Olasunkanmi Akinlotan When did Emirates Skycargo start operations and how deeply entrenched it in…

A year after using an average of over 30 Airbus Jet for removal of Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines, Mexico's low-cost carrier Volaris doesn't foresee the issue of fleet availability will soon be resolved . During the Mexico City-based company's year-end revenue call on February 24th, CEO Enrique Bertlanena said Volaris “will actively manage its schedule and ensure engine inspections will be conducted by at least 2027. The overhaul will be carefully planned.” Volaris is one of the global aviation that has been most affected by P&W's widely destructive geared Turbofan (GTF) engine recalls, inspecting potential turbofan blade defects. The…

Despite many of the recent deadly air crash drops, flight remains one of the statistically safest types of transport. Tragedy such as the Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, Jeju Air Flight 2216, and American Airlines 5342 all occurred between December 2024 and January 2025, bringing once again air safety. However, when it comes to air travel safety in North America, most of the deadliest crashes in history occurred before 2000, indicating a significant improvement in industry-wide safety from the early days of commercial aviation. Masu. Using data from the aviation safety network, what is the fatal air crash crash in North…

Dubai Emirates (EK) is preparing to expand its global route network with eight new destinations, including an ambitious push to China. The Dubai-based airline will use the Airbus A350 Fleet to introduce new services while strengthening its presence in major international markets. Despite ongoing supply chain constraints and delays in aircraft delivery, Emirates is pushing for strategic growth. The airline is planning to launch new routes to China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Finland and Africa, strengthening its position as a major global carrier. Photo: Clement Alone New routes for Emirates 8 Emirates (EK) plans to significantly expand on eight new routes, driven…