Emirates

Suitcases Full, Spending Big: Emiratis Rediscover Lebanon

After being away from Lebanon for years, the Emiratis are finally coming back. The lifting of the travel ban – announced on Sunday and taking effect today, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 – has been welcomed by tourism industry professionals, who see it as a potential boost for a struggling sector. Pierre Achkar, the President of the Federation of ...

First Emirates Airlines Flight Carrying Emirati Citizens Lands in Beirut Marking a Step Toward Economic and Tourism Revival

The first Emirates Airlines flight from the United Arab Emirates carrying Emirati citizens landed on Wednesday at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport marking a symbolic and warmly welcomed moment in Lebanese-UAE relations. The airport’s arrivals hall was adorned with flowers to greet the aircraft and its passengers, reflecting the ...

No Breaks, No Limits: Tabchy’s Epic Swim Through Dubai’s Waters

Lebanese swimmer Maher Tabchy made a big splash! The champion from Batroun accomplished the feat of swimming across the islands of the Emirate of Dubai, covering an impressive distance of 29 kilometers in nearly 10 hours… without the slightest break! A titanic performance, the result of two years of mental and physical preparation, crowned by ...