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Zawya
8 hours ago
- Zawya
Vatel Bahrain continues to receive applications for 2025–2026 academic year
Bahrain: Ms. Neda Jahromi, Acting Manager of Admissions and Marketing at Vatel Bahrain, announced that applications for the academic year 2025–2026 remain open, noting that the college offers a distinguished opportunity for individuals seeking to build successful careers in the hospitality and tourism sector through the prestigious bachelor's programme in International Hotel Management. 'The programme integrates theoretical instruction with extensive practical training, including nearly two years of hands-on experience at leading hotels in Bahrain and abroad. It also enables students to acquire proficiency in French, which enhances access to high-quality internships and international career opportunities.' said Jahromi. She pointed out that the bachelor's degree in international Hotel Management is placed on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and aligned with the National Qualifications Framework in Bahrain. Vatel is ranked first in France for four consecutive years and holds the 12th position globally in hospitality management, according to the latest QS rankings. It's noteworthy that a 100 percent of Vatel Bahrain's students have received job offers prior to completion of studies, underscoring the strong and sustained demand for qualified professionals in the hospitality sector. This reflects the momentum of Bahrain's growing tourism industry and the pressing need to cultivate future leaders equipped to drive progress in this strategically important field. Prospective applicants may submit their registration through the official website at In-person visits are welcome at the Vatel Bahrain campus, located in the Jasra area, from Sunday to Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. For additional information, inquiries may be directed by phone at 17616061, or via email at admissions@ For more information, please contact: Zainab Ashoor | Marketing & Communications Specialist Al Jasra, Kingdom of Bahrain About Vatel Hospitality School: Vatel Hospitality School was established in France in 1981, specializing in business management within the hospitality and tourism sectors. It has since expanded to over 50 campuses across more than 30 countries. The Bahrain campus, founded in 2018, is part of this global network. Vatel holds a distinguished international reputation, with over 45,000 graduates worldwide who have gone on to become leaders in the industry. Vatel has consistently been ranked first in France and 12th globally in hospitality management, according to the latest QS rankings, maintaining this position for four consecutive years.
Khaleej Times
18 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Emirates bans power banks on board: What rules do other airlines follow?
From October 1, using any kind of power bank on board Emirates flights will not be allowed, the UAE-based airline announced. However, passengers can still carry the device, provided it is not charged using the aircrafts power source, or used for charging other devices while in flight. This comes amid safety concerns of batteries and battery-powered devices across the wider aviation industry. Read the Khaleej Times report where experts weigh in on the dangers that power banks pose in flight. Emirates is not the first to implement such a rule; other UAE-based airlines and non-UAE based carriers have similar measures in place. Here is a breakdown of the airline-specific restrictions on power banks. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Etihad Airways The Abu Dhabi-based carrier allows passengers to carry power banks in cabin baggage. They must be placed in the bag, "individually wrapped or protected". Power banks with an output of 100Wh are permitted; if the output is between 100Wh and 160Wh, it may require authorisation. To know more, passengers can contact the airline. While carrying a power bank is allowed, its use on board is strictly prohibited. This includes charging the power bank or using it to charge a device. Flydubai While power banks are allowed in hand baggage, similar to other airlines, its use is not allowed onboard — this means both using it to charge other devices, or charging the power bank on flight. Power banks must have a capacity less than 100Wh. However, those between 100 and 160Wh are also allowed. Any battery or power bank that exceeds 160Wh is strictly prohibited. Power banks must be packaged to prevent accidental activation, and must be switched off. They should be stored in hand baggage and placed under the seat in front of the passenger, according to flydubai. Air Arabia Power banks are allowed on board Air Arabia flights, and they must be carried in hand luggage. They are not permitted in checked baggage due to safety regulations. According to a call centre agent, it is always better to enquire at the airport or call in advance to ensure that your power bank complies with the airline's safety standards regarding lithium battery capacity. Non-UAE based airlines Air India The Indian airline considers power banks as spare batteries. It stated that the devices must be packed individually for safety concerns, to prevent short circuits. Air India allows each passenger to carry a maximum of 2 spare batteries, which can be interpreted as 2 power banks. Qatar Airways According to Qatar's flag carrier, any equipment with a primary purpose to power another piece of equipment is considered a battery. This applies to power banks "even when they are comprising with other small features, such as flash-light." In hand baggage, passengers can carry the power bank, with an output less than 100Wh, without requiring approval. However, if it is above 100Wh and below 160Wh, authorisation by the airline is required. If the capacity of the power bank exceeds 160Wh, it must be presented and carried as 'Air cargo' in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Singapore Airlines The airline, along with its budget subsidiary Scoot, recently banned the use of power banks on flights, which went into effect on April 1. However, passengers can carry power banks not above 100Wh in cabin baggage. Those above 100Wh up till 160Wh are also permitted, but require airline approval prior to the flight.
The National
a day ago
- The National
Etihad Rail set to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi and transform UAE
The recent trip by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on an Etihad Rail service between Dubai and Fujairah represented another step forward for the UAE's public transport infrastructure. Services on the nationwide rail network are set to begin next year, but Etihad Rail has another, potentially more exciting, scheme in the works. The 350kph electric high-speed line between Dubai and Abu Dhabi was announced in January. The high-speed rail service aims to cut travel times between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to 30 minutes. While no launch date has been revealed, experts believe the project could revolutionise the UAE's economy, its environment and where its people will live. Six stations are to be built in the first phase, including Abu Dhabi's islands, the city airports and Dubai Creek. High-speed rail has had a chequered history in other parts of the world, with some projects suffering delays, cost overruns and cutbacks, but analysts believe the UAE is ideally placed to roll out the technology, with the geography, absence of planning bottlenecks and even climate expected to keep the project on track. Dr Alexander Wray, a transport researcher at Western University in Canada, said the scheme meets the first prerequisite for successful high-speed rail: connecting major population centres. 'From the UAE's perspective, it's an ideal rail-building environment,' he explained. 'It's relatively flat, relatively stable ground, once you get below the sand, and it's in a reliable weather environment. Yes, it's hot, but you're not dealing with the ice and corrosion that you typically would deal with in some of the other climates of the world.' He believes the nature of the development that has already taken place in the area will make it easier to install high-speed rail. 'The Abu Dhabi and Dubai region has been inhabited for millennia, but there's not much urban fabric between the two that you're having to deal with, in comparison to a lot of European cities where there's an historical preservation issue or complex topography,' he said. 'If you look at the motorway corridors in the UAE, they're quite wide to enable future infrastructure investment. They're built after the American interstate model of motorway corridors that provision sufficient space to travel between cities.' Why projects can hit the buffers Some other high-speed rail projects have faced headwinds because the natural or built environment is less conducive to installing a long, straight railway line. The UK's struggles with HS2, originally due to run from London to Manchester and Leeds in the north of England, illustrate the problems. Planning issues and the heavy cost of building tunnels and other features to reduce the environmental impact of the line have led to delays and cost spirals to the extent that the project has been cut back and will now only run between London and Birmingham. Lengthy consultations with affected residents have also caused delays. There are high-speed rail services in fewer than 30 countries, just over half of them in Europe, where the networks in France, Germany, Italy and Spain are among the most notable. Morocco has a high-speed line between Tangier and Casablanca, while Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Uzbekistan are among the Asian nations with high-speed rail. All these networks are dwarfed by China, which has more than 45,000km of high-speed rail, according to the Organisation for Research on China and Asia, and is continuing to expand. Ambitious transport vision Algeria, Egypt, India and Thailand are among the other nations that are developing high-speed rail projects. The Abu Dhabi–Dubai high-speed line will not be the first in the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia opened its Haramain High-Speed Railway, which covers 450km between Makkah and Madinah, in 2018. Trains travel at speeds up to 300kph and the journey time is about two-and-a-half hours. Many of the selling points used to market that service will also apply to the Abu Dhabi–Dubai line: a shorter journey time, no heavy traffic, a cool and comfortable experience, high safety standards and reduced carbon emissions compared to driving. While constructing high-speed rail can have a significant carbon footprint, particularly because large amounts of concrete are used, once built it is considered a more environmentally-friendly way of travelling. There will be stations on the electrified Abu Dhabi–Dubai line at Jaddaf, close to Dubai Creek; Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai; Zayed Airport; Saadiyat Island; Yas Island and Reem Island. Boosting connectivity Prof Jon Shaw, a transport researcher at the University of Plymouth in the UK, believes the high-speed service 'will be reliable and won't be subject to traffic congestion'. 'If you can go from a meeting in Dubai to a meeting in Abu Dhabi and can do that in 35 minutes, you have got the two centres effectively functioning as one space,' he said. High-speed rail means, he said, 'more journeys per day and quicker journeys', although he cautioned that additional stops on the line could compromise the speed objective. Having a train that is incredibly fast is not just about getting people from one place to another quickly – it can also be about showcasing a nation's prowess. This explains why, for example, China has a maglev or magnetic levitation train from a Shanghai airport to the city capable of more than 400kph, and why Japan's high-speed network is fabled for its high speeds and reliability. 'It becomes a source of national pride,' Dr Wray added. 'I can see in the UAE this being almost a marketing piece for tourism or for global business and brand recognition. It's those things that drive a lot of the high-speed rail conversation.' Dr Wray said the line could spark further global investment and confidence in the UAE, with more employees able to work in one city and live in the other. 'That tends to breed corporate confidence,' he said. 'If we look at the Japanese example of high-speed rail, it's been a catalyst for new development. In the section north of Tokyo, communities have popped up. They're almost like high-speed rail suburbs.'
