Josanne Cassar | Press Launches

Malta Freeport announces landmark terminal extension

April 27, 2023 | No comments

Malta Freeport Terminals has signed a landmark agreement with the government to carry out its first terminal expansion in two decades, which will further enhance the facility’s reputation as a leading transhipment hub as well as benefitting the local economy and environment.

Malta Public Transport to provide additional services for 1st May public holiday

April 27, 2023 | No comments

Malta Public Transport is announcing additional services on May 1st, 2023, in addition to the regular schedule for public holidays to cater for additional demand.

World’s first multi-drone system developed locally to enhance divers’ safety at sea

April 23, 2023 | No comments

Following an investment of €200,000 in funds from the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST), a collaboration led by the Institute for Aerospace Technologies at the University of Malta and Divers Code developed the multi-drone system to enhance divers’ safety at sea.

Emirates wishes ‘Eid Mubarak’ to all, celebrating Eid al Fitr onboard and in lounges

April 18, 2023 | No comments

Marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Eid al Fitr is expected to begin on 20 – 21 April, and Emirates will mark the occasion with an array of regional flavours onboard, traditional Eid dishes in the lounges, and new Arabic movies and content on ice.
From the 21 – 24 April, Economy passengers departing Dubai will be treated to the flavoursome favourites of Eid including chicken mandi in traditional spices, served with rice and crunchy fried onions, fish harra – a baked dory with spiced tomato sauce, accompanied by ghee rice and roasted pistachios, braised lamb with jameed, served with rice, roasted cashew nuts and almonds, or a seafood machbouse marinated in a myriad of Middle Eastern spices. Passengers travelling in Premium Economy, Business and First Class will enjoy dishes like fish matfy, a Middle Eastern-style fish in tomato sauce served with basmati rice, or a marinated chicken tahta with Emirati spices, served with dill rice, roasted potatoes, aubergine and carrots, a roasted beef madfoon in classic spices with vegetables, served with aromatic rice, or a tender Gulf-style braised lamb with vegetables and fragrant basmati rice.

Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet

April 11, 2023 | No comments

The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh.

Malta Public Transport to provide Special Services for Festa Frawli and San Girgor Feast

April 5, 2023 | No comments

Malta Public Transport is announcing that it will be operating special services for the highly anticipated Festa Frawli event in Mġarr and the popular San Girgor Feast in Marsaxlokk.

76% of post-secondary and tertiary students travel by bus

April 2, 2023 | No comments

Malta Public Transport has completed a study on the travel patterns of post-secondary and tertiary students and found that 76% of students currently use public transport buses to travel to educational institutions as their main mode of transport.

Emirates celebrates 25 years of operations in Malta

March 31, 2023 | No comments

Emirates is celebrating 25 years since the start of flight operations from Dubai to Malta.

Bigbon Group entrusts Melita Business with critical connectivity

March 28, 2023 | No comments

Bigbon Group entrusts Melita Business with critical connectivityBigbon Group, which represents the Spanish retail giant Inditex Group and is heavily reliant on technology for its operations, has teamed up with Melita Business to ensure constant and speedy connectivity at its retail outlets and offices.

Wellbeing Index: Malta’s North Harbour residents ‘least satisfied’ with their lives

March 24, 2023 | No comments

Those living in the North Harbour region, which covers the island’s most urbanised and populated towns, are reported to have the lowest life satisfaction on average in Malta in 2021, according to the latest findings emerging from the Wellbeing INDEX Project.