Mumtaz Mahal restaurant in expansion mode

Mumtaz Mahal Restaurant has signed an agreement with the American based company Francorp through its Middle East regional office in Dubai. According to the agreement, Francorp will design and develop the full franchise program development for Mumtaz Mahal Restaurant, who plans to expand regionally through franchising. Through this ambitious program, Mumtaz Mahal Restaurant plans to develop and prepare itself for regional expansion and open new branches to compete with multinational companies specialized in the authentic Indian fine dining cuisine. This step is taken after Mumtaz Mahal Restaurant's successful 25 years experience in the local Omani market, where it has secured a considerable market share, acquired customer satisfaction for its quality products and services. The company is known in Muscat by offering high-quality food products with an unforgettable customer experience.

Flydubai service to Chandigarh delayed

Dubai's budget airline, Flydubai, has hit its first operational glitch, acknowledging it was still trying to work out 'the final few pieces' of the service it plans to launch later this month to Chandigarh, India. Flydubai had expected its flights to the city to arrive there at around 11pm and take off again before midnight, however, the Indian Air Force does not allow civilian planes to operate at Chandigarh after 10pm. 'The final few pieces of the operation are being worked out now and we do not anticipate any issues that cannot be resolved,' Flydubai's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith said in a statement.