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43 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2013 Emirates invites globalistas to experience the Far East Emirates, one of the world's fastestgrowing airlines, is inviting globalistas in Malta to experience the mysteries of the Far East while travelling in style and comfort. Be it a holiday for one, family travel, or a group of friends, Emirates route network destinations to the Far East are sure to inspire new memories and life long experiences. From Dubai International Airport, Emirates offers services to over 17 destinations across the Far East including Jakarta, Phuket, Beijing, Tokyo Narita, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Tokyo Haneda, Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh, Osaka, Seoul, and Manila. In addition, from 1 October 2013, Clark in the Philippines, will be joining Emirates' network, while 10 February 2014 will see the commencement of services to Taipei in Taiwan. Paul Fleri Soler, Emirates Manager for Malta, said: "The Far East has long enticed and mystified travellers from the West. With Emirates, what was before perceived as a daunting voyage, today is an exciting adventure that starts the minute one steps onboard. Whether going to visit a relative or friend, explore a new market for business, or making the trip of a lifetime, the Far East provides the perfect setting to create lasting recollections." Emirates is currently operating four scheduled flights weekly from Malta to Dubai via Larnaka, Cyprus, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. While on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, Emirates operates direct flights from Dubai to Malta and return flights fly via Tripoli. From Dubai, travellers will find various convenient and timely connections to destinations in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. Passengers flying with Emirates throughout its global route network benefit from a range of services, including ice, Emirates' award-winning inflight entertainment system with up to 1,500 channels of entertainment across all cabin classes and gourmet chef-prepared dining options. Lug- Emirates serves a number of Far East destinations on its iconic Airbus 380 full of innovations and world-firsts gage allowances are amongst the most generous in the industry with 30kg of check-in baggage permitted in Economy Class and 40kg for Business Class. From Dubai Emirates operates flights on its Airbus A380 to several Far Eastern destinations, namely Bangkok, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. Onboard the A380 passengers can relax into their own world, knowing they have a flight filled with entertainment via the ice system, gourmet cuisine, or simple the chance to catch up on sleep. All Emirates' A380s are fitted with WiFi, allowing full connectivity with the ground. "Emirates understands the need to arrive at the selected destination fresh and ready for the adventure. This is why we believe that the journey matters as much as the destination. Emirates is constantly launching new and exciting products and services to ensure travellers benefit from world-class innovations at every step of their journey with us. We lead the way in the industry and are continually evolving to meet the changing needs of our customers," said Mr Fleri Soler. For more information on Emirates' destinations, including those in the Far East, kindly contact Emirates Sales Office at MIA (Departures Lounge) tel 25577255 or the local travel agent or visit: www.emirates. com/mt New series and seasons for FOXlife and FOX premiering on GO TV and GO Interactive TV After an action-packed summer, GO TV viewers can now unwind and look forward to having a whale of a time glued to their television sets in autumn enjoying the new series and latest seasons coming up on FOX and FOXlife – the amazing must-have channels on both GO Gold TV and GO Gold Interactive. Both channels (channel 300 for FOXlife and channel 301 for FOX) are part of FOX International Channels and boast high brand recognition worldwide. FOX is the general entertainment channel dedicated to the best television series. Built on top of US product and some local productions, its brand lens is "smart entertainment with an edge". Targeting a keen and demanding audience, FOX features a top quality schedule ranging from the most recent and innovative series to classic big hits. Currently the channel reaches more than 106 million homes in 101 markets worldwide. FOXlife hosts an eclectic mix of international and local fiction and reality programmes now targeting both males and females. FOX fans who are subscribed to the GO Gold TV package or Gold interactive can shout for joy that the new season is finally here with so much excitement coming for them in the bleak months ahead! Exclusively on FOX, 'Homeland 3' kicks off on 30 September– just 18 hours after the official US premiere! Season 3 opens during the aftermath of the horrific terror attack that decimated the US intelligence apparatus, and prompted a global manhunt for the world's most wanted terrorist – Nick Brody (Damian Lewis). Widely regarded as one of the best TV series – it is certainly not to be missed! Viewers have to make sure they are tuned in to their favourite channel on September 30 at 20.30 hours. In October, more precisely on October 14 at 21:30 – less than 24 hours after the US premiere – one of the most viewed series in mod- ern-day TV history, "The Walking Dead S4", will premier on FOX. The enormously exciting, awardswinning series features Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and the group fostering a thriving community in the safe haven of the prison where their struggle to survive has never been so perilous. Viewers are advised to stay tuned to FOX every day and not miss out on the spectacular programme line up for the new season. There is SO much to look forward to – exclusively on FOX! Meanwhile, FOXlife has just premiered its brand new series 'Twisted' and 'Mistresses' as part of its Monday drama nights. Launched on 23 September, 'Twisted' is a drama series guaranteed to hook followers from the first episode. It is one-hour of awesome mystery that follows Danny Desai (Avan Jogia) a charismatic 16-year old with a troubled past who returns to his hometown after spending five years in juvenile detention. Then, right after 'Twisted,' viewers can stay tuned to FOXlife and to watch the much anticipated season premiere of another new hit drama series, 'Mistresses' – a provocative and thrilling drama about the scandalous lives of a sexy and sassy group of four girlfriends, each on her own path to self-discovery. Coming up in October, at 20.00 hours every Thursday on FOXlife is the refreshing new crime drama, Endgame that centers on brilliant chess master, Arkady Balagan. The never-ending line-up of new series, that FOXlife viewers will just love, includes Ben & Kate – definitely a first with all comedy lovers out there! For more information about the programme schedule on FOX and FOXlife or to subscribe to the Gold package on GO TV or GO Interactive, customers can drop in at one of the GO retail outlets in Malta and Gozo or exclusive resellers, call Freephone 80072121 or visit www.go.com.mt Banif team goes diving What happens to your body underwater? A team from Banif Bank found out when they attended a 'Try Dive' event organised by the Banif Sports & Social Committee. A technical briefing by diving instructors from DiveWise gave the team basic but essential tips on what to expect when they venture below the surface of the water. These included how to check their tank pressure and what to do should they lose the regulator from their mouth, how to communicate underwater using diver sign language, how to empty water from masks and other valuable information prior to the first dive. After the briefing the team donned diving gear and made their way to the sea to try out different skills in the shallow water, before taking to the open sea. "Diving in the open water was an amazing experience and an overwhelming one," said Elisa Farrugia from the Bank's Sports and Social Committee. "Most of the team managed to get to six metres depth and more, and between popping ears and involuntarily back-flipping like turtles, we all experienced what nature underwater looks like. It was worth overcoming our fears for this!" The Banif Sports & Social Committee organises social activities and CSR events on a regular basis, with the aim of strengthening employee relationships through team building, giving employees the opportunity to try out new fun sports and adventure events, and reaching out to the community with initiatives of a social responsibility nature.