By Rafiq Vayani COLOMBO/KARACHI: The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, proudly announces a strategic partnership between Sri Lankan enterprises and the OBOR Group for the Lake Grand Project in Karachi. This alliance marks a significant milestone in strengthening economic relations between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, fostering a promising future of cooperation. …

News Desk VALLETTA/DUBAI: The Malta Jazz Festival kicked off earlier this week – a staple in Malta’s cultural calendar which has for decades brought jazz performers from near and far to stunning locations in Malta and the capital city Valletta. From the 8th to the 13th July 2024, the Malta Jazz Festival offered a musical experience featuring an eclectic mix …

Dubai Mall, the Most Visited Place on Earth in 2023, has achieved further growth in 2024, recording57 million visitors during the first half of the year, in comparison to 52 million visitors for the same period in 2023. Performance of various categories have witnessed similar growth, recording growth in retail sales ranging from 8% to 15% over the same period …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is furthering its partnership with FC Internazionale Milano (Inter) as the Official Main Training Kit Partner, as well as remaining Inter’s Official Airline Partner. This enhanced collaboration symbolises a commitment to excellence and performance, starting with the essential pre-season preparations for the current Serie A and Italian Supercup champions. The Qatar Airways logo will now be prominently …

FUJAIRAH: In a bold move set to redefine the hospitality landscape of the United Arab Emirates,, Fujairah introduced the newest accommodation option, hoping to capture the hearts of those who love nature and those who seek luxury. On 8th July 2024, Mr. Muhammed Saif Al Fakham, General Manager, Fujairah Municipality, inaugurated 15 new motel rooms set amidst the magnificence of …

DUBAI: A Lebanese national and a Pakistani national have been announced as the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Makram Fata, a 48-year-old Lebanese national based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 466 with …

This year, the CEBO Management Company held its much-anticipated Annual Picnic 2024 at the spectacular DreamWorld resort. The event, designed to entertain and rejuvenate home entrepreneurs, brought together over 80 members and their families for a day filled with fun, relaxation, and community bonding. Under the expert supervision of Chef Samia Jamil and the dedicated CEBO team, the picnic emphasized …

DUBAI: Yango Group, a global tech company that creates daily services, launched a new public transport service feature within its Yango app, aimed at redefining urban mobility in Dubai. This addition provides users with comprehensive transport options by integrating public transit information with Yango’s existing services, including ride-hailing, rentals, and delivery in the city. The new public transport section on …

JEDDHA/DUBAI: Emirates has today officially opened the doors to its first ever lounge in the region at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The airline’s newest dedicated lounge will accommodate customers flying on its triple daily A380 services. The AED 20 million (USD$5.4 million) investment, 900-square-metre lounge located in the airport’s newest Terminal 1 will cater to the …

GETAFE, Spain: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF). The first of these aircraft will enter into conversion at the beginning of 2026; they will enter into service and join the RSAF in 2027 to carry out air-to-air refuelling and transport missions. …