By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi, His Excellency, Herman Hardynata Ahmad was invited to Pencak Silat Event that was held at the Junejo Community Hall, New Karachi. The event was organized by Sindh Pencak Silat Association to mark the recognition of Pencak Silat as an Exhibition Game in the 35th National Games 2025. [email protected]

KARACHI: The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), functioning under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi and SriLankan Airlines, is pleased to announce the launch of a two-city B2B roadshow in Karachi and Lahore. This initiative forms part of SLCB’s ongoing efforts to enhance Sri Lanka’s presence …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, thrilled thousands of racegoers and spectators worldwide as the A380 Superjumbo took to the skies to mark the start of the Formula 1 racing season finale. With the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix attracting millions of viewers worldwide, all eyes were on the sky with the A380 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Tourism Malaysia has appointed VFS Global as its Marketing Representative agency in Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. This strategic partnership with VFS Global will strengthen Malaysia’s tourism presence in the West Asia region, marking a significant step towards enhancing Malaysia’s visibility and engagement in these high-potential markets to drive tourist visitor-ship to the country. The Gulf Cooperation …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata Travel Group brands across the GCC have won ten accolades at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2025. Representatives from its dnata Travel, Arabian Adventures, dnata Travel Management, and dnata Representation Services brands headquartered in Dubai celebrated the wins at dnata Travel’s newly rebranded flagship store on Sheikh Zayed Road. The dnata Travel Group represents the travel division …

SHARJAH: The Emirate of Sharjah concluded its 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations yesterday, Tuesday. This event showcased the nation’s rich cultural heritage alongside a journey of development, innovation, community belonging, and coexistence, attracting citizens, residents, and visitors from around the world. The celebrations spanned 14 days, from November 19 to December 2, and featured more than 250 activities …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: With the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) kicking off from 5 December to 11 January 2026, shoppers can enjoy a range of DineOut discounts – up-to 30% off at some of the UAE’s most popular restaurants across key shopping destinations. Available exclusively through DineOut on talabat for both pro and non-pro members, these offers give shoppers even …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports has expanded its network with the launch of AirSial’s direct flights between Abu Dhabi and two of Pakistan’s largest cities.The new services, three times weekly to the historic walled city of Lahore and four times weekly to the capital city of Islamabad, reinforces Abu Dhabi’s commitment to broadening its global connectivity and …

Web Desk DUBAI: Emirates has unveiled an exciting new way for travellers to explore Southeast Asia with the launch of the Emirates Asia Pass. Designed for travellers seeking cultural discovery and flexible itineraries, the pass simplifies multi-city travel across the region, offering convenience, value, and flexibility on one single booking. With the Emirates Asia Pass, customers can book and customise …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has announced a landmark performance for November 2025 with sales reaching AED876.56 million (US$240.16 million) – marking the highest monthly sales in the retailer’s 42-year history and a 16.77% increase over November 2024. Average daily sales also hit a new record at AED29.21 million (US$8 million), compared with AED26.51 million (US$7.26 million) in December …