ISLAMABAD: The Al Baraka Pakistan Olive Summit 2024, held recently at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel, brought together key national and international experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance Pakistan’s olive industry. Under the theme “Developing a Safe, Sustainable & Ready-to-Export Supply Chain of the Olive Sector,” the summit emphasized Pakistan’s potential to emerge as a significant player in the global …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, celebrates a year of remarkable growth and achievement at its home in Terminal A, Zayed International Airport. Since the full transition to the new terminal in November 2023, the airline has significantly expanded its operations from 1,336 weekly flights to 1,732, and connects Abu Dhabi to …

DUBAI: Emirates and the DP World Tour have signed an agreement for the airline to extend its status as the Official Airline and Marketing Partner of the leading professional golf Tour until the end of 2031. The airline currently supports an international roster of DP World Tour tournaments that cut across continents and culminate in the prestigious DP World Tour …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 Super League 2024 is all set to begin on 11th December, 2024 in Kandy and the cricket carnival will kick-start with the opening ceremony ahead of the first game between Jaffna Titans and Hambantota Bangla Tigers. The competition will see six franchises, Jaffna Titans, Hambantota Banga Tigers, Colombo Jaguars, Nuwara …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Fare airline, is excited to announce the introduction of its lowest-ever fare for travel between Muscat and Salalah. Starting from OMR 9.99 for a one-way Light Fare, this fare will be available for flights starting December 1st, 2024. This new starting fare is not a limited-time promotion, but rather a permanent step in SalamAir’s ongoing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is organizing the Sharjah International Tourism and Travel Forum 2024, launching on Monday, November 25, at the Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme: “The Future of Tourism: In the Fields …

Zhuhai China: The third edition of World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 8-12 February, has secured the record participation of more than 100 defense sector companies from China, underpinning the growing international interest in the event, which will showcase the future of defense through breakthrough technological advancements in the sector. Since its inception, WDS …

News Desk DUBAI: KASCO Developments – the latest venture of the KASCO Group – has successfully launched ONDA, its newest residential project located in the vibrant Business Bay district of Dubai. With an investment exceeding AED 500 million, ONDA is set to redefine urban living by prioritising wellness and community engagement, aligning with KASCO’s vision to inspire and elevate lifestyles. …

News Desk MANAMA/DUBAI: The Emirates A380 welcomed more than 7,000 visitors across two days at this year’s Bahrain International Airshow. The airline showcased its iconic flagship aircraft for trade and industry visitors, aviation aficionados, and the wider public for an up-close glimpse into the largest passenger aircraft in the world. The Emirates A380 on display featured four classes and was …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Columna Media Consultancy has officially commenced its operations in the United Arab Emirates, offering strategic advisory and digital communications services across the Middle East region. With a focus on establishing a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries within government, corporate and private sectors, the company’s mission is to provide innovative, digital services that contribute …