Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi’s Fine Arts Committee organized a ceremony to pay tribute to the renowned painter Mashkoor Raza at Haseena Moin Hall. The event was graced by prominent figures, including the President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Chairman Fine Arts Committee Farrukh Shahab, Mansoor Alam, Majyd Aziz, Shireen Maqsood, Tauqeer Ahmed Muhajir, the well-known artist …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH/DUBAI: The Kingdom Business and Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress is set to take place on September 25-26, 2024, in Riyadh. This premier event promises to gather top leaders and innovators from the luxury travel industry, creating an unparalleled networking, learning, and business growth platform. The KBLT Congress brings together senior-level executives from the world’s leading luxury travel brands. The …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: UAE Team ADQ has unveiled its lineup for the Tour de France Femmes, scheduled to take place from August 12 to August 18. The team will compete in this prestigious race with a strong roster, including Sofia Bertizzolo, Mikayla Harvey, Lizzie Holden, Karolina Kumiega, Erica Magnaldi, Silvia Persico and Karlijn Swinkels. At Tour de France Femmes, UAE Team ADQ will …

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition, has again attracted top talent from around the globe. Multiple Classic winner Seamie Heffernan, teenage sensation Billy Loughnane, and French Group 1 winner Marie Vélon are among the 12 jockeys confirmed to ride in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse, UK on Saturday, 10th August. …

DUBAI: Despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions, bottlenecks in aircraft production, and engine problems, Turkish Airlines continued its growth uninterruptedly thanks to its agility and extensive flight network, carrying a total of 22.1 million passenger in the second quarter of the year. According to data published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), while global passenger capacity in the second quarter of …

DUBAI: Ajmal Perfumes, the renowned fragrance house with a legacy spanning seven decades is all set to welcome students back-to-school, with its new collection Whiffs of Wonder, a line of six enchanting fragrances featuring scents such as Lady Farasha, Little Prince, Hannah Banana, Adventure Bay, Pink Princess, and Sea Cruiser, which is tailored for children and now available at all Ajmal stores …

Dubai-based quilt brand, Quild, has released a series of watermelon-themed quilts in solidarity with the people of Gaza, stating that all proceeds made from selling the quilts will go towards supporting people in Gaza and the West Bank. The quilts feature the symbolic black and white keffiyeh pattern on one side and a watermelon fruit print on the other. They …

LADIESFUND Energy empowers female engineers in Pakistan through solarization project in which an all-female team of women engineers trained and certified by NED installed 24 KW 6 lithium battery system on the rooftop of Hooseini Yateem Khana. This was the first solar roof installation by a female in Pakistan’s history and to our knowledge, the first all-female team solar roof …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: On Saturday, August 10, 2024, the Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi in collaboration with Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation. (AMTF), held a Blood Donor Campaign in the spirit of the 79th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence. The event was held in Indonesian Consulate General office and attended by diplomatic corps, such as Consul from Malaysian Consulate. The event …

In a groundbreaking move, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan to advance the vision of a more sustainable and inclusive Pakistan. This alliance is set to spearhead a series of initiatives focusing on gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and social impact investments, reflecting both organizations’ commitment to the …