News Desk KARACHI: Tawab House welcomed an evening of warmth, friendship, and international goodwill as a dinner reception was hosted in honour of H.E. Mrs. Dyah Raro Esti Widya Putri, Vice Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, by Mr. Ibrahim Khalid Tawab, Honorary Consul General of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. In his welcome remarks, Mr. Tawab …

H.E. Mazen Al Salhani, Minister of Tourism: “The strong return of both Arab and foreign visitors reflects a strategic recovery that extends far beyond economic impact.” By Rafiq Vayani DAMASCUS, Syrian Arab Republic: The Syrian Ministry of Tourism has launched a national programme to upgrade one- and two-star hotels, part of a broader government-led effort to enhance service quality, boost …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Tourism Malaysia is scaling up its promotional activities in the GCC region following the vibrant launch of the I LITE U urban lighting and cultural campaign in Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Bukit Bintang district. As a signature event under the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) initiative, the launch showcased Malaysia’s rich cultural tapestry, modern creative energy, and commitment …

News Desk DUBAI: Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has released new seasonal insights showcasing a rise in searches to the UAE for winter city breaks, driven by cooler weather, retail-led travel, and short-stay urban experiences. Wego search data shows that international and regional travelers from …

DUBAI: Dubai Chambers today welcomed Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Republic of the Philippines, at its headquarters to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties and deepen mutual cooperation. The meeting was attended by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. H.E. Eng. Sultan …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized a watercolour-based art exhibition by renowned artist Hamir Soomro titled “Celebrating the Heritage of Karachi Volume 3” at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery. The exhibition was inaugurated by President of the Arts Council, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, along with renowned artist Hamir Soomro. The exhibition was attended by Consul General of Japan HATTORI Masaru, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Vice Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, B.A., M.Sc., held a high-level courtesy meeting with the First Lady of Pakistan, H.E. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, at Bilawal House, Karachi, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The meeting, characterized by warmth and mutual respect, was also attended by the Chief …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, awarded the $1 million AI Film Award to Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi. The award is organised by the 1 Billion Followers Summit in collaboration with Google Gemini, for the film ‘Lily.’ The award ceremony took place during the fourth …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Eyewitness, Standing in the Shadows of Pakistan’s History by Mohammad Saeed Mehdi Karachi, 10 January 2026. Ameena Saiyid of Lightstone Publishers announces the publication of Mohammed Saeed Mehdi’s The Eyewitness. Standing in the Shadows of Pakistan’s Histor, published by Lightstone Publishers. Muhammad Saeed Mehdi’s memoir offers a gripping insider’s account of Pakistan’s tumultuous history, recounting …

News Desk KARACHI: Pakistan’s premier food and hospitality event, the 19th Food Asia International Exhibition & Conference 2026, was formally inaugurated today at the Karachi Expo Centre, Halls 1 & 2, where it will continue from 10–12 January 2026. The prestigious inauguration ceremony was graced by Honorable Syed Nasir Hussain Shah Rizvi, Minister for Local Government, Government of Sindh, as …