Tourism Malaysia is taking travel trade partners and media on a tour of Langkawi on its familiarisation trip to promote Malaysia as a safe holiday destination in anticipation to welcome more international travellers once the border is fully reopened. A total of 7 travel agents and 3 media, including content creators, were brought from the Singapore market aboard Malaysia Airlines …

The USA celebrated its Expo 2020 Dubai National Day on Sunday, 6 March,2022 with a governmental visit and upbeat, colourful entertainment. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai, welcomed Her Excellency Hon Gina M Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce. HE Sheikh Nahayan said: “The United States’ participation exemplifies …

Croatia marked its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai on Sunday with a celebration of the country’s innovative thinkers. His Excellency Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia was welcomed by His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai. His Excellency Andrej Plenković said: “I see the role of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Dawood Global Foundation (DGF) held the 13th Anniversary of the LADIESFUND® Women’s Awards for Pakistan 2022 at Sindh Governor House where over 700 hundred of the most dynamic and inspiring women in Pakistan gathered to celebrate the strength and empowerment of women, as well as acknowledge the great economic contribution of Pakistani women who are not …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has honoured members of the Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme – including healthcare professionals, scientists, industry experts, academics, business leaders and government officials – who have spearheaded successful bids to bring global business events to Dubai. Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau and a division of …

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, celebrated its inaugural service to AlUla on 02 March, becoming the first national carrier of the UAE to operate flights from Dubai. Yesterday’s inaugural flight arrived at AlUla International Airport (ULH) and was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute, marking the start of a twice-weekly service. On board the inaugural flight was a senior delegation …

Popular Pakistani singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan turned the Dubai Exhibition Centre into a swaying sea of phone torchlights, as the audience showed appreciation for his velvety voice at Expo 2020 Dubai on Saturday, 5 March, 2022. Known for performing qawaalis – devotional songs – ghazals – poems – and songs for the Bollywood and Pakistan film industry, he …

More than 700 equine industry players including more than 250 stables, 350 buyers, and 75  suppliers, sellers, breeders, service providers, technology partners, and professionals have gathered at the 2nd Dubai Equestrian Procurement Forum that got underway at the the Meydan Grandstand in Dubai, in conjunction with Dubai World Cup Carnival’s Super Saturday. Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook, Chairman of Dubai Racing Club, inaugurated the 2nd Dubai Equestrian Procurement …

Under the patronage of Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show will open its first-ever edition tomorrow with an expected  30,000 visitors attending throughout the four-day show, from 6th to 9th March 2022. Founded by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), World Defense Show – set to be held every two years …

Her Highness Sheikha Moaza Obaid Suhail Maktoum, is sponsoring 5,000 tickets for cricket lovers to watch the three-day star-studded UAE Friendship Cup 2022, that features cricket legends including former Indian Cricket Captain Mohammad Azharuddin, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty, former Pakistani cricket sensation Imran Nazir and Sri Lankan star cricketer Ajantha Mendis takes place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from March 5-7, 2022. They will lead four star-studded teams that will fight for …