By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized a Youm-e-Tashakkur (Thanksgiving Day) at the Jaun Elia Lawn to celebrate its landslide victory in the 2025-26 elections. The event began with a Quranic recitation, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony to mark the birthday of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Father of the Nation), and the celebration of Christmas. The …

RIYADH: Aseer, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hosted the HIGHLANDER Adventure, a global hiking event series that launched in 2017, during its first-ever trip to the Kingdom. HIGHLANDER hiking events are carefully selected to be in the most iconic locations with the goal of making multi-day hiking accessible, simple and fun for everyone. During the “Discover Aseer” series, HIGHLANDER …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free received two awards at Trip.com Group Global Partner Summit with the “Outstanding Travel Retail Partner of the Year.” and “Global Outstanding Tourism Partner” at the awards ceremony held on 18th December at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi. Organised by Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, the Global Partner …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Silicon Central Mall, one of Dubai’s premier shopping destinations, is spreading festive cheer in the city of Dubai with its festive event Santa’s Toy Wonderland. Featuring a range of deals and exciting, heartwarming, and fun-filled activities for children and families, till January 5th, between 5 pm and 10 pm. The exclusive holiday-themed event promises an enchanting …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, is excited to launch three products designed to enhance our passenger’s travel experience. Starting January 2025, SalamAir will offer Express Bag, Priority, and Online Check-In services, providing travelers with more flexibility and options to tailor their journeys to suit their individual needs. These services will be available for bookings made through all of SalamAir’s booking …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: A new hub dedicated to empowering young Emirati entrepreneurs has opened its doors at Dubai International (DXB). The ‘Emirati District’, an initiative led by the Federal Youth Authority in partnership with the Fatima bint Mohammed bin Zayed Initiative, represents a key project within the first phase of the National Youth Agenda 2031. This comprehensive roadmap aims to position young Emiratis as regional and global role models while expanding …

KARACHI: On December 22, 2024, the Ranga Rang Family Festival was organized by Teste and Skills Club under the organization of Azmat Dawood, which proved to be a wonderful and colorful event. Various interesting activities and competitions were organized for children, adults and families in this festival. The timing of the event was from 10 am to 6 pm, and …

News Desk MUSCAT: The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) continues its thrilling 2024/25 season with an extraordinary line-up in January 2025, featuring world-class performances and inspiring educational activities for audiences of all ages. From magical tales brought to life on ice to rich displays of cultural heritage and operatic masterpieces, the month promises unforgettable experiences. Beauty and the Beast on …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is adding a festive touch to its ground-breaking AI-powered ‘Qatar Airways Adventure’ campaign. In a global-first for airline marketing, this immersive experience now offers holiday-centric moments, including an elf, snowman, gingerbread, and cheerful characters, inviting participants to star in their personalised holiday-themed Qatar Airways film. Users can create and share unique, festive-themed face-swap creations, providing a fun …

By Muhammad Rafiq AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development has announced the selection of two unique tourism experiences as part of the “Tourism Experiences Training Program” in Ajman. The initiative was launched by the department to enrich the Emirate’s tourism content, support the participation of Emirati talents in the tourism sector, and align with sustainable goals, digital innovation, and …