The Chronicles of Umro Ayyar’ at the Cannes Film Festival! DUBAI/PARIS: The 77th Cannes Film Festival is turning out to be an auspicious event for the Pakistani film industry as Ingenuity Productions, a Pakistani 3D Production house is all set to showcase its 3D-animated feature film ‘The Chronicles of Umro Ayyar’ at the Cannes Film Festival. The production house will …

News Desk DUBAI: The Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel (QE2) in Dubai has announced the promotion of Nidal Shbat to the position of Director of Sales. Nidal has been working with the QE2 since April 2022 as Assistant Director of Sales. Nidal’s promotion reflects QE2 Hotel’s commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring leadership continuity by recognising and advancing high-performing team members. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: In a grand ceremony held at the Governor House, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, H. E. Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, was awarded honorary degree from Indus University and gold medals, in a Special Convocation presided by the Governor of Sindh, H.E. Kamran Khan Tessori. Chancellor of Indus University, Mr. Khalid Amin presented …

News Desk DUBAI: “The expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) signifies a monumental leap for Dubai’s aviation landscape, and Dubai is expected to maintain the largest airport for international traffic record for the next 100 years, said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. Delivering the keynote address at the Global Leaders’ Forum (GALF) collocated at the 23rd edition of …

DUBAI: Yango, a global tech company, is set to debut its AI-driven warehouse robotics mobile and pick-and-place solutions at this year’s Seamless Middle East. This launch is a part of the Yango B2B technologies ecosystem, introducing advanced solutions promising transformative benefits throughout the entire supply chain. These solutions aim to combat rising fulfilment costs, which have increasingly burdened sectors such …

News Desk DUBAI: Indonesia embarked on an immersive journey into the heart of the east Asian nation as the vibrant spirit of the country took centre stage at the esteemed Raffles Dubai Hotel on May 8, 2024. Organised by The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, this exclusive Wonderful Indonesia Night event provided guests an …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has completed its preparations to participate in the 23rd edition of the Airport Show, taking place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who serves as the President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline. …

DUBAI: Emirates has announced it will resume flight operations to Edinburgh starting from 4 November 2024. The highly anticipated return to the Scottish capital will complement the airline’s current A380 daily flight to Glasgow and offer customers 14 weekly flights to/from the country. The Dubai to Edinburgh route will be served utilising the Emirates A350-900 aircraft in a three-class configuration, …

ISLAMABAD: Film buffs across Pakistan will experience European cinema once again at the Third European Film Festival (EUFF) 2024, commencing on 15th May 2024 at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad. The screening events will take place at 11 locations in Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and Gujrat between 15th and 29th May 2024. The film festival will showcase …

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier commenced its first non-stop flight from Islamabad International Airport to Muscat International Airport in Oman. Upon arrival at Muscat International Airport, the flight was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute and a welcome ceremony. The newly added route will connect both cities with a frequency of two weekly flights, providing travellers with convenient and affordable options to …