News Desk DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) welcomed more than 1,500 young athletes and participants from 35 countries arriving for the Asian Youth Para Games 2025, demonstrating the airport’s operational excellence in delivering its continuous commitment to world-class accessibility and inclusive services. DXB has confirmed full operational readiness across its three terminals, deploying specialised People of Determination (PoD) teams and aligning …

LAHORE: The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), functioning under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in Islamabad, Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi and SriLankan Airlines, is pleased to announce the launch of a two-city B2B roadshow in Karachi and Lahore. This initiative forms part of SLCB’s ongoing efforts …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another 5 global accolades won, this time at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, held in Bahrain. Adding to its impressive portfolio of more than 20 accolades received in 2025, the latest titles celebrate Emirates as a leading airline brand, as well as recognising its multi award-winning inflight …

News Desk KARACHI: In a continued effort to deepen ties and expand its footprint in the Pakistan market, Sri Lanka Tourism has successfully concluded a B2B Roadshow and networking evening in Karachi held on the 10th December 2025. Organized by Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), functioning under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in collaboration with the …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free reached an historic milestone on December 9th when the airport retailer passed AED8 billion in sales for the first time in its 42-year history. The sale of a twin pack of Marlboro Lights purchased for AED371 by an Indian passenger travelling to Delhi was the item that pushed sales over the AED8 billion mark. …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, today announced that it has begun the process to launch an airline and receive an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pursuant to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). The announcement positions beOnd at the heart of the Kingdom’s ambitious tourism and aviation vision. …

Web Desk DUBAI: In its continuous effort to enhance the experience for thousands of visitors, Dubai Taxi Company P.J.S.C (DTC) joins forces with Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s premier live entertainment destination. The strategic alignment aims to provide guests with seamless, hassle-free limousine and taxi transport services, from the arena; ensuring the journey is just as memorable as the show itself. Under …

By Rafiq Vayan KARACHI: In lieu of the 10th Edition of the World Week of Italian Cuisine, the Consulate of Italy in Karachi organized an exclusive Culinary Master Class featuring Italian Chef Vincenzo De Liso at Habitt City. The event attracted a distinguished audience of culinary experts, food enthusiasts, and professionals from the HORECA (Hotel/Restaurant/Catering) sector, offering a unique opportunity …

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has entered into a partnership with Samsung, marking yet another milestone towards its digital transformation efforts aimed to enhance the travel comfort of its guests. Beginning on December 1st, passengers will be able to seamlessly track their baggage using Smart Tagged Baggage Service, powered by SmartThings Find, which enables faster and …

News Desk ABU DHABI/KARACHI: Meezan Bank has signed an agreement with Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi–based international carrier, to offer travel-related discounts to Meezan Bank Debit Cardholders. The signing ceremony took place at Meezan Bank’s Head Office in Karachi and was attended by Mr. Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Group Head of Consumer Finance, Meezan Bank, and Mr. Ahmad Zahoor, General Manager, …