By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel hosted a luncheon in honor of Dr. Amin Kharadi, celebrating his meritorious service spanning more than five decades. Dr. Kharadi has been a name synonymous with care, compassion and an unwavering commitment to excellence – qualities that have made him a pillar of trust and respect. Over these decades, he has touched countless …

VILNIUS, Lithuania: Deus X Pay, a licensed provider of stablecoin payment solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Phenix Jet Cayman, a leader in bespoke private aviation services recognised for its exceptional offerings. This collaboration will enable Phenix Jet Cayman to accept cryptocurrency payments, thereby enhancing the convenience and security of transactions for its elite clients. Phenix Jet …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has launched its exciting “Breaking Fares” campaign, giving travelers the chance to fly to amazing destinations at fares starting from OMR 19.99. The campaign connects passengers from Muscat to different cities across its wide network, including Doha, Dubai, Alexandria, Kuwait, Dammam, Hyderabad, Calicut, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Tehran, Shiraz, Delhi, Sialkot, …

KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi successfully hosted the ASEAN Friendship Bowling Tournament 2025 on Saturday, 23 August 2025. It was the third instalment of this annual tradition since 2023, in commemoration of ASEAN Day on 8 August. The tournament took place at Royal Rodale, DHA,  showcasing camaraderie, cultural diplomacy and people-to-people engagement. This year’s tournament included, for …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/NEW YORK: Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the US Open Grand Slam® tournament for the 14th consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to world-class tennis and exceptional fan experiences. This year, the airline will be enhancing fan experiences on and off the court with its premium hospitality experiences, interactive activations, curated onboard menus and entertainment, and community outreach …

News Desk DUBAI: From Persia to Poland, Emirates selects and serves some of the world’s most premium Ossetra caviar for its First Class customers. With First Class flyers invited to savour unlimited amounts of the delicacy onboard, Emirates has noted an increase of more than 30% in caviar consumption, year on year. The route recording the highest levels of customers …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports the operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, announces the appointment of Carsten Nørland as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With an extensive global track record in driving commercial strategy, revenue diversification, and customer-centric growth, Carsten will oversee the full spectrum of the company’s commercial operations including route development, retail, duty-free, …

News Desk DUBAI: This autumn, Prague’s National Museum will unveil a historic exhibition that brings together two of the most significant fossils in human history — Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old hominid, and Selam, her even older counterpart by 100,000 years. On loan from the National Museum of Ethiopia, this marks the first time these iconic specimens will be displayed together in …

News Desk FUJAIRAH: A new chapter in Kerala’s culinary journey is about to unfold in the heart of Fujairah. Celebrated culinary artist Chef Biju Mathew is proud to announce the grand opening of the second branch of Backwaters Kerala Restaurant, set to open its doors on September 10, 2025, at the prestigious Tennis Club, Fujairah. Renowned for his passion, precision, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: TIME Hotels, the UAE-born hospitality brand, has announced positive summer 2025 results, recording significant year-on-year growth in occupany, Average Daily Rates (ADR), and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar), underscoring the company’s strategic focus on high-growth markets and highlighting the region’s increasing appeal as a year-round tourism destination. During June this year, TIME Hotels saw a notable …