By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The second Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) will take place in Baku from 28 October to 8 November 2026. Supported by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the festival spans dance, drama, music, and film across more than 20 events, bringing together artists and ensembles from Azerbaijan, the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/DUBAI: Crown Zone Tourism hosted an exclusive dinner reception under the leadership of Kamran Ghani and Muhammad Hammad for its valued B2B partners, B2C clients, friends and members of the travel and tourism community. The gathering was held at the lavish garden of Crown Zone’s office, Maskan, Hussaini Society, University Road, Karachi, in a warm and engaging …

News Desk SHARJAH: IFA Hotels & Resorts has announced the completion of the show villas at “Al Tay Hills”, its landmark residential development in the Emirate of Sharjah. The project is a subsidiary of Kuwait Real Estate Company, a leading real estate firm listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange. The milestone reflects steady progress in construction and brings the project’s …

News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines is making it easier for AAdvantage® members to use their miles and get closer to their next trip. As the feature rolls out in the coming weeks, eligible AAdvantage® members will be able to combine cash and miles when booking flights on aa.com and American’s digital app. “At American, we’re continually evolving the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/MOSCOW: Tourism Malaysia is stepping up its promotional efforts in Russia through its Sales Mission to St. Petersburg and Moscow from 27 September to 1 October 2026, reinforcing Malaysia’s commitment to growing the Russian market and increasing its tourism appeal to Russian travellers for Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 (VM2026–2027). Led by YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister …

Biz Today Report KARACHI: Ms. Aisha Riaz, Lead Corporate Business in Karachi with Emirates, has been honoured with the Excellence in Corporate Business Leadership Award at the Biz Today International Business Travel Awards, powered by Yousuf Dewan Companies, held at the Karachi Marriott Hotel. The award recognises her extensive professional experience across education, real estate and aviation, along with her …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Marriott Hotel hosted a distinguished evening yesterday commemorating the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China. The occasion brought together prominent dignitaries and esteemed guests, including Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who was warmly received by Hotel Manager Mr. Salman Asif. The gathering was also attended by Senator Musadik Masood Malik, Senator …

By Rafiq Vayani FUJAIRAH: Fujairah Adventures has officially announced the launch of its new adventure season, reopening all officially approved trails starting September 25. The upcoming season promises a variety of new activities, trails and surprises. These updates will be unveiled during the annual Adventure Connect event, which brings together adventure companies, operators, industry experts, and stakeholders to exchange expertise, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBLIN, Ireland: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has appointed Siobhán Meaney as Managing Director of its Catering & Retail business in Ireland, effective 1 October 2026. Siobhán succeeds Andrew Whitworth, who is leaving the business after more than 10 years of successful service with dnata. In her new role, Siobhán will oversee dnata’s …

By Rafiq Vayani TOULOUSE, France: The A350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two test aircraft, has completed its first flight. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for 4 hours and 10 minutes reaching an altitude of 25,000 feet. The aircraft was flown by a dedicated Airbus Flight Test crew. “This maiden flight is a major milestone …