By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: On 7 November 2025, the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad hosted a “Hi-Tea” reception to engage with stakeholders and friends of Malaysia in Pakistan. The event brought together a diverse group of distinguished guests, including businessmen, representatives from chambers of commerce, government stakeholders, members of the media, and long-standing friends of Malaysia. The gathering served …

KARACHI: The ninth day of the World Culture Festival 2025 was filled with vibrant activities, including dance workshops, film screenings, and theatrical performances. The highlight of the day was the screening of the Pakistani feature film “Love Guru”, which added charm and excitement to the ongoing festival. President of the Arts Council, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, while speaking to the participants, …

KARACHI: Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) successfully concluded its Pakistan Roadshow, held from October 27 to 31, 2025, across three major cities: Lahore (October 27), Karachi (October 29), and Islamabad (October 31). The roadshow gathered over 200 Pakistani travel trade and 21 media representatives, connecting them with Azerbaijani tourism stakeholders, including five prominent local partners from Azerbaijan’s tourism industry, including Azerbaijan …

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world relaunched its flights between Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah which were stopped on April 2023. Already possessing a strong network in the country with flights to Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Kirkuk, and Najaf, flag carrier once again connects Iraq to the world with a total of six gateways. …

Holiday Expo Vizag: 7 – 8 November 2025Venue: RVR Conventions, Ram Nagar, Daspalla Hills DUBAI: The much-awaited Holiday Expo – Visakhapatnam opened to an enthusiastic response today, bringing together leading destinations, travel brands, and tourism professionals under one roof. The event aims to connect the travel trade and holiday seekers with a range of exciting travel options from across India …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: From 15 to 17 December 2025, Host Arabia will take shape: an event organized by Fiera Milano in partnership with Semark, which will bring the Host Milano ecosystem — the world’s leading exhibition for professional hospitality – to Riyadh, in a format designed to connect Italian and global players with buyers and stakeholders from across the …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period. After accounting for income tax charges, the Group’s profit after tax is AED 10.6 billion (US$ 2.9 …

Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has introduced an updated safety flow in its application in Pakistan. The update integrates personalized safety checklists, enabling passengers to view the current status of implemented security measures during their rides, and a brand new safety center with security tips before and during the journey. The update will gradually become …

News Desk FUJAIRAH: Hala, the UAE’s most convenient e-hailing taxi solution and a joint venture between Careem and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has announced its official expansion into Fujairah, marking its entry into a third emirate and reinforcing its mission to build a connected, tech-enabled mobility network across the UAE. In partnership with the Fujairah Transport Corporation (FTC), …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: Reinforcing its position as Oman’s low-cost carrier and in line with its ongoing expansion strategy, SalamAir is proud to announce the launch of its newest destination, Abha in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia starting 16th December 2025. Ticket sales will commence on 6th November 2025, offering travelers the opportunity to secure seats early with Lite fares starting …