The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi hosted a get-together with the Indonesian Community in the Sindh Province, in conjunction with the celebration of Batik Day, 2 October 2021, and was opened by Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat. The event primarily highlights the importance of national citizenship registration for Indonesian …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The world has been waiting for Expo 2020 Dubai and The Irish Village is proud to be part of it, having opened its doors to Expo visitors on 1st October 2021. The Irish Village is conveniently located in Jubilee Park, which will be the main hub for entertainment for the six months. The look and feel …

KARACHI: Emirates has introduced discounted fares to European destinations. Passengers in Pakistan waiting to travel to Europe can now book their trips for less. These special fares are an excellent opportunity for Pakistanis who are planning a winter holiday or a trip to visit to family and friends and also for business executives resuming international travel, to save on their …

DUBAI: The Malaysia Pavilion today officially opens its doors at Expo 2020 Dubai and invites visitors to experience an immersive journey of Malaysia’s rainforest enabled by 3D projection mapping. The 1,234.56 square metres net zero carbon installation at the mega event is set to present the country’s sustainable vision through several other creative interactive technologies in seven permanent exhibits over …

Etihad Airways, the award-winning national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is hosting a major recruitment drive, seeking up to 1000 individuals with outstanding hospitality experience to join the airline’s World Leading Cabin Crew. The international recruitment days will take place in 10 different cities across the UAE, Middle East and Europe, including Egypt, Lebanon, Russia, Spain, Italy and the …

BOSTON: Qantas and Emirates have announced they will extend their cornerstone partnership for another five years, meaning customers and frequent flyers of both airlines will have access to an expansive joint network, and millions of reward seats to travel across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK. The agreement was signed by Emirates President Tim Clark and Qantas Group CEO …

LEVA Hotels, the dynamic lifestyle hotel brand, has its sights set on rapid growth. With five properties in its portfolio, LEVA Hotels seeks to expand its presence within the Middle East and Africa. Noticing a gap and an opportunity for “affordable luxury” in the local market, LEVA Hotels is working towards enhancing the region’s hospitality offering with its properties which …

MANILA: Emirates has announced it will operate special commercial flights in October, to provide additional capacity for Filipino citizens from Dubai to Manila, who meet eligibility requirements. The airline will be operating “Bayanihan” flights on EK332 on October 2, 5, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Emirates has resumed scheduled passenger services to Manila, Clark and Cebu to all eligible travellers …

DUBAI: The 5th edition of AVSEC Global Symposium kicked off today, bringing together globally recognised security experts, local and international government officials, policymakers and high-calibre professionals from across the aviation security industry. The three-day Symposium will host 35 speakers and over 700 delegates from more than 50 countries. AVSEC 2021 was officially opened earlier today by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Brazil opened its 4,000 sq.m pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai, weaving into its architectural backbone a stunning presentation of the Latin American country’s biodiversity. The Vice-President Hamilton Mourão was present, alongside with other authorities. “At a time of concern over environmental degradation and climate change, we wanted to weave in the message around our relentless …