By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, in collaboration with Imtiaz Stores, Pakistan’s largest retail chain, proudly inaugurated Indonesian Week at Imtiaz Stores today. The week-long event will showcase a wide range of authentic and high-quality Indonesian products to the Pakistani consumer market. The opening ceremony was graced by the Mr. Dewanto Priyokusumo, …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, received at its Dubai headquarters the all-female Emirates ICC panel of match officials, ahead of their journey to India and Sri Lanka to mark the start of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The panel of 14 umpires and four match referees, representing 10 nationalities, paid homage to Emirates, the …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning global icon Ricky Martin is the latest musician confirmed for the 2025–2026 edition of Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi’s flagship open-air concert series on Saadiyat Island. The Puerto Rican superstar will make his debut in the UAE capital on 31 January 2026, bringing his trademark Latin pop sound and unmatched …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The H Dubai recently joined hands with the UAE Red Crescent to host a meaningful community activation on September 12th at the Red Crescent’s Dubai headquarters in Al Garhoud. Aligning with the UAE’s announcement of 2025 as the Year of Community under the theme “hand in hand”, the initiative brought together families, children, and volunteers for an …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Talabat Holding plc (“talabat” or the “Company”), the leading on-demand online ordering and delivery platform in the MENA region, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the distribution of an interim dividend of 3.188 fils per share, equivalent to approximately USD 202 million in total. This interim dividend represents a 90% payout ratio of …

DUBAI: The K-Food Pavilion is back on instashop, bringing you a new selection of authentic Korean products right to your door. This initiative is a collaboration between the aT Center Dubai, alongside Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, aimed at celebrating and sharing Korea’s rich culinary heritage with the Middle East. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has once again been recognised as a Five-Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for 2026. This prestigious rating is based entirely on feedback from airline passengers. The rating was officially announced on 11 September at the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony, held during the APEX/IFSA …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has launched its inaugural Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Programme, in partnership with the Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Designed to provide foundational culinary skills through practical training and industry exposure, the programme has inducted its first cohort of 15 apprentices representing six nationalities: the …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The GBP 125,000 Group Two Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes stood out at the two-day Dubai Duty Free International Weekend attracting a field of eight two-year-olds, all with Classic hopes for next season. The race commemorated the late and popular jockey Geoff Lewis who died last month aged 89 and rode Mill Reef to victory in …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Ads, the AdTech division of Yango Group, unveiled key data from its latest report on travel and hospitality trends in emerging markets at its flagship event, Yango Ads Live: The Next Destination. According to the findings, 48% of surveyed travellers are influenced by targeted ad campaigns when choosing destinations, highlighting the growing impact of data-driven marketing …