By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: At The Wok Hei, ZaikaBook hosted its first-ever Meet & Greet event recently, which was attended by Karachi’s top chefs, dignitaries of the culinary industry, members of the business community, and well-known personalities. The event introduced ZaikaBook’s mission and vision while presenting it as a unique culinary platform for the younger generation, aspiring chefs, and home-based …

By Rafiq Vayani JOHANNESBURG: Following the advanced deployment of the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to both Cape Town and Johannesburg last month, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, hosted a guided tour of the fully refreshed aircraft. The airline showcased its next-generation cabins, featuring the latest sophisticated design and South Africa’s debut of the highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabin. Johannesburg …

When flight attendant Tamara Cortan was made redundant during the pandemic, she looked around at what industries were still moving. One stood out. While much of the world ground to a halt, real estate wheels kept turning in the UAE. She decided to give it a shot. “It’s easy to start, but hard to stay”, she says. Tamara pivoted into …

Yango Tech onboards its second partner for the ‘Shops’ category in the Super App and provides complete end-to-end tech stack to support and optimize its operations KARACHI: Yango Tech, b2b arm of the global tech company Yango Group, has further expanded its footprint in Pakistan by integrating Naheed Supermarket, one of Karachi’s most recognized and trusted retailers, into the Yango …

News Desk DUBAI: dnata has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with Dubai Basketball, becoming a Founding Partner of the city’s first professional basketball franchise. The deal represents dnata’s first major sports sponsorship and places the company’s brand at the centre of one of the most ambitious sporting projects in the region. With Dubai Basketball preparing for both the prestigious EuroLeague, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its twice-weekly service to Chișinăuyesterday, becoming the only UAE carrier to offer direct flights to Moldova. With the start of flights to Chișinău,this reflects the carrier’s commitment to opening up underserved markets as it continues to expand its network in Europe. Touching down at International Airport “Eugen Doga” Chișinău(RMO), the inaugural …

Fiji Airways are incredibly proud to be recognised amongst the world’s very best – APEX World Class airline by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association), one of the highest global honours in aviation with only 10 airlines worldwide receiving this accolade. CEO & Managing Director, André Viljoen, was in attendance to accept the award, which celebrates our commitment to excellence across …

LAHORE: Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced its expansion in Pakistan as part of its continued growth strategy across key emerging markets. With Pakistan’s travel sector witnessing steady growth and a rising demand for both domestic and international trips, Wego is entering the market …

Longer getaways captured 66% of travel spend, while emerging destinations such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Qatar spend rose 63% By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released its latest consumer spending insights for the 2025 summer holiday period in Pakistan, based on the Visa Consulting & Analytics Retail Spend Monitor. The data reveals a 36% …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline’s strategic growth. The facility will provide current and future pilots training on its fleet of Airbus A350s and its upcoming Boeing 777Xs. The purpose-built and high-tech facility, spanning 63,318 sq. ft., houses six full flight simulator bays. Strategically located near …