By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Hotel Mehran Karachi proudly marked a significant milestone with the grand inauguration of its newly renovated Premium Floor and the opening of its much-anticipated Mango Festival 2026. The ceremony was inaugurated by Mr. Muhammad Irfan Soomro, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Government of Pakistan. The prestigious event was attended by His Excellency Mr. Surashete …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Located on the Lower Ground Floor of LuckyOne Mall, Karachi, the mosque stands as a remarkable example of beautiful Islamic architecture combined with modern convenience. The serene ambiance, elegant design elements, and spacious prayer area create a peaceful environment for worshippers seeking spiritual reflection amid the city’s bustling commercial hub. The mosque can comfortably accommodate approximately …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, received three awards at the annual Aviation Achievement Awards. During last night’s ceremony, the carrier was named “Airline of the Year” and also received the “Trailblazer Award for Outstanding New Service Launch” and the “Best Airline Talent Development & Workforce Strategy” award. Receiving the awards on the carrier’s behalf were Francois Oberholzer, …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: H.E. Lütfullah Göktaş, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the United Arab Emirates, hosted a special Turkish breakfast event in Abu Dhabi to mark World Breakfast Day, an annual occasion celebrated worldwide on the first Sunday in June, originating from Türkiye’s Van province. Speaking at the breakfast reception, H.E. Göktaş said: “Breakfast is a …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: Shangri-La Jeddah is pleased to announce the appointment of Lina Khan as Director of Marketing & Communications. In her new role, Lina will lead the hotel’s marketing, communications, public relations, and brand strategy, supporting Shangri-La Jeddah’s continued growth as one of Jeddah’s leading luxury destinations. Originally from Jeddah, Lina brings a strong background across luxury hospitality, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has promoted two accomplished Emirati female pilots to captains, marking a pivotal step forward in its commitment to empowering Emirati women in aviation. Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri both rose through the Emirates Group’s National Cadet Pilot Programme, an initiative that has graduated numerous Emirati pilots. Hanan Mohammed Jawad joined Emirates in 2008 through the cadet pilot programme, driven by …

News Desk DUBAI: dnata Travel Group has announced the appointment of Maura Geertsma as its new Divisional Vice President, Corporate Travel. The newly created role strengthens the company’s ability to meet global demand for strategic corporate travel solutions. Based in Dubai, Maura will oversee dnata Travel Management – the Group’s corporate travel business – working closely with its regional leadership across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Iraq to enhance service excellence, strengthen …