By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel, in partnership with the Foreign Affairs Liaison Office Karachi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and in collaboration with the All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association (PFVA), successfully hosted the Mango Diplomacy Fest today at the Grand Ballroom, bringing together members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, business leaders, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Engineering has launched Material Futures Studio, a six-week programme that challenges university students to reimagine retired aircraft materials and transform them into new products. Led by the Upcycling department within Emirates Engineering, the Material Futures Studio brings students together with aviation professionals to work on real-world industry challenges, encouraging fresh thinking while helping develop the next …

Exclusive insights from STR support the resilience of Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sector, underpinned by strong domestic demand and continued investmentNew WTTC research confirms that no destination has suffered permanent collapse following a crisis, with recovery often leading to stronger growth RIYADH: WTM Spotlight Riyadh will showcase the strength, resilience and rapid growth of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector, bringing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Malaysia (KPKM), through the Agriculture Counsellor Office Dubai, is hosting “Taste of Malaysia: Durian & Feast @ Dubai” on 31 July and 1 August 2026 at MySquare Restaurant, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai, Business Bay. Premium Malaysian durian is the centrepiece of the two-day programme, complemented by a curated selection …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consul of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, attended an exclusive dinner hosted by Mr. Nadeem Omar, Chairman of the Omar Group of Companies and owner of the Quetta Gladiators, to celebrate the opening of Don Corrado restaurant.The new restaurant brings a luxury expression of Italian cuisine to the city, blending premium hospitality with timeless interiors …

Customers Can Now use Crypto.com Pay™ on the Airline’s App and Website Platforms By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has officially launched Crypto.com Pay™, allowing its customers to use the digital payment solution on the airline’s website and app platforms. Customers with a Crypto.com account booking on emirates.com and the Emirates App can now select Crypto.com Pay™ at checkout, with transactions …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Emirates Park Zoo & Resort has been recognised as the Best Destination in the UAE at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards, adding another significant tribute to its growing list of achievements. The award celebrates Emirates Park Zoo & Resort’s unique approach to hospitality and guest experiences, bringing together zoo, nature, adventure, and resort hospitality …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: In a landmark initiative to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the Republic of Türkiye, Bukhari Group of Companies, under the leadership of Brig. (R) Sardar Sajjad Hussain, Group CEO of Bukhari Group, and the Ibni Sina Institute signed a Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Bukhari Group Head Office in Karachi. The agreement …

More than 1.2 million women travelled to Thailand alone in 2024. The ones who went know exactly why. The ones who have not yet gone are running out of reasons to wait Solo travel for women is no longer a niche pursuit. It is, by almost every measure, a mainstream movement. Women now drive 82 per cent of all travel …

Hotels that extend your life. Restaurants that rebuild your immunity. Temples that restore your mind. Thailand has assembled the most sophisticated wellness infrastructure in Southeast Asia There is a moment, somewhere between your third sunrise yoga session on a Koh Samui terrace and your first consultation with a physician blending traditional Thai medicine with longevity science, when a Thailand trip …