News Desk ABU DHABI/MADRID: Etihad Airways and Air Europa have celebrated a historic milestone as Air Europa operates its inaugural wet-lease flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, marking the Spanish carrier’s first-ever aircraft operation from the Middle East. The landmark Boeing 787-9 service represents a significant evolution of the partnership between the two airlines, building on their expanded codeshare agreement …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates’ passengers experienced minimal disruptions to their travel plans after last night’s (23 June) regional events, with regularly scheduled flights resuming within a few short hours. The airline quickly activated its robust contingency and disruption plans, with no diversions, only a small number of cancellations and a few flights experiencing longer flight paths due to airspace congestion. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Star Food Spot by Chef Ramsha Ibtisam successfully hosted a One Day Baking Workshop on Sunday, 22nd June 2025, led by the talented Chef Afshan Mansoor. The hands-on workshop featured a delightful range of recipes including Alaska Cake, assorted Cup Cakes, Muffins, Baklava, Lemon Cheese Pie, Milk Shake, and Cherry Berries Tea Cake — offering participants …

Web Desk ISLAMABAD: inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has emerged as the top-ranked app in Pakistan’s Maps & Navigation category, according to the latest rankings on Google Play Store. The app also ranks first in the Travel category on Apple’s App Store. The development marks a significant moment in the country’s evolving mobility landscape, especially amid shifting …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Deerfields Mall is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Champs Platinum Fitness Club, a premier 30,000-square-foot sports and wellness destination set to redefine fitness experiences in the region. Located on Level 1, the state-of-the-art club will officially open its doors to the public on June 20, 2025. Founded by the revered basketball icon Fadi El …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Beloved daughter of Chef Ramsha Ibtisam, Mirha Ibtisam proudly won the silver medal at the Second Culinary Championship, held on Thursday, 19 June 2025 at The SAGE Banquet and hosted by Pakistan Chefs Club. This inspiring competition offered a valuable platform that encouraged creativity, built confidence, and fostered a healthy spirit of learning and challenge among …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Emirates Group’s annual flagship innovation and technology forum, ForsaTEK, is once again bringing cutting-edge technology partnerships, dynamic start-ups, thought-provoking discussions, and emerging talent developing game-changing concepts to the fore. ForsaTEK has expanded its reach this year to drive greater innovation engagement across the Group’s different departments and businesses, focusing on scaling successful trials to extract …

Today, the Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF) 2025, organized by the Karachi Film Society (KFS) in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) Pakistan, commemorated World Intellectual Property Day through a series of impactful events over four days. The initiative, led by HUM Network and PIFF, drew a large and engaged crowd, who appreciated the significance of this cultural milestone. …

News Desk KARACHI: Skills Valley proudly celebrated Mango Day with a vibrant and flavorful culinary exhibition featuring the creative talents of its Culinary and Baking students. The event brought together aspiring chefs, industry experts, and food enthusiasts to honor the king of fruits – Mango – through innovative and delicious culinary creations. A total of 25 students participated in the …

News Desk DUBAI: talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region, has partnered with AdTech company Flyby, to introduce Smart Delivery Boxes across its delivery fleet in Dubai. These digitally enhanced boxes turn delivery bikes into mobile, data-driven advertising platforms, offering brands a powerful and measurable way to reach consumers across the UAE. The Smart Delivery Boxes feature digital …