On Friday, 23rd of May, 2025 PR drop was an aromatic journey through rich, nostalgic flavors — courtesy of Chef Faiza Nouman of Zam Bakes. The highlight: Chicken Khowsay — a comforting bowl of yellow curry, silky coconut undertones, and real, robust spices that elevate every bite. The noodles were perfectly complemented by Chef Faiza’s signature chilli oil, which added …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized a three-day “Arts Alumni Festival 2025,” which began with a colourful inauguration on Friday. Chief Guest, Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Haider Shah, along with President Arts Council Mohammad Ahmed Shah, officially opened the festival by cutting the ribbon at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery exhibition. Also present at the event were Vice …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority, headed a delegation from Expo City Dubai on a visit to Expo 2025 Osaka aimed at building on the success of the initiatives and programmes launched at the World Expo in Dubai. The two-day trip included a …

By Rafiq Vayani PORT-LOUIS Mauritius: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has officially launched its new Travel Store in Port-Louis, Mauritius, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s commitment to enhancing travel experiences for its customers. At the opening ceremony, Emirates’ long-standing partnership with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) was also extended in its commitment to promote tourism to the …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has delivered record-breaking financial performance and highest-ever customer satisfaction performance in the first quarter of 2025, building on last year’s momentum with further notable improvements across revenue, operational efficiency, and fleet expansion. Profit after tax reached AED 685 million (U.S.$ 187 million), marking a 30 per cent increase year-on-year, driven by robust passenger demand …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced today the launch of its Ab Initio Pilot Training programme, in partnership with international overseas flight training partners. This initiative comes as part of the airline’s workforce strategy to meet the growing demands of its expanding fleet and network over the next decade. flydubai operates a young and efficient fleet of Boeing …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is ramping up its operations for this year’s Hajj season, with 33 special flights to Jeddah and Medina operating until 31 May and between 10 and 16 June to support the thousands of pilgrims traveling for their once-in-a-lifetime journey to the holy city of Mecca. Emirates will also operate 13 more flights to/from regional destinations including …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: JS Investments Limited (JSIL), Pakistan’s oldest private sector Asset Management and REIT Management Company licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has partnered with Gohar Group of Companies, a leading real estate group, to officially launch JS Hotel REIT (JSHR), Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant hybrid hotel REIT featuring a multinational, globally renowned hotel brand …

Web Desk DUBAI: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai today announced it was named the #1 Top Meeting Hotel in the Middle East & Africa by Cvent. The globally recognised Cvent Top Meeting Hotels lists properties that set themselves apart by delivering outstanding MICE experiences through thoughtful event planner collaboration, exceptional service, and tailored event offerings. JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai’s strategic online presence …

News Desk CAIRO: EGYPTAIR, a leading airline in the Middle East and Africa, is embarking on a transformative upgrade of its network infrastructure to boost operational efficiency, increase resilience, and deliver more reliable services for passengers. As part of this modernization, EgyptAir has selected advanced connectivity and infrastructure solutions from SITA, the global leader in air transport technology. This strategic …