DUBAI: Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, highlighted the Importance of working towards Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEBs) in collaboration with Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE). The event titled ‘Building a Case for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings’ was …

KARACHI: Syra Shahroz and Shahroz Subwari as Friends of AM:PM hosted the launch of Omega’s Seamaster Collection at Dolmen Mall on Sunday, the 24th of December 2017 at AM:PM Store in Karachi. Omega’s Seamaster Collection has become one of the most quintessential pieces of Omega’s roster.  “Aqua” and “Terra.” These two Latin words not only describe the world beneath our …

RIYADH: As part of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) winter calendar that includes diversified theatric and artistic events in different cities across the Kingdom, GEA hosted ‘America’s Got Talent’ live shows for the first time in the Kingdom and across the Middle East. The ‘Got Talent’ shows gathered more than 5500 people and took place on Thursday and Friday, the …

Filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala and superstar Akshay Kumar are working towards making ‘Houseful 4’ the biggest one in the franchise. The fourth instalment of the super-hit franchise, which is set to go on floors in 2018 and is scheduled for a Diwali 2019 release, has become a fixation with the duo, which are also neighbours. Sources say whenever the two meet, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Dolmen Mall celebrates 25 years of Dolmen Shopping Festival DSF25 kickoff on Friday, 22 December, at all three malls. Silver jubilee celebrations began with a bang with a grand opening ceremony for the 25th Dolmen Shopping Festival. Khalid Malik hosted the inauguration that featured celebrity appearances by Ali Azmat and Ahsan Khan. The celebration featured an …

DUBAI: OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network, has partnered with the Middle East & North Africa’s award-winning Arabic children’s edutainment provider, Lamsa, to ensure even more value to customers through an easy-to-use, child-friendly mobile app. The collaboration represents a mutual value-driven initiative that amplifies OSN and Lamsa’s focus on delivering engaging, culturally relevant and interactive content experiences for families across …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: YBQ Design Studios launched its Autumn/Fall 2017 limited assortment called, ‘Shanakht’ in mid December, 2017 with an exclusive launch event in Karachi that was well-attended by media, celebrities and socialites including actors like Sarwat Gillani, Hania Amir, Saboor Aly, Singer Danyal Zafar, photographer Rizwanul Haq, and Makeup Artist Nighat Misbah. Shanakht is a luxury prêt compilation …

DUBAI: Be transported to the North Pole this festive season and explore the Little Elf’s Village at Dubai Marina Mall, with fun activities in a winter wonderland setting for the whole family to enjoy! Complete with a Mushroom Elf House, Toy Factory, giant leaf swing, wishing well, toy conveyor, playground and more, there’s a host of activities and festive merriment …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Superstar Ricky Martin will headline the third day of the 16th Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival 2018, taking place at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre between 21st and 23rd February. Martin has been responsible for bringing Latin music to the forefront of mainstream pop, and is credited for selling over 70 million albums across the world, apart from bagging …

KARACHI: foodpanda is now bringing Pakistan’s coolest food market “Bites and Vibes” to Karachi today (Sunday), December 17th, 2017 between 12pm-10pm. An afternoon and evening of great food, amazing music and cool vibes – all in one place at Alliance Francaise. This is a call to all the foodies and music fans in Karachi to enjoy delicious tasting bites, ranging from …