News Desk ABU DHABI: As communities across the region continue to practice physical distancing, ToTok—the popular instant messaging app used regularly by millions of people across the world—is giving users more ways to celebrate Ramadan this year. The ‘ToTok Ramadan Virtual Gathering’ campaign ultimately encourages people to have fun while staying safe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Running until May 23, all ToTok users …

News Desk DUBAI: In line with the directives from the Ministry of Health and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), Jumeirah Group is re-opening three of its signature restaurants at Jumeirah Al Naseem and Jumeirah Mina A’Salam from today (Friday 24th April 2020).  KAYTO, Rockfish and Shimmers will all be operating in accordance with governmental guidelines to continually protect both …

DUBAI: With more time on hand, making meals at home is becoming an increasingly common practice, as residents look to adopt healthier, and more cost-effective lifestyle choices. Research shows, the right food choices can also help boost immunity and reduce anxiety. With a surge in at home cooking, storing food effectively to reduce waste and prolong shelf life has never …

News Desk DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim Fashion has expanded its digital footprint and customer reach with the launch of an online webstore for LEGO Certified Stores in the UAE – yellowblocks.me. The new platform invites LEGO-lovers across the country to enjoy greater convenience as they shop from the Danish toy company’s wide variety of creative and interactive products. The online …

KARACHI: As Pakistan faces one of its biggest challenges of Covid-19, we stand together with the nation. LUX Style Awards (LSA) has decided to not go ahead with the grand awards ceremony in 2020. We will instead redirect our show funds to partner with the Akhuwat Foundation in order to support the impacted members of our entertainment and fashion industry. …

KARACHI: The Citizens Foundation is producing and presenting a 45-minute colourful and engaging show for kids by the name of “Ilm Ka Aangan” (The Learning Courtyard). The show will be aired every Sunday at 11 a.m. on PTV Teleschool – a dedicated TV channel for virtual learning launched by the Ministry of Federal Education Pakistan. This programme is structured around early …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: National Geographic and National Geographic Abu Dhabi announce that One World: Together At Home — a globally televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic — will air on 19 April 2020 at 4 AM UAE Time/3 AM KSA Time with a rerun on 19 April 2020 on National Geographic at 1 PM UAE Time/12 PM KSA Time and on National Geographic Abu Dhabi at 9 …

News Desk KARACHI: After making a huge hit in cinemas in Pakistan and abroad, everyone’s beloved Mangu from the animated comedy film- The Donkey King is here with a public service anthem to give an important message to the masses during these difficult times. The makers of the movie have released a public service anthem requesting everyone to practice social …

News Desk KARACHI: The multifaceted artist, Zoya Nasir, who rose to mainstream notoriety last year after her performance in the critically acclaimed Hania, has now launched her own YouTube channel. This next chapter in her many hustles is an ode to the fact that this budding star isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Highly praised as a beautician and an actress, …

News Desk KARACHI: SOC Films, spearheaded by Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, proudly releases, for the time first time, six short-films created by girls part of the flagship program, “Siyaani Saheliyan”. The 6-month long collaborative program with Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) had earlier culminated with a series of film screenings in South Punjab. With ‘Siyani Sahelian’, SOC Films and ITA aimed to …