DUBAI: Vibrant art installations are set to adorn public locations across the UAE as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s new grassroots initiative to highlight the nation’s unique identity, as it prepares to welcome millions of people from around the world. My Urban Freej is a programme of public art that encapsulates the creative spirit, dynamic multiculturalism and strong sense of …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Bells n Bells is honoured to bring you another mega event at Defence Authority Country & Golf Club to celebrate the festive season of Spring along with the magnificent festival of Basant on Sunday, 1st March, 2020. This is the fifth time that Bells n Bells has organized Basant & Spring Festival for members and guests …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is creating a memorable travel experience for its customers for Valentine’s Day. The airline will serve 40 unique Valentine’s Day themed desserts and treats on board and across its network of lounges spread over six continents. To celebrate the season of love, Emirates’ chefs have created Valentine’s Day desserts for most of its 41 lounges worldwide from …

KARACHI: The most anticipated war drama film “The Last Full Measure” would be hitting cinemas across Pakistan on Friday, (today) 31st January 2020, making this the first time that a Hollywood film by a Pakistani Executive Producer would be released in Pakistan. Written and directed by Todd Robinson, the film stars Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, William Hurt Ed Harris, and …

News Desk DUBAI: The Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group, the UAE-based perfumery pioneer, revealed today (Wednesday 29th January 2020) the opening of its newest and largest flagship store at the Dubai Mall. Strategically located in level one of the mall, the new store signals the commencement of a renewed period of heritage for Swiss Arabian-highlighting the company’s continuing commitment to create …

By Rafiq Vayani/Kamran Hashim KARACHI: Laal Series & Natasha Baig hosted a celebration of Natasha Baig’s debut album “Zariya” at Pakistan American Cultural Centre, Karachi on 28th January 2020. Magnitude of this launch event was no less than grand. As per schedule of events, we were greeted at the red carpet by the media partners and their photographers and they …

By Kamran Hashim SHARJAH: ArtOne62 Gallery hosted a display of artworks titled as “The story of Australian Aboriginal Art”, this artwork consist of Australian Aboriginal Art specially brought in from Australia in collaboration with Gallery One62 Australia. Opening reception of this exhibition was held on Tuesday 28th January 2020 at 06:00 pm at ArtOne62 Gallery in Clifton Block 04. This …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports is preparing to welcome a surge of thousands of Chinese travellers at Dubai International (DXB) ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year weekend, following a year that saw record numbers and rising satisfaction ratings from that fast-growing market thanks to the implementation of new products and services that cater to Chinese clientele and new routes. Advance figures …

By Kamran Hashim/Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The 7th edition of Karachi Eat Food Festival commonly known Karachi Eat 2020 was held at Beach View Park, Clifton from 10th January 2020 and went on till 12th January 2020. Karachi Eat is owned by CKO Event Architecture is getting bigger, better and well recognized brand among Karachi’s eatery circles. On Friday 10th of …

TUNIS: Hazem Ben-Gacem invests half a million euros in Tunisian fashion brand; LYOUM set to accelerate its international expansion plans Tunisian fashion brand LYOUM (LYOUM.fr/en/) is eyeing new product ranges and expansion in international markets after an investment of €500,000 from Hazem Ben-Gacem. The Tunisian philanthropist believes the Tunis-based business, founded by French and Tunisian couple Claire and Sofiane Ben Chaabane, can …