By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature began its 10th anniversary celebrations today with a spectacular opening event at The Cultural & Scientific Association, Al Mamzar. The ceremony featured multi-cultural performers honouring the history of the Festival and its home, Dubai, with recitals by Festival 2018 authors, shadow-dancers, pearl diver aerialists and traditional Emirati sea-faring singers, bringing …

DUBAI: Nine Middlesex University Dubai students participated in the American University of Sharjah’s 11th Annual Model United Nations (AUSMUN) conference from 8th to 10th February 2018. The conference attracted participation from over 840 delegates across 13 of the top universities and high schools in the UAE and beyond. The nine Middlesex University Dubai students were mentored by Mahine Rizvi Ahmad, …

DUBAI: The UAE will continue to lead the GCC’s luxury hospitality segment to 2022, with 73% of existing luxury hotel stock and 61% of the region’s current luxury pipeline located in the country, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25. The research demonstrates that luxury properties have …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Indigo Living, an upscale home-furnishing retail outlet in the UAE gives its Spring/Summer 2018 collection a Midas touch – from rock star chic to coastal suites this season. The collection features four new distinct style stories, and plenty of inspiration for refreshing living space. From the coastal cool of Shorecliff and calico accents of True Blue, …

DUBAI: The final night of Emirates sponsored Stars on Board concluded with a mesmerising performance from legendary singer and ‘Caesar of the Arabic song’, Kadim Al Saher. Comedian and satirist Mario Bassil also entertained audiences with his witty humour. Earlier in the day, Emirates Cabin Crew interacted with cruise passengers ahead of their visit to CocoCay. Emirates has supported the Stars …

KARACHI: Focuspk on Campus was hosted here today at Greenwich University, courtesy the university and Focuspk, a production and entertainment trade conference. The well-attended programme comprised a speaking session and two workshops, and was one of a series of similar gatherings to be held at various campuses through the year. Students of Greenwich as well as the media attended the …

DUBAI: Day two of Emirates sponsored Stars on Board offered nonstop, captivating performances from some of the biggest names in the Arabic music scene. Lebanese singing sensation Melhem Zein kicked off the nightly concert while Nawal Al Zughbi showcased her musical brilliance at the closing performance. Earlier in the day, both cruise passengers and the stars visited Nassau Island in the Bahamas. …

DUBAI: Day one of Emirates sponsored Stars on Board kicked off with a diverse line-up of talent and live performances.  Arab Idol star Youssef Arafat and singer Tarek Al Atrash serenaded audiences while superstar Najwa Karam closed the night with her show-stopping signature tunes. In addition, Emirates auctioned off a signed Arsenal Club jersey with proceeds going to support St Jude …

DUBAI: After signing with Sony Music Entertainment Middle East earlier this year, talented songwriter and fierce Urban Pop songstress Manal premieres her much anticipated debut music video, “Taj” with the label. Directed by Tarik Azzougarh known as Cilvaringz, an officially affiliated producer and artist with the American rap legends Wu-Tang Clan, with whom he had sold the world’s most expensive album …

KARACHI: Renowned Belgian chef and chocolatier Marc Leon Pauquet arrived in Pakistan on Monday and was welcomed by Hashoo Group, owners of the Marriott and Pearl Continental Hotels in Pakistan, as well as the Belgian Ambassador to Pakistan His Excellency Mr. Fredric Verheyden. Mr. Pauquet will visit Islamabad and Karachi as part of a week-long Chocolate Festival at Marriott and …