KARACHI: The spring edition of the craft fair series by The Crafter’s Guild and Firefly took place 4th March at The Royal Rodale as Bohemian, a Fair for Creatives. Bohemian welcomed 79 participants from all over Karachi, Sukkur, Bhawalpur, Lahore and other nearby areas to showcase their work. This year, 22% of the crafts on display were by male artisans …

KARACHI: One of Pakistan’s  exquisite clothing and lifestyle brands, edenrobe Woman, known for creating magic by bringing delicate patterns, exquisite prints and colors to life has launched their much anticipated Spring 2018 collection “Summer Echoes” for the fashion and color fantasy lovers. Having around 80 different designs in a wide range of bright hues and eye catching colors, the new …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Peng Qureshi has been a renowned name in Pakistan’s hair and beauty industry for more than three decades now. In 1974, she followed her dreams to London to pursue her passion for beauty and hair styling. She qualified for the World Federation of Hairdressing and worked under experts such as Vidal Sassoon, Robert Fielding, Christine Shaw …

KARACHI: Pakistan International Film Festival, under the banner of Karachi Film Society organised a three-day Digital Storytelling Workshop here in the metropolitan from February 26 to 28, 2018 at Pearl Continental Hotel. The PIFF team went throughout schools and universities in Karachi to find passionate and keen students to be part of the workshop. Thirty students were selected from institutions …

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 …