DUBAI: The UAE’s creative scene is set for a boost with the launch of an extensive programme to promote, support and elevate design and crafts across the nation and help position the sector globally, starting at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Design and Crafts Programme, launched during the region’s largest creative festival, Dubai Design Week, will offer creative, technical and economic support to …

DUBAI: Another impressive Transguard Carnival is in the books for Transguard Group, as the company hosted 5,000 employees at its biannual event, which was held at Dubai’s Etisalat Academy Sports and Leisure Club recently. “Transguard Carnival is one of my favourite staff events as it allows both site-based and HQ-based employees to come together outside of their duties and to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: With less than 50 days to go before Christmas, Emirates Official Store is making Christmas extra special this year with a new range of seasonal gifts for the family, as well as aviation inspired limited edition items. Festive family looks The beloved Christmas jumper is back once again – with a new Santa face design. Unisex jumpers …

KARACHI: Elysee Productions launched the title song of its maiden cinematic venture ‘Sacch’, featuring the vocals of the legendary Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The title song gives glimpses of the film’s lead characters who seem to be in great pain and despair. The heart-wrenching melody is penned by Fatima Najeeb and the director of the film’s music is …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Thousands of chess fanatics are expected to flock to the UAE for the inaugural Bench Chess Festival, touted as the biggest festival of its kind in the emirates. Filipina actress Lovi Poe will grace the event, as well as the grand opening of Bench’s new outlets in Al Wahda Street, Sharjah. The chess festival will be …

DUBAI: MONOPOLY Dubai, the first regionally inspired version of the iconicboard game MONOPOLY, was officially launched at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Dubai Holding has a total of five property squares on the board, the largest number of locations by a single company. The luxurious Burj Al Arab Jumeirah was officially unveiled as the most exclusive property on the board. …

KARACHI: Provincial Minister of Information and Labor Saeed Ghani said that the message of peace is very important through the exhibition of the artists’ creations. Holding painting exhibitions is commendable to honor an artists’ work. An artists’ artworks are the means by which humans connect with others, he said while addressing the exhibition of stone carvings of Kamran Hamid and …

DUBAI: In another entertainment first, Emirates is showing the highly acclaimed Seven Worlds, One Planet documentary live at the same time as its BBC One broadcast in the UK. While Emirates already streams live news and sport on board most of its aircraft, this is the first time any airline has streamed a show at the same time as its TV network …

News Desk DUBAI: Valera, award-winning Swiss hair specialists has partnered with The New Store (TNS) to launch its Professional Hair styling range of hairdryers and styling products/accessories in the UAE. The new innovative and stylish range is engineered to suit different types of hair and styling needs for both men and women. Valera’s easy-to-use range comes with several features such …

News Desk HYDERABAD: The fourth store launch of SUSEN, and the first in Hyderabad took place here today at main Autobhan Road,Hyderabad. Star-studded with prominent celebrities and models, as well as socialites, the opening was marked by a glamorous fashion presentation. The evening kick-started with a bustling red carpet where guests took pictures on arrival, at the media wall.The host …