By Rafiq Vayani AL AIN: Adventure Emarat, a UAE-based dynamic group of amateur hobby hikers, has found a novel way to commemorate Pink October to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy and fun lifestyle in preventing breast cancer. On October 25, the group has organized a day hike at Green Mubazzarah, Al Ain, followed by an awareness session …

DUBAI: This Sunday, October 20, Dubai International (DXB) will start the official countdown to Expo 2020, marking the nationwide celebration of one year to go before The World’s Greatest Show.  Establishing its position as the first experience of Expo 2020 and the UAE for many of the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to descend on the Emirates between October …

News Desk DUBAI: Excitement for Expo 2020 Dubai is reaching new heights as the UAE prepares to celebrate One Year to Go across all seven emirates on Sunday, 20 October, with everyone invited to join in this jubilant moment with the nation.  Events around the country, including live performances in Dubai from global superstar Mariah Carey and acclaimed Emirati singer …

There is much focus on child nutrition during the first 1000 days and with good reason: children with good nutrition are ten times more likely to overcome life-threatening childhood diseases and complete at least four grades at school. However, what few know is that access to clean air, or lack of it,is fundamental to a child’s development, both physical and …

By Moneeza Butt/Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Modeste Abayas to hosts exhibition of Shatha Collection with Mirror Work and rich embroidery Abayas from 21st until 23rd October, 2019 in Khayaban e Badban, DHA, Karachi Modeste Abayas takes inspiration from the French word “modeste” meaning humility and modesty, a virtue associated with women in Islam. Modeste Abayas originated in 2017 with a varied …

NORWAY: IPPA (International Pakistan Prestige Awards) released the nominations for their thirdawards to be held here. Scheduled to be held on December 7, 2019 at X Meeting Point,Kragerudveien 50/2013 Skjetten, Oslo, Norway. IPPA is acclaimed to be the biggest independent International Pakistani Awards to be attended by the officials of the Norwegian government and top celebrities of Pakistan.This is going …

By Kamran Hashim KARACHI: Embassy of Republic of Korea, Karachi Office in collaboration with Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi hosted ‘Korean Cultural Festival 2019’ on 17th October 2019 at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. Korean Cultural Festival 2019 is a two day event with it inaugural session at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi and concluding session set to take place …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai is to host the only cinema convention catering to the cinemaindustry in the region, MENA Cinema Forum.Supported by Dubai Studio City& global giants of the cinema industry, the convention will celebrate,discuss, & explore everything new in the world of cinema from October 22 to 24,gathering over 60 speakers, and 800 experts in cinema production, distribution, construction, …

DUBAI: This October, immerse yourself in a spectacular fiesta as BurJuman celebrates the Indian festival of Diwali. The Mall will come alive with an explosion of colours, offering  all ages and nationalities,an exciting opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of Indian culture and traditions. Your favourite City 1016 RJs- Malvika, Sid and Parikishit – will kick off the celebrations …

News Desk KUWAIT: Splash, the Middle East’s largest high-street fashion retailer, has debuted its online shopping experience in Kuwait with the introduction of its new e-commerce website – splashfashions.com/kw, offering a wide selection of stylish womenswear and menswear fashion. Splash’s new dedicated website, splashfashions.com/kw, in English and Arabic features user-friendly design and assures easy navigation across various product categories, as well as convenient …