By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI:  Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP) held its Yearbook 2018 launch at a local hotel in Karachi. The SECP Policy Board Chairman, Mr. Khalid Mirza, was the chief guest at the occasion. MUFAP is the trade association representing Pakistan’s asset management industry comprising of 19 Asset Management Companies managing 281 Funds (in conventional and Shariah compliant …

DUBAI: As the UAE celebrated the empowerment that 2.65 million females enjoy in the Gulf country, a handful of medical professionals were busy raising awareness about the 34 symptoms of menopause – a key phase of every woman’s life and a core component of her health – on the occasion of the International Women’s Day. Discussion on menopause – which …

DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free’ choral ensemble – The Dubai Duty Free Nightingales – have been awarded with the “Best A Cappella Performance” at the recently concluded ChoirFest Middle East 2019. The competition, organised by The Fridge, took place at Gems Wellington Academy in Silicon Oasis on the afternoon of the 8th March and featured choirs from corporate, community and schools …

KARACHI: Ad and music video director Saqib Malik is all set to make his mark in the world of cinema with his much anticipated and talked about first venture, titled “Baaji”. “Baaji” has been creating a strong buzz since it was announced last year. The film’s intriguing storyline, the ensemble cast and most of all a powerful  role for Meera …

DUBAI: Known for its iconic products, O Boticário continues to redefine the beauty experience in the UAE by opening the second store in Dubai which is the regional flagship concept store at the Dubai Mall, the largest shopping mall in the world. The O Boticário outlet in the Dubai Mall, places an unprecedented emphasis on quality and retail innovation by …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mrs. Nazli Abid Nisar CEO and founder of Bells n Bells with the mission is to become the best ‘Event Management firm’ in Pakistan successfully hosted “Basant & Spring Festival 2019” on 03rd march 2019 at auspicious Ocean View Lawn of Defence Authority Country and Golf Club. “Basant & Spring Festival 2019” turned out to be …

DUBAI: Indigo Living, an upscale home furnishing and interior company recently launched its new spring and summer 2019 collection and celebrates its 40th anniversary. Continuing to ride a wave of metallic trends, the four latest style stories bring together plush opulence, clean lines and gilded details in distinct, sensual palettes. From the European elegance of Parisian Blush and royal blue …

DUBAI: Emirates Airline is offering UAE travelers a chance to discover the world or visit family and friends back home this spring break. Book a relaxing beach holiday on a picturesque island in the Maldives, or go on an adventure and visit some of Asia’s most vibrant cities including Phuket and Singapore. European and North American travellers can also take …

KARACHI: The 10th Karachi Literary Festival has set off in Beach Luxury Hotel on Friday. A session on “Pakistani Cinema: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” was held later on the evening and moderated by President Arts Council of Pakistan Muhammad Ahmed Shah himself. Expressing his views Mr. Shah said, “We are setting up an independent production house and film academy followed …

News Desk DUBAI: The nation’s outstanding young poets were recognised today at the prize giving ceremony of the Taaleem Award for Poetry held during the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (1-9 March 2019). The winners received a commemorative book featuring their winning entries and a trophy, awarded to them by the 2019 Festival poet Joshua Seigal alongside folk poet Zainab …