DUBAI: Danube Properties, a major Dubai-based property developer, announced that it has sold 80 percent of the Phase I of Lawnz – its Dh550 million affordable housing project – within three days of the project’s launch when buyers were seeing queueing up for tokens. The company had earlier completely discouraged wholesalers seeking to buy out blocks of apartments for re-selling, …

DUBAI: The blockbuster movie Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, one of the highest grossing films of Pakistan, now has its most awaited sequel on its way, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, whose trailer was released at an exclusive event held on 25th June, 2018 at Nueplex cinemas, Rashid Minhas Road Karachi. Produced under the banner of Salman Iqbal Films and ARY …

KARACHI: Coca-Cola Pakistan reveals an official coffee-table book for Coke Studio, in celebration of its 10 glorious years of musical legacy and Pakistani pride. Coke Studio, which first aired in 2008, has gained unprecedented success over the years. With over 1 billion views and counting, it has undoubtedly established itself as the biggest and most influential music platform in the …

ADDIS ABABA: U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Gilbert Kaplan led a large delegation of U.S. businesses and officials from across the U.S. government on a visit to Ethiopian Airlines. Under Secretary Kaplan met with Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam, to discuss potential ways for U.S. companies to partner with Ethiopian Airlines to achieve even greater growth, including in the construction …

DUBAI: GE Power (NYSE: GE)announced a growing list of accomplishments by its industry-leading HA gas turbine and its services portfolio—including the 26th HA in commercial operation and the new MXL2 with Additive Manufactured Performance upgrade for the GT13E2 turbine. These accomplishments reiterate GE Power’s unique position to help gas power producers efficiently and profitably meet the growing demand for electricity. According …

DUBAI: Travellers at Dubai International (DXB) looking for great coffee and tasty local cuisine can now experience a traditional Emirati coffeehouse in Terminal 3 at the new S34 Gahwa Mezza Bar. Recently opened, S34 is a home-grown concept taking inspiration from the coffeehouses found in old Dubai, and the alleys of the Al Fahidi neighbourhood. As a contrast to the …

SINGAPORE: Shan Foods’ recent campaign “Khaana With Parosi” developed with Ogilvy Pakistan secured the prestigious Silver Award in the food category at the APAC Effie Awards, 2018 held in Singapore. ‘The Effie Awards’ is a prominent global platform where being recognized amongst thousands of submissions from around the globe is an unprecedented achievement and Shan Food’s is Pakistan’s’ first indigenous brand …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The International Institute for Tolerance part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced the launch of a bold initiative, World Tolerance Summit – a two-day mega conference – to be held at the Armani Hotel, Dubai, from November 15 to 16, 2018, to coincide with the International Day of Tolerance on November 16. With its …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, today honored members of the airline’s workforce for their exceptional performance and efforts in realising the recent successful launch of the airline’s double daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service connecting Bahrain International Airport and London, Heathrow. The ceremony, which was held at Gulf Air’s headquarters, was attended by members of the airline’s executive …

KARACHI: The youngest in the music fraternity making waves, and is already going places. This multi-talented boy has been a singer and an actor since a very young age. Some of his recent work included him starring in the most watched Pakistani feature films; ‘Karachi Se Lahore’ and ‘Lahore Se Agay’ along with several TV serials. Aashir Wajahat launched his …