MALDIVES: In line with the growing demand from GCC visitors for destination weddings in the Maldives, Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched a new enchanting overwater wedding venue, offering a unique, romantic setting to host wedding ceremonies and vow renewals throughout the year. The wedding venue sits serenely in the resort’s overwater fine dining complex, adjacent to the French fine dining venue …

DUBAI: The national pavilion at the World Exposition Expo 2020 in Dubai will be built based on the architectural design of young Czech architects from the company Formosa AA Inc., who are also doctoral students at the CTU in Prague, Faculty of Architecture. It will be built by a consortium of the companies MCI Prague Inc. and a Swiss company …

MUSCAT: Oman Air will commence its new flight from Muscat to the Moroccan city of Casablanca as of July 1, 2018. The national carrier of the sultanate of Oman is looking into further expanding its fleet and destination network as the airline continues to grow its operations out of its hub in Muscat. The new route comes after Oman Air’s …

KARACHI: Shaheen Air International is all set to fly over 40,000 pilgrims; comprising both private and government Hujjaj as part of its annual Hajj schedule for the year 2018. The Hajj operations shall begin from 14th July, 2018 and will transport pilgrims from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Faisalabad and Quetta. In the pre-Hajj operation, several flights shall carry more than 40,000 pilgrims …

KARACHI:  Dolmen Mall has a prestigious image when it comes to celebrating festivities throughout the year. This Ramadan, Dolmen Mall brought the community together to revel happiness, accomplishment, values, emotions, love and togetherness, all under one roof to create a positive social change. In collaboration with top-notch brands Khaadi, BabyShop, OUP, McDonalds and Sindbads, the Dolmen Family shared pre-Eid smiles …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and Crop One will co-invest US$40 million to build the world’s largest vertical farming facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central. The project is a joint venture with U.S.-based Crop One Holdings, the world’s leading vertical farm operator. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive …

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 …