DUBAI: Day two of Emirates sponsored Stars on Board offered nonstop, captivating performances from some of the biggest names in the Arabic music scene. Lebanese singing sensation Melhem Zein kicked off the nightly concert while Nawal Al Zughbi showcased her musical brilliance at the closing performance. Earlier in the day, both cruise passengers and the stars visited Nassau Island in the Bahamas. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, today opened Gulfood 2018, the 23rd edition of the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Spread across one million square feet of exhibition space,Gulfood is the world’s first major food and …

DUBAI: One of just two Saturdays to be staged during the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival, the other being Super Saturday in three weeks’ time, the seventh meeting of this year’s international extravaganza was highlighted by the Group 2 Balanchine Stakes sponsored by AZIZI Developments.  The US$200,000 event included a thrilling finish between Godolphin’s multiple G2 winner and race favourite Promising …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Plant your feet, stand your ground and let your voices soar. The Karachi Kings are ready for a sensational new round of cricket in the HBL-PSL Season 3. With the start of the league only days away the Karachi Kings have their sights on the ultimate prize. With the a different approach to the launch this …

DUBAI: Day one of Emirates sponsored Stars on Board kicked off with a diverse line-up of talent and live performances.  Arab Idol star Youssef Arafat and singer Tarek Al Atrash serenaded audiences while superstar Najwa Karam closed the night with her show-stopping signature tunes. In addition, Emirates auctioned off a signed Arsenal Club jersey with proceeds going to support St Jude …

DUBAI: Saturday’s seven-race card is the latter half of a 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival double header this weekend at Meydan Racecourse, highlighted by the Balanchine (G2) and Firebreak Stakes (G3). Each race is worth US$200,000 and respectively could have Dubai World Cup night implications. Restricted to fillies and mares and on turf, the 1800m Balanchine Sponsored by Azizi Developments …

DUBAI: After signing with Sony Music Entertainment Middle East earlier this year, talented songwriter and fierce Urban Pop songstress Manal premieres her much anticipated debut music video, “Taj” with the label. Directed by Tarik Azzougarh known as Cilvaringz, an officially affiliated producer and artist with the American rap legends Wu-Tang Clan, with whom he had sold the world’s most expensive album …

DUBAI: Qantas and Emirates welcome the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) draft determination that proposes to grant authorisation for their partnership for another five years. The continuation of the joint business, announced in August 2017, will see the airlines deliver expanded services to better leverage each other’s networks, offering travellers improved schedule choice, increased frequent flyer benefits and an ongoing …

ISTANBUL: Gulf Craft, the Emirates-based leading luxury yacht manufacturer and amongst the top ten superyacht manufacturers in the world, along with BC Marine, its official dealer in Turkey, unveils its luxury superyacht at the prestigious boat show taking place from 17th – 25th February 2018. Majesty 110 is expected to be a show stopper. This superyacht, crafted with freedom and …

DUBAI: Thursday’s sixth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse was highlighted by the Group 3 US$250,000 UAE 2000 Guineas sponsored by Al Tayer Motors. Over 1600m on dirt, the classic turned into a procession by Godolphin’s Charlie Appleby-trained Gold Town, who completed a treble on the card for the owners. Fifteen may have gone to post …