DUBAI: Thuraya Telecommunications recently attended USPACOM Pacific Endeavor 2017, hosted by the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) in the United States, where it presented an intensive training workshop on critical satellite communication technologies for first responders and military experts from 22 participating Asia-Pacific countries. The annual invite-only event ran from August 14 to 25 in San Jose, CA and focused on …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the head office of the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). During his visit, Sheikh Mohammed approved a number of future development projects. Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid …

DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai reiterated its endeavour and commitment to harness the world’s most sophisticated technologies to be utilized in diverse RTA’s operations to support the delivery of its services to the public from different social segments. To this effect, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority and Siemens have recently inked a memorandum of understanding …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will add an additional daily flight on its Doha – Kathmandu route from 1 September, to meet high demand during Nepal’s festival season, which takes place every year in September and October. The additional frequency will be served by an Airbus A320, departing Doha at 01:25 and arriving in Kathmandu at …

DUBAI: The Dubai Mall is celebrating Eid Al Adha with a host of inspiring cultural activities and entertainment for the whole family across the long weekend; from Thursday August 31, until Sunday September 3, 2017 at Souk Atrium, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai in Free for all to enjoy. Get creative with The Happy Box Workshops, each day between 12noon and …

KARACHI: Renowned actor and writer Osman Khalid Butt is all set to add another feather in his cap by officially becoming the Director of Choreography for the upcoming movie ‘Parchi’. Prior to this, he has choreographed for theatrical productions (2006 – 2013). Parchi is produced under the banner of IRK Films, spearheaded by Imran Raza Kazmi and Hareem Farooq, and …

KARACHI: Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetic Society (PNDS) organized its 14th Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) and Elections of Executive committee for the term of 2017-2019 recently at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. More than 130 participants attended the session including dietitians/nutritionists/dietetic students from various renowned institutes/hospitals/organizations in Karachi as well as PNDS Chapters core committee team members from Lahore, Islamabad & …

KARACHI: Dessertland, Pakistan’s first dessert buffet will celebrate its grand opening August 31, at the Ocean Mall, Karachi. This one of a kind cafe brings the concept of “all you can eat desserts” including waffles, pancakes, chocolate fountain, icecream and chocolate nachos. The concept of a dessert only buffet is a happy news for everyone in Karachi who has a …

By Kamran Hashim Story of “Punjab Nahi Jaungi” is based on typical story of male chauvinist who happens to be filthy rich to get away with almost anything. The story seems to be inspired by many Pakistani movies of 90’s era, where the hero gets his way all through the movie till the end. Here hero Fawad Khagga has all …

DOHA: A Qatar-based company is using traditional Scandinavian methods to expertly smoke fresh Norwegian salmon, which is now being served on board Qatar Airways flights. Customers flying in the airline’s First Class and Business Class cabins can choose from exquisitely presented locally-smoked salmon dishes as part of Qatar Airways’ bespoke à la carte dine-on-demand menu. The expertly crafted dishes include …