By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), in association with The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), proudly announces a landmark celebration commemorating a USD 4 billion export achievement milestone. The event titled “FOUR – The Quadra Legacy” was held at the historic Mohatta Palace, marking the first time a sustainability-focused event of this magnitude took …

News Desk AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Finance (DOF) continues its community initiatives, launched in collaboration with several strategic partners, as part of its participation in the 2024 ‘Our Happy Summer’ programme. These efforts aim to spread knowledge, support talented youth, raise community awareness, and enhance happiness and quality of life in the emirate. DOF’s participation includes six interactive and …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Shan Foods co-chairwoman, Sammer Sultan has become the first woman from Pakistan to join the Champions of Change Coalition, a Sydney-based, members-only program that connects over 250 C-suite professionals worldwide. “I am humbled by the enormity of this membership. Being the first woman from Pakistan to join the Coalition, I feel it is my foremost responsibility …

Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi’s Fine Arts Committee organized a ceremony to pay tribute to the renowned painter Mashkoor Raza at Haseena Moin Hall. The event was graced by prominent figures, including the President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Chairman Fine Arts Committee Farrukh Shahab, Mansoor Alam, Majyd Aziz, Shireen Maqsood, Tauqeer Ahmed Muhajir, the well-known artist …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH/DUBAI: The Kingdom Business and Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress is set to take place on September 25-26, 2024, in Riyadh. This premier event promises to gather top leaders and innovators from the luxury travel industry, creating an unparalleled networking, learning, and business growth platform. The KBLT Congress brings together senior-level executives from the world’s leading luxury travel brands. The …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: UAE Team ADQ has unveiled its lineup for the Tour de France Femmes, scheduled to take place from August 12 to August 18. The team will compete in this prestigious race with a strong roster, including Sofia Bertizzolo, Mikayla Harvey, Lizzie Holden, Karolina Kumiega, Erica Magnaldi, Silvia Persico and Karlijn Swinkels. At Tour de France Femmes, UAE Team ADQ will …

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition, has again attracted top talent from around the globe. Multiple Classic winner Seamie Heffernan, teenage sensation Billy Loughnane, and French Group 1 winner Marie Vélon are among the 12 jockeys confirmed to ride in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse, UK on Saturday, 10th August. …

DUBAI: Despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions, bottlenecks in aircraft production, and engine problems, Turkish Airlines continued its growth uninterruptedly thanks to its agility and extensive flight network, carrying a total of 22.1 million passenger in the second quarter of the year. According to data published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), while global passenger capacity in the second quarter of …

DUBAI: Ajmal Perfumes, the renowned fragrance house with a legacy spanning seven decades is all set to welcome students back-to-school, with its new collection Whiffs of Wonder, a line of six enchanting fragrances featuring scents such as Lady Farasha, Little Prince, Hannah Banana, Adventure Bay, Pink Princess, and Sea Cruiser, which is tailored for children and now available at all Ajmal stores …

Dubai-based quilt brand, Quild, has released a series of watermelon-themed quilts in solidarity with the people of Gaza, stating that all proceeds made from selling the quilts will go towards supporting people in Gaza and the West Bank. The quilts feature the symbolic black and white keffiyeh pattern on one side and a watermelon fruit print on the other. They …