Over 80,000 attendees are expected to participate KARACHI: His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community has chosen Karachi as the venue for the annual 10-day Moharram congregations – known as Ashara Mubaraka in the community – held at the beginning of the Islamic year 1446H. The Government of Pakistan and the Dawoodi Bohra community in …

Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi hosted a condolence reference to late labor leader and human rights Activist, Karamat Ali at Auditorium I. Event featured tributes from various prominent figures, including President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Hussain Naqi, Dr. Syed Jaffar Ahmed, Mazhar Abbas, Shah Muhammad Shah, Nasir Mansoor, Salam Dharejo, Sheema Kermani, Aqila Naz, Qamarul Hassan, …

DOHA: Gold Apple, one of the largest global beauty omni-retailers which recently launched in the Middle East, hosted its second edition of Beauty Days at Doha Festival City. The three-day event, celebrating the summer season, was packed with exciting activities and workshops featuring local and regional beauty experts. Highlights included makeup artists Safee AlDawde and Salima Aliani presenting the latest summer makeup trends. Guests …

ISLAMABAD: Saudi, one of the top international destinations for Pakistani travellers, has eased tourist visa requirements with immediate effect, where applicants can now submit a bank statement showing a minimum monthly credit amount of USD 750 or its equivalent. Pakistani tourist arrivals to Saudi grew 43% in 2023 compared with the previous year. Saudi is aiming to welcome 2.7 million …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/MILAN: beOnd Airlines, the world’s first premium leisure airline, begins service today between Milan-Malpensa to Malé, Maldives. “Customers in Milan want luxury options to the Maldives for them, their friends, and their families,” said Tero Taskila, CEO of beOnd. “Our goal has been to exceed every expectation of our customers from the moment they book with us until they arrive …

Chef Sarah Farhan is a name synonymous with culinary excellence in Pakistan. This talented chef, host, and entrepreneur has made a significant impact in the country’s food industry. With her passion for sweet treats and event management, Sarah has built a culinary empire that showcases her dedication and creativity. Founder of Little Treats by Sarah, a popular dessert shop, and …

SHARJAH: The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) was exploring prospects to strengthen joint relations with the international publishing sector and examining opportunities to gain momentum in the book industry scene of the United Arab Emirates. This was facilitated through its participation in the activities of the ‘Seoul International Book Fair’ 2024.The association hosted within its pavilion at the exhibition Fatima AlKhatib, …

DUBAI: Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge has been honoured with the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fifth year running at this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held on the scenic island of Saint Vincent on July 1, 2024. Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias …

Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s member companies have invested Rs 13 billion in 2022-2023 in local communities, positively impacting 40 million individuals across the country. In collaboration with over 290 social sector organisations, the OICCI members have extended their CSR initiatives to all the four provinces of Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, to build a legacy …

FORT WORTH, TEXAS: American Airlines released its 2023 Sustainability Report today, documenting its work to advance the company’s strategy to address climate change and accelerate the broader solutions needed to decarbonize aviation, and sharing progress on other issues important to the company and its stakeholders — including safety, human capital and customer experience. Key progress in 2023 includes American’s collaboration …