KARACHI: Lightstone Publishers owned by Ameena Saiyid, Nadia Ghani and Omayr Aziz Saiyid, launched its latest book Dear Mr Jinnah. 70 years in the life of a Pakistani civil servant in Karachi today at a grand event at Mohatta Palace, Clifton. The garden of Mohatta Palace was packed with over 400 guests which was a reflection of the popularity of …

This year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), running from June 28, 2024 to September 1, 2024, promises an exciting experience. Particularly enticing for Pakistani visitors, DSS offers world-class shopping, vibrant cultural experiences, luxurious getaways, and incredible deals. From spend-and-win contests to daily discounts, exclusive promotions await. Leading brands and shopping centers across Dubai join the festive atmosphere, providing fantastic opportunities. Families …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) held a graduation ceremony today at the Group’s Headquarters for a cohort of 32 Emirati outstation managers, from the airline, who participated in the bespoke Commercial Ambassador Leadership Programme, led by Emirates’ Training & Development team.  The graduation ceremony was attended by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief …

MUSCAT: SalamAir is excited to announce the launch of two new destinations in Pakistan: Islamabad and Lahore. Starting on the 8th and 9th of July, respectively, SalamAir will operate five flights a week to Islamabad and three to Lahore, significantly increasing passenger movement and substantially enhancing SalamAir’s footprint in the subcontinent region. This expansion brings the total number of destinations …

By Muhammad Rafiq SHARJAH: The Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth has received a record-breaking 939 applications for its fourth edition in 2024, attracting passionate talented youth from across the UAE. The application period closed on May 1, moving into the evaluation phase based on the award’s criteria and conditions. The Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the …

My journey started in 2009 where I learnt different techniques of baking and cooking. My passion for Baking and desserts started when I was a young girl; I used to go in my kitchen and make different things, explore different recipes and this journey started from there. Eventually I started to take different classes from different places in Pakistan and …

DUBAI: Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai, along with representatives from the National Payments Corporation of India and the Reserve Bank of India, showcased significant advancements in digital payments and currency settlement mechanisms at a recent conclave in their efforts to enhance economic collaboration and facilitate seamless cross-border transactions. Convening the conclave, held recently at the Taj Dubai, Dr …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: For those who thought that an electric car for the masses of Pakistan was a far-fetched dream, they were awestruck as Eco-Green Motors Limited, under Yousuf Dewan Companies, took the automobile market by storm. Yes, it’s here—an electric car for Pakistanis, to be driven without worrying about fuel prices. Simultaneously, Dewan Farooque Motors Limited marked the …

DOHA: Qatar Airways and Premier Padel, the leading official professional padel tour worldwide, today announced a new multi-year partnership which will see the airline become the ‘Official Airline Partner’ and ‘Title Sponsor’ of Premier Padel. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/Pw8aT2MZHwpnFyTU/ As part of this significant partnership between Qatar Airways and Premier Padel, the official tour will be renamed the ‘Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour’. …

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