RIAYDH: Saudi Arabia has announced that individuals holding various types of visas are now permitted to undertake Umrah, the minor pilgrimage, with ease. “Arrivals from anywhere and with any visa can perform Umrah with ease and comfort,” the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said. The ministry emphasized that Umrah rituals are accessible to holders of all visas, including personal, family, transit, labor, and e-visas. “Whatever the type of your visa, you can do Umrah,” it added. Pilgrims are encouraged to utilize the Nusuk app to obtain an Umrah permit and adhere to designated timings for the rituals at the Grand…
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KARACHI: Launching the inaugural meeting on April 22, 2024, with UNIDO’s Mr. Steffen Kaeser, Chief of Division of SME Competitiveness, Quality & Job Creation, Vienna, Austria at the helm, we embark on a collaborative endeavor to craft Destination Investment and Management Plans under the PAIDAR program, “Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development across Rural Sindh”, a five-year program funded by the European Union to support the Government of Sindh in implementation of its Poverty Reduction Strategy through Sustainable Tourism Development initiatives. The long-term objective of PAIDAR is to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction and improvement of livelihoods of poor women, men…
KARACHI: In a recent visit to Bukhari Group’s Head Office, Ch. Faisal Mahmood, Chief Editor of Holiday Weekly, extended his warm congratulations to Sardar Zubair Hussain on his promotion to the esteemed position of Vice Chairman. This significant milestone, conferred upon him by Bukhari Group Chairman, Muhammad Rafiq Khan, underscores Zubair’s exceptional leadership and strategic acumen, which have been instrumental in shaping the Group’s success over the past 27 years. One of Pakistan’s largest travel trade Groups, Bukhari Group has been Shaping Pakistan’s travel landscape for over five decades Faisal Mahmood remarked, “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sardar Zubair…
KARACHI: Azerbaijan Airlines performed its Inaugural Flight from Baku to Karachi On April 18 2024, Mian’s Group of Companies extended a warm welcome to Azerbaijan’s national air carrier inaugural flight to Karachi. Flights between Baku and Karachi will be operated twice a week, departing from Baku to Karachi on Thursdays and Sundays, and returning from Karachi to Baku on Mondays and Fridays. Karachi now stands as the third city in Pakistan to be included in the airline’s route network. Azerbaijan Airlines also offers regular services to the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, and to another prominent city in the country, Lahore.…
KARACHI: The Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF-Pakistan) lauded the efforts of local fishermen who recorded the live blue whale and shared its video with the organisation and media outlets after they recorded the giant blue whale around two kilometers off Gaddani coast, Balochistan while moving on the surface of the coastal waters on Monday morning. According to local fishers, the same whale was seen along the Gaddani coast at around 4:40 pm. on Sunday, but could not be recorded on camera. This is the second record of a live sighting of a blue whale in Pakistani waters, a news release…
MANILA: A single-visa for the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), similar to Schengen? It’s the most ambitious project yet for the region, home to 670 million people. It’s much talked about, yet achieved not much headway, so far. The ASEAN Unified Visa Scheme is a bold idea. Though not new, the joint-visa programme akin to the Schengen visa model (which covers 29 countries in Europe), is the ultimate goal of the Asian neighbours. The aim is to bolster the bloc’s travel trade by attracting more long-haul and high-spending travellers to the region. What’s unclear, given the years the…
LONDON: While energy sources are still evolving, UK-based Faradair Aerospace is developing a design to squeeze the maximum efficiency out of whichever fuel prevails. Faradair’s 18-passenger BEHA aircraft, made from lightweight composite and shown here in a rendering, can carry a five-ton payload and has a 1,150-mile range. While energy sources are still evolving, UK-based Faradair Aerospace is developing a design to squeeze the maximum efficiency out of whichever fuel prevails. Faradair’s 18-passenger BEHA aircraft, made from lightweight composite and shown here in a rendering, can carry a five-ton payload and has a 1,150-mile range. The basic design of commercial…
KARACHI: American Diplomatic Delegation Engages in Promising Talks with Provincial Minister of Tourism on Joint Tourism Promotion Efforts” In a significant step towards fostering cultural and diplomatic ties, a constructive meeting was held between the US diplomatic delegation and Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, the Provincial Minister of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities, and Archives. The American delegation, comprising Ms. Jayne Howell, Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs at the US Embassy Islamabad, Mr. Nikhil Lakhanpal, Economic Officer, and Mr. Nitin OBEO, In-charge of Consular Affairs at the US Consulate, Karachi, convened to explore collaborative efforts in promoting the tourism sector and culture exchange…
ISLAMABAD: Destination Projects Pvt. Ltd and House of Kasib are thrilled to announce a strategic joint venture agreement aimed at pioneering hospitality ventures in the region. The agreement marks a significant collaboration between two prominent entities in the industry. The joint venture agreement outlines plans to invest in new projects, including the development of upscale accommodations, eco-friendly resorts, and initiatives aimed at preserving cultural heritage. Through this partnership, Destination Projects Pvt Ltd and House of Kasib aim to drive economic growth, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the development of the region’s tourism industry. The signing ceremony, held in Islamabad,…
NEW YORK: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for travel and tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion. According to the global tourism body’s 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), travel and tourism will contribute an additional $770 billion over its previous record, stamping its authority as a global economic powerhouse, generating one in every $10 worldwide. As the global sector soars past its pre-pandemic prosperity, WTTC expects 142 countries of 185 analysed will be outperforming previous national records. In par trillionership with Oxford…