KARACHI: The Consulate of Italy in Karachi in collaboration with Karachi Marriott Hotel and Karachi Institute of Culinary Arts KICA) organized the Italian Cuisine week “Settimana della cucina Italiana nel Mondo” on November 20, 2018 at Karachi Marriott Hotel. [huge_it_slider id=”309″] At this occasion a talk and presentation on “Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet” was given by Ms. Moti Khan, Dietician at Agha Khan University Hospital followed by an Italian culinary competition in which 5 students from KICA participated. A panel of judges comprising of two Italians: Ms. Sara Del Re and Mr. Giuseppe Maniscalco and two Pakistani culinary experts:…
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PARIS: The blue glowing jets of science fiction spacecraft came a step closer to reality on Wednesday as US physicists unveiled the world’s first solid-state aeroplane powered in flight by supercharged air molecules. More than a century on from the Wright brothers’ first artificial flight, scientists hailed the “historic” test of the new technology, which could eventually slash greenhouse-gas emissions from aviation. Ever since Orville and Wilbur Wright’s momentous glide in the winter of 1903, aircraft have been driven by propellers or jets that must burn fuel to create the thrust and lift needed for sustained flight. A team of…
BANGKOK: Thailand based, world renowned traveler and food blogger, Mark Wiens, recently traveled to Pakistan, during his 16 day trip, he recorded the beautiful culture of Pakistan. He shared his adventures via his vlog and wrote about the amazing places, scrumptious food and the remarkable culture that Pakistan has to offer. Before releasing the complete video, Mark released snippets of his trip that left people wanting more. Mark tremendously enjoyed the hospitality and the love that Pakistan had to offer. Mark’s 16 hour food trip in Lahore was very memorable. Mark Wiens started off his trip with delicious halwa puri…
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan and Serena Hotels today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic collaboration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This partnership aims to provide a framework of cooperation and facilitate and strengthen collaboration under UNDP’s mission to support achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, helping build and share solutions towards sustainable tourism, biodiversity protection and wildlife conservation, and under Serena Hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility of promoting responsible management of natural resources, and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Serena Hotels in Pakistan continues to play its part to help advance the…
MANAMA: The fifth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow held with outstanding participation from regional & international countries and leaders and global executives from the aviation sector in attendance. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad, the three-day show organised at the Sakhir Air Base, where 11 out of the world’s top 15 aerospace companies exhibited and more than 100 aircraft took part in flying and on static display. The airshow lined up a packed schedule of events including a three-day delegation programme, a focused conference programme and an insightful exhibition showcasing the latest in technology and innovation.…
TEXAS: American Airlines rolled out its new uniforms on Tuesday, as part of their field testing phase. A total of 1,016 flight attendants and customer service agents will test the new uniforms for six months before the uniforms are rolled out systemwide in 2020. The field testing will assist the company in providing the “highest levels of textile safety, comfort, durability and brand integrity” by gaining employee and passenger feedback, according to the press release. All U.S. hubs will see the new uniforms, as well as many routes throughout American’s network including destinations to Canada, South America, Europe and Asia.…
MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, and UAE’s Etihad Airways are set to explore deeper cooperation following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Bahrain International Airshow. The wide-ranging MoU covers scope to introduce joint codeshare operations between Abu Dhabi and Manama, as well as on the global flight networks beyond the two carriers’ GCC hubs. The MoU also contains plans for greater commercial cooperation in the fields of cargo, engineering, guest experience and the optimisation of pilot training facilities. The MoU was signed on the first day (November 14) of the Bahrain International Airshow,…
DUBAI: The tourists visiting UAE will be able to begin claiming refunds from November 18 on the tax they pay in over 4,500 retail stores throughout the country, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) said Wednesday, 15 November. . Planet, the private tax company selected to operate the refund system, said at a news conference that they hoped to total 6,000 stores by the end of 2018, and have as many as 10,000 retailers taking part by early 2019. The company declined to share its revenue projections for the country from the value added tax (VAT) refund service, after it won…
NEW DELHI: The surest way to become a millionaire, said Richard Branson, is to begin as a billionaire and start an airline. That should remain a joke. The Tata Group, however, is reportedly inching towards the acquisition of troubled Jet Airways. Jet operates in a challenging market where a protracted fare war has driven ticket prices below viability, in the background of high and volatile fuel prices, made more expensive by local levies. DGCA data shows that the domestic aviation market registered a growth of about 21% between January and September this year. Nevertheless, all listed airlines made losses during…
ATHENS: A team of Greek archaeologists has just uncovered the first remnants of a once lost city believed to have been founded by former Trojan prisoners of war in the 12th or 13th century BC. Excavations close to the village of Chiliomodi, in the southern peninsula region of the Peloponnese, unearthed a wide variety of artifacts which indicate the presence of the wealthy ancient city of Tenea. The precise location of the city was previously only documented in historical sources and testimonies, but archaeologists were able to pinpoint the settlement’s location following the discovery of jewelry, coins and the remnants…