LAHORE: Tahir Malik joined Best Western Premier Lahore as General Manager. He brings the diversified experience of Sales & Operations in the leading hospitality groups in Pakistan spanning over two decades. Best Western Premier Hospitality brand is an upscale four-star boutique hotel, International chain starting off with its brand new hotel in the business hub of Lahore i.e. centrally located in Gulberg. It has 65 rooms including premium suites, meeting halls, and two excellent restaurants with the name of Zee Grill Courtyard and Sunset Cafe giving breathtaking views to its guests to experience. Fitness Centre and a rooftop swimming pool…
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MINSK: The Embassy of Pakistan in collaboration with the Art Gallery of the University of Culture in Minsk organized the opening ceremony of an Art/Photographic Exhibition titled “Journey of Pakistan”, as part of the Independence Day of Pakistan celebrations. The exhibition primarily showcases paintings, by famous Pakistani Artists Sadquain, Jimmy Engineer, and touristic attractions by Hamid Hussain. The exhibition will continue till 13 September 2021. The Ambassador along with the Chief Guest jointly inaugurated the Exhibition, which was attended by around 80 guests including Belarusian dignitaries, Ambassadors/members of the Diplomatic Corps, Art enthusiasts, students, and media persons. Ms. Marina Tatarevich,…
KARACHI: In view of difficulties being faced by UAE-bound passengers, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said on Wednesday that the counters for conducting rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for Covid-19 will become functional within two days. It said that the services of Pakistani labs accredited by the UAE authorities would be available at the Jinnah International Airport four hours before the departure of passengers going abroad, adding that the fee of the test would have to be paid by the travellers. The airport administration said that the counters are being set up at the domestic lounge due to the…
WELLINGTON: New Zealand will keep its borders closed and overseas travelers locked out until early 2022, at which time quarantine-free entry will be limited to vaccinated travelers from designated ‘low-risk countries. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has outlined her government’s plans for “a phased reopening” which seems likely to dash any hopes that Australians had for a return of the trans-Tasman bubble this year. And when Australia-New Zealand travel does resume, it’ll look very different to pre-Covid days. Travelers will need to have been fully vaccinated, present a negative result for a pre-departure Covid test and possibly undergo a rapid on-arrival…
ISLAMABAD: A star-studded grand finale event was held on Friday evening at Serena Hotels to conclude the Season 5 of Serena Hotel’s Sarangi countrywide music talent hunt competition. The event, held with full Covid-19 SOPs including social distancing and vaccination card checks, was attended by prominent members of the diplomatic corps, the business community, and Islamabad society gathered to listen to the musical performances and the announcement of the winner. The First Lady Samina Alvi along with jury members Shehzad Roy and Sarmad Ghafoor as well as CEO Serena Hotels Aziz Boolani jointly announced the results. The judges declared the…
KARACHI: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has announced a special “Mile-A-Minute” offer in which members can register to earn up to 5,000 Miles during a stopover or holiday stay in Dubai. The offer comes as Emirates’ home and hub, Dubai, gears up to host Expo 2020 and as the UAE celebrates its Golden Jubilee. The offer is applicable on all Emirates flight tickets purchased between 1 August 2021 and 31 March 2022, for travel between 1 October 2021 and 31 March 2022. Earn 1 Skywards Mile for every 1 minute spent in Dubai between October…
RAWALPINDI: Following restrictions from the UAE authorities regarding Covid-19 Rapid PCR/RTPCR tests, the Pakistan International Airline will start Rapid PCR tests at the Sialkot International Airport for passengers of Dubai-bound flights. A PIA spokesman said that the national flag carrier has arranged special flights from Sialkot to Dubai on Aug 12 and 14 and Rapid PCR tests of passengers will be conducted at the Sialkot airport. He said in view of the tests, passengers are requested to arrive at the airport at least 5 hours in advance. The UAE authorities have imposed a restriction of having Covid-19 Rapid PCR testing…
Boeing is sending a 737 MAX over to China to conduct flight tests as part of the recertification process. The MAX departed from Seattle on Wednesday morning, stopping in Hawaii five and a half hours later. The jet will remain in Hawaii for a couple of days before its expected arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on August 7th. Despite approximately 175 countries worldwide recertifying the Boeing 737 MAX after its grounding in March 2019, China has yet to recertify the jet. After promising talks between all parties involved, Boeing is sending a MAX to China to conduct recertification testing.…
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said it will receiving Umrah performers of citizens and residents, in addition to gradually receiving Umrah requests from abroad, starting from August 9, a media report said. The ministry said it will gradually increase the capacity to reach two million pilgrims per month, which includes pilgrims from inside and outside the Kingdom, reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The issuance of Umrah permits will be through the “Etamarna and Tawakalna” applications, amid an integrated system of services and preventive measures, taken by the Kingdom for the safety and health of those wishing to…
FRANKFURT: Lufthansa has thrown further doubt on the Airbus A380s return, with CEO Carsten Spohr saying it is evident that the aircraft won’t return to service. The airline has already sent the majority of its A380 fleet to long-term storage, with a single example remaining in Frankfurt, just in case. This week was one of the best for positive Airbus A380 news in a long time. Two days ago, Lufthansa Technik revealed that it had signed a five-year maintenance deal for British Airways’ fleet of 12 jets, signaling that these will likely remain in the skies. Now Lufthansa Technik’s owner…