The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) hosted a press conference on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai, reaffirming its commitment to expanding tourism partnerships and boosting arrivals from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the broader Middle East, and international markets. The conference highlighted key developments across Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, including infrastructure upgrades, market trends, and evolving traveler experiences. Addressing a packed media room, Sampath Nishshanka, Managing Director of SLTPB, outlined the country’s strategic focus on community-based experiences, wellness and nature travel, and premium hospitality. “Sri Lanka is not just a destination — it is an experience,  shaped … Continue reading Sri Lanka Unveils Renewed Tourism Vision at Arabian Travel Market 2025 Press Conference

Get ready for a wild ride of acrobatics, live music, and jaw-dropping visuals. Natasha Dury If you’re craving a cultural fix that will keep your heart racing and your jaw on the floor, mark your calendar: The Pulse is hitting Dubai Opera from May 9–11, 2025, and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. It promises to be energetic, modern and lifestyle-oriented. Straight from Australia, the globally acclaimed Gravity & Other Myths brings 18 acrobats and a 25-member choir together in an electrifying display of movement, music, and light. Think giant human towers, synchronized collapses, and soaring vocals—backed by award-winning design that’s pure theatre magic. … Continue reading Adrenaline Meets Art: “The Pulse” Comes to Dubai Opera

Asheema Razak on Timeless Style, Cultural Craftsmanship, and the Power of Generational Wear In an industry defined by fleeting trends, Asheema Razak, Founder and Creative Director of ASHAALIA, is designing with forever in mind. Rooted in the intricate artistry of her Indian, Pakistani, and Punjabi heritage, and inspired by her mother’s handcrafted sarees, Asheema is redefining luxury through “generational wear”: heirloom-quality garments designed to empower women across time, borders, and generations.  From Melbourne to Dubai, her label ASHAALIA has quickly carved a niche with its signature hand-beaded jackets, European elegance, and sustainable ethos. In this exclusive interview with Shereen Shabnam, Asheema shares her … Continue reading Weaving a Legacy