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UAE Business Group Head, Chairman of DM Real Estate Group, Suhail Mohd AL Zarooni has announced that the Al-Zarooni Foundation with DM Group collaboration will build the First Ever “Gold Plated Housing Project” in Dubai and Pakistan. Suhail Mohd Al-Zarooni, who is also the Chairman Al Zarooni Foundation, informed that the mega real estate project will initially start from Dubai and in the second phase, the project will be expanded to other Asian countries which will start from Pakistan by Karachi-based DM Real Estate Group.

Sense International supports children and adults who are deafblind in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Tanzania, Peru, Romania and Uganda and they are currently planning a programme for Bangladesh to support deafblind children that are currently being excluded from basic education, with dire consequences for the individual, family and community.  

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Zone 2, AIG Kayode Aderanti, mni went on a duty tour of Ogun State Command on Tuesday January 24, 2017. The first stop for the AIG was a courtesy call to Sentator Ibikunle Amosun, the Executive Governor of Ogun State at the government offices. The governor commended the Police for their proactiveness in recent times and encouraged them to maintain their tempo.

Alicia Keys gave New York the modern day anthem Empire State of Mind, Freddie Mercury belted out a tune for Barcelona, and Lou Reed named a whole album Berlin. Now it's Sydney's turn to celebrate this stunning city with a new tune from Sony Music recording artists Jess + Matt. Jess + Matt will perform their new song Sydney to Me live for the first time on the steps of the world famous Sydney Opera House at the 2017 Australia Day Concert.

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zafar Mueen Nasir has said that on the basis of a comprehensive policy, Punjab University would be brought among top 500 universities of the world and it would play role in improving country’s economy. He was addressing a media briefing at university club on Wednesday.

Daydream Island Resort and Spa's owners China Capital Investment Group (CCIG) has announced a more than $50-million-dollar redevelopment which will see significant infrastructure upgrades to the popular Whitsunday tropical island resort. The works will see the resort closing in early 2018 for a period of time to ensure renovations can occur in the shortest possible time and with minimal disruptions.

nternational tourists are travelling across English regions in record numbers, and they are spending more too. Official statistics released today show that in the first nine months of 2016 there were a record-breaking 12.2 million visits to English regions outside London, up 4% compared to the same period in 2015.  Spend by international visitors across England’s regions also set a record during this period, up 2% to £5.9 billion. 

PK Media were once again on top of their game at the 37th National Leadership Prayer Breakfast at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, with Paul Harrison meeting with a number of high profile people at the annual meeting. Held under the theme of 'God-Empowered Intervention for Transformation', the NLPB is sponsored by Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) and announced that the NGO, Children First, based in Spanish Town will be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the event.

2017 is a big year for Catalonia with a number of exciting new openings, attractions, flight routes and hotels. From riding Europe's fastest and tallest roller coaster at Ferrari Land to learning how to build a human tower with the Minyons de Terrassa or marvelling at Gaudi's first work; Casa Vicens Catalonia has it all. The 'What's New for 2017' guide will tell you everything you need to know for 2017 and beyond. The guide includes as well the events calendar planned for this year, which showcases amazing activities suitable for all kind of travelers.

The Empire State Building (ESB) Observatory has announced the launch of its official Empire State Building Observatory Experience App, which guides visitors through the icon's extraordinary exhibits and views with additional in-depth information on the building's history. Created by industry leader Antenna International, the free app is available via the Apple Store and Google Play and will replace the device-dependent, self-guided multimedia tour previously given to each guest upon admittance to the World's Most Famous Building.

Accommodation can be much more than just a place to rest your head, it can be the highlight of your trip. NSW has a range of quirky accommodation that will make lasting memories, whether it's bedding down in a former double decker London bus, stretching out in a private treehouse, or snoozing underground. According to Destination NSW, CEO Sandra Chipchase, “Experiencing a new type of accommodation can be the reason to book a journey.

PK Media, one of the UK's most respected PR agencies invited The Phoenix Newspaper to attend the soft launch of the Zierlich International Dialysis Centre at the Jamaica High Commission, hosted by JAMPRO's European Regional Manager, Laurence Jones. Making first official speech since taking his position as the High Commissioner of Jamaica to the UK, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan was in attendance at the event.

It is not everyday you return from holiday with a 4500-year-old souvenir. But inadvertently that is exactly what happened to Mrs Thelma Bishop of Gatley, near Stockport. Last year Adam Partridge Auctioneers and Valuers in Macclesfield were approached by Mrs Bishop seeking further information on a ceramic jug she and her husband Malcolm had bought after visiting Ephesus in Turkey in the early 1960s.

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