Sri Lanka’s Hajj pilgrim quota raised
COLOMBO, January 2020: Sri Lanka’s Hajj pilgrim quota for next year has increased to 3,500 after an agreement was signed with Saudi Arabia on Monday,…
Promoting Sri Lankan heritage and handicrafts in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, December 2019: The Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait participated at the “International Handicraft Exhibition” organised by the Kuwait International Fair (KIF) from 18…
Sri Lankans around the world showcase unity in diversity at Xmas celebrations
LONDON, December 2019: As the world’s Christian population, estimated to be over two billion, celebrated Christmas across the world, Sri Lankans living and working overseas…
Sri Lankan food promotion launched in Oman
MUSCAT, October 2019: A Sri Lankan food promotion organised by the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman in collaboration with Sri Lanka Export Development Board was opened at…
Sri Lankan Professionals Toastmasters Club again honoured with top rating
DUBAI, July 2019: The Dubai-based Sri Lankan Professionals Toastmasters Club (SLP Toastmasters) has for the second time achieved a President’s Distinguished Club rating, the highest…
Sri Lankan Professionals Association formed in the UAE
DUBAI, July 2019: Signifying another milestone for Sri Lankan professionals living in the UAE, four main Sri Lankan professional associations that have been functioning in…
Sri Lankans in UAE give a fond farewell for Chathura and Sumedha
DUBAI, July 2019: The Sri Lankan Business Council (SLBC) in Dubai and the Northern Emirates recently hosted a reception to bid farewell to Chathura Weerasekara,…
Iftar in Dubai becomes multi-religious event for peace and harmony
DUBAI, May 2019: Signifying the importance of enhancing harmony and goodwill among different religious groups, the Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern…
Unity in diversity is our strength, say Sri Lankans in UAE
DUBAI, April 2019: Hundreds of Sri Lankans of all religions in the UAE have participated in memorial services for the victims of the recent terrorist…
More than 20,000 turn up at Dubai’s Zabeel Park to celebrate Sri Lankan New Year
Sri Lankans and non- Sri Lankans participate with great fervour under the flag of Sri Lanka. A number of non- Sri Lankans actively engaged in…