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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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