Dubai-based Sri Lankan couple gets married via Zoom video call due to COVID
DUBAI: The flower arrangement was done, the cards were distributed, the cake arrived but the Dubai-based bride could not make it in time for her…
Emirates and Etihad announce resumption of outbound flights from Sri Lanka
ABU DHABI/DUBAI: UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad will resume outbound flights from Sri Lanka on Saturday, June 20. The two airlines will fly from Colombo…
Air Arabia opens return ticket bookings to Sri Lanka
SHARJAH: Budget carrier Air Arabia has opened bookings for regular return flights from June 1 2020 to a number of destinations across Asia, Europe, and…
Ameer Ajwad is new ambassador to Oman
MUSCAT, March 2020: Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Sultanate of Oman, Omar Lebbe Ameer Ajwad presented Letters of Credence to the Sultan of Oman…
Sri Lankan products showcased at special exhibition in Jordan
AMMAN, March 2020: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in partnership with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board organised a familiarisation tour of the Jordan market…
Annual Pirith ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, January 2020: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Kuwait, in coordination with the Sri Lanka Association for Funeral Assistance & Social Services in…
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 Lanka Tourism Evening and Cultural Night’ held in Dubai in celebration of 40 years of diplomatic relations with UAE
DUBAI, December 2019: The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and Northern Emirates hosted a ‘Sri Lanka Tourism Promotional Evening and Cultural Night” at…
New Ambassador to UAE Majintha Jayesinghe presents credentials
ABU DHABI, November 2019: Sri Lanka’s new Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Majintha Jayesinghe has presented Letters of Credence to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed…