Sri Lanka

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Gulfood 2026 Spotlight: Sri Lanka’s Bid to Strengthen Its Global Food Footprint

News Desk 13/02/2026

Janak Badugama, Director of Export Agriculture, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB)   Sri Lanka used Gulfood 2026 as a platform to sharpen its export strategy and broaden regional access. According to Janak Badugama, Director – Export Agriculture at the Sri Lanka Export Development Board

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Surging Demand in the UAE Powers Sri Lanka’s Post-Gulfood 2026 Export Strategy

News Desk 06/02/2026

As the global food trade continues to exceed USD 2 trillion annually, exporting nations are increasingly judged not only on origin, but on consistency, traceability, and their ability to meet evolving buyer expectations. For Sri Lanka, the UAE has emerged as a critical market within this landscape, ranking among the country’s top 10 export destinations […]

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IFS to partner with Sri Lanka Cricket for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

News Desk 21/01/2026

IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced its partnership with Sri Lanka Cricket as The Official Team Sponsor of Sri Lanka Team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The partnership marks IFS continued commitment to Sri Lanka cricket and comes as the nation prepares to co-host one of the sport’s […]

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Sri Lanka’s Startup Festival ‘Disrupt Asia 2025’ Builds Strong Bridges with India

PR News Desk 05/09/2025

Disrupt Asia 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier startup conference and innovation festival, is set to take place from 17-20 September in Colombo, positioning the island nation as South Asia’s next innovation hub. India is expected to play a central role in shaping this year’s edition. For India’s vibrant startup ecosystem, the event presents a unique gateway into Sri

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Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Sri Lanka to host top wedding and luxury celebration

PR News Desk 11/02/2025

QnA International, organizer of the prestigious Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress, the premier business and networking platform in destination weddings and celebrations industry, is excited to announce the fourth annual of DWP Privé, previously known as Planners Xtraordinaire Show, will take place at the first integrated resort in Colombo, Cinnamon Life City of

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Domaine Properties Expands Global Reach with Roadshows in Pakistan and Sri Lanka

PR News Desk 28/11/2024

Domaine Properties, Dubai’s premier luxury real estate advisory firm, is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion into Asia with upcoming roadshows in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This initiative aligns with Domaine Properties’ dedication to bringing Dubai’s prestigious real estate opportunities to new international markets, highlighting Dubai’s appeal as a leading

Aviation Travel

IndiGo unveils Mumbai-Colombo direct flights

Arnold Pinto 18/03/2024

New route opens on April 12, 2024 IndiGo, one of the world’s fastest-growing low-cost carriers, has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Mumbai and Colombo, commencing April 12, 2024. Scheduled thrice a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, these flights aim to bolster connectivity between Mumbai, India’s financial hub, and Colombo, the capital of

Travel Aviation GCC Lifestyle UAE

Fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Colombo from January 2024

Arnold Pinto 06/09/2023

Sri Lankan capital will be Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s 39th destination Low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch three weekly direct flights from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Colombo, Sri Lanka, effective January 3, 2024. Colombo will become the low-cost airline’s 34th destination out of Abu Dhabi. The flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport […]

Business

Dialog Axiata Extends its Partnership with Netcracker for BSS Capabilities to Support B2C Customers

Middle East News 247 06/06/2023

WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that Dialog Axiata, a leading communications provider in Sri Lanka, will extend its relationship with Netcracker for BSS functionality and professional services to further enhance its billing capabilities for mobile, TV and broadband customers. Netcracker Revenue Management, part of Netcracker Digital

Hospitality

Barceló Hotel Group announces the opening of a new hotel in Sri Lanka

News Desk 17/05/2023

May 2023 – Barceló Hotel Group has announced the management of the Occidental Eden Beruwala, a 5-star, 158-room hotel located on the beachfront Beruwala town, on the west coast of Sri Lanka. The hotel reopens its doors after an extensive refurbishment. This is the second hotel managed by Barceló Hotel Group in Sri Lanka following the […]

Business

SLT-MOBITEL Extends Partnership with Netcracker for Converged Revenue Management

Middle East News 247 13/04/2023

WALTHAM, Mass. — Netcracker Technology announced today that SLT-MOBITEL, the national ICT solutions provider of Sri Lanka and partner of Netcracker’s for nearly two decades, will implement Netcracker Digital BSS and Professional Services to consolidate its billing system for upgraded fixed, mobile and online charging capabilities. Netcracker’s