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MICE Arabia Congress scheduled for next week
Tuesday, February 17, 2015Garnering top-tier hospitality and travel suppliers from all over the world, the congress has over 50 MICE specialists confirmed. Dubai: The MICE Arabia Congress is back with a brand new location and even bigger event planned for 2015. Hosted on February 22, and 23 in Dubai, UAE, the congress is set to welcome over 300… MICE Arabia Congress scheduled for next week
Retail, hospitality projects to drive UAE F&B market growth
Sunday, February 15, 2015Tourism will play a critical role in driving growth of retail and hospitality projects that feature food and beverage outlets, consultant says Dubai: The UAE’s food and beverage (F&B) market is expected to expand in the next four years on the back of new retail and hospitality projects. Mall of the Emirates is… Retail, hospitality projects to drive UAE F&B market growth
Take a trip down memory lane at Qasr Al Hosn
Sunday, February 15, 201511-day festival, which started with a national parade, commemorates iconic fort of Abu Dhabi and UAE heritage Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander… Take a trip down memory lane at Qasr Al Hosn
UAE government ahead of regional peers
Sunday, February 15, 2015The UAE government is ahead of the curve when it comes to governance among its regional peers, thanks to the leadership of the UAE, said Mari Kiviniemi, Deputy Secretary-General of OECD. Addressing The Government Summit in Dubai on Tuesday, she hailed the role of the government in order to stay ahead of the domain by… UAE government ahead of regional peers
Dubai establishes network of tourism industry stakeholder forums
Sunday, February 15, 2015Increased communications and knowledge sharing will enhance existing partnerships and build new relationships geared towards driving tourism growth Dubai, UAE, 12 February, 2015: Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has concluded the first in a series of stakeholder engagement committees designed to increase communications and knowledge sharing between key sectors of the emirate’s… Dubai establishes network of tourism industry stakeholder forums
UAE announces $1 million award for best robot invention
Thursday, February 12, 2015In a major announcement, the UAE government has revealed plans to reward innovations in artificial intelligence and robotics. Announcing a prize of $1 million for the best innovators, the government is inviting individuals, companies and students to participate in the award. “Innovation is the future. Either you innovate or disappear eventually. Wherever we are today,… UAE announces $1 million award for best robot invention
Dubai To Rank Among World’s Top Happiest Cities In 10 Years
Thursday, February 12, 2015Dubai’s smart city agenda will help it become of the happiest cities in the world within the next 10 years, a senior official said during the Government Summit on Tuesday. Ahmed Bin Byat, CEO of conglomerate Dubai Holding, said that he is confident the city’s drive to provide smart services will help make it happier… Dubai To Rank Among World’s Top Happiest Cities In 10 Years
Dubai To Become Centre Of The World By 2100
Thursday, February 12, 2015A population boom in Asia and Africa will make Dubai an important global hub by 2100, an expert predicted. Dubai is set to become the centre of the world by 2100, a position that is currently held by London, according to an expert at the Government Summit in Dubai. Population booms in Asia and Africa… Dubai To Become Centre Of The World By 2100
Dubai Mall Sees 80m Visitors in 2014
Thursday, February 12, 2015Around 60 per cent of mall visitors last year were UAE residents and other GCC tourists while the remaining 40 per cent were tourists from across the world. The Dubai Mall saw almost 80 million visitors last year, up almost seven per cent from 75 million visitors in 2013. Visitor numbers also exceeded the footfall… Dubai Mall Sees 80m Visitors in 2014
“Perceptions of Dubai” by DXB3
Thursday, February 12, 2015The exhibition “Perceptions of Dubai” by DXB3 is taking place from January 28 to February 28, 2015 at Sofitel JBR, in partnership with Alliance Française Dubai. DXB3 is an original initiative founded by Isabelle Viallaneix, artist photographer and Valerie Ward, journalist, to witness the creative essence of a vibrant place and pay tribute to the… “Perceptions of Dubai” by DXB3
