Business
Work on Al Maktoum International expansion starts this year
Sunday, May 10, 2015Once complete the passenger terminal will provide a total of 24 boarding gates, seven baggage reclaim carousels and an increase to 104 check-in desks. Dubai Airports on Tuesday said construction work to expand Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) is expected to start later this year. In a statement, Dubai Airports said the… Untitled
Sharjah Launches Dhs80m Leisure Island Project To Attract Tourists
Sunday, May 10, 2015The island will consist of a Butterfly House, a literature pavilion and art sculptures, the emirate’s agency said in a statement. Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has launched Al Noor Island, a leisure island project in the emirate in a push to attract more tourists. Valued at Dhs80 million, Al Noor Island is located… Untitled
Victory Day Greetings
Thursday, May 7, 2015Heads of the CIS countries’ consulates and embassies diplomatic missions in the UAE congratulate Aviamost magazine’s readers on the occasion of the annual Victory Day celebrations on 9 May
HH Sheikh Ahmed to inaugurate Airport Show to be held from May 10 to 12, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports, will inaugurate the Airport Show 2015 to be held from May 10 to 12, 2015, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The 15th Airport Show 2015 will be co-located with the 3rd edition… Untitled
Mid-Market Hotels Gain Momentum In Dubai
Thursday, May 7, 2015Government directives stimulate growth in mid-market hotel sector Dubai, UAE, May 5th 2015: According to the latest figures issued by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Dubai’s hotel portfolio grew during the 12 months of 2014 from 611 hotels and hotel apartments to 659 – a 7.8% growth over the course of the… Untitled
Major Brands Excel At Awards
Thursday, May 7, 2015The scope of the region’s industry-leading airline and hotel operators reflected in largest awards ceremony in 12-year history May 4th 2015 New and established operators were honoured in the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2015 ceremony at the Conrad Dubai ballroom yesterday evening. More than 350 executives from across the travel industry attended the awards,… Untitled
ATM 2015 OPENS
Tuesday, May 5, 2015Hundreds of delegates from the region and around the world attended the opening of the 22nd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015 in Dubai on Monday, May 4 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year’s ATM, which runs from May 4 to 7, has attracted the participation of nearly 3,000… Untitled
Dubai welcomes 13.2m international visitors in 2014
Tuesday, May 5, 20158.2 per cent growth significantly higher than global average of 4.7 per cent Results contained within ‘Dubai Annual Visitor Report’, launched at Arabian Travel Market Dubai, UAE; 3 May 2015: Dubai welcomed a total of 13.2 million international overnight visitors in 2014, according to new statistics issued by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing… Untitled
Technology key to seamless Air Traffic Management in Middle East
Tuesday, May 5, 2015Middle East airspace is presently ‘saturated’ CANSO: Middle East ATM requires effective use of technology ATC equipment market to reach $4.23 billion by 2020 UAE to handle 1.85 million aircraft movements by 2030 26 companies to showcase ATM portfolio at Airport Show ATM challenges until 2030 to be debated at GALF-2015 Alleviate ‘system limitations’ in… Untitled
‘Promenade With Me’ by Savannah du Quercy
Monday, May 4, 2015Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach presents an exhibition in collaboration with the International Emerging Artist Award ‘Promenade With Me’ by Savannah du Quercy. An inspiring journey into the universe of the artist, ’Promenade With Me” is a mix media exhibition and a theatrical experience of a unique kind. Vibrant in colour and magically powerful, it is… Untitled
