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Dubai International Financial Centre reports impressive growth in first half of 2015
Monday, September 7, 2015Dubai International Financial Centre reports impressive growth in first half of 2015 Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), an established global financial services hub connecting businesses and financial institutions with emerging markets across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), saw impressive growth in the first half of 2015 (H1 2015). The number of active… Dubai International Financial Centre reports impressive growth in first half of 2015
UAE spa tourism forecast to double by 2017
Monday, September 7, 2015A report published by Euromonitor International for The Leisure Show Dubai 2015 reveals that the UAE spa market is booming with revenues of US $411 million forecast for 2015, while the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reports the UAE is leading spa tourism in the Middle East and North Africa with visitor numbers set to double… UAE spa tourism forecast to double by 2017
Supercars worth $150m in Dubai Guinness World Record video
Sunday, September 6, 2015Over 150 million dollars worth of supercars took part with brands including Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Rolls Royce. 360MEA, THE DUBAI based Virtual Reality startup has made a Supercars Parade video in Meydan, Dubai. The resulting 360 degrees interactive production enables you to control and view every angle of the show, which recently took place… Supercars worth $150m in Dubai Guinness World Record video
Emirates’ Jennifer Aniston TV ads to cost $20m
Sunday, September 6, 2015The advertisements are scheduled to begin running this October, a senior spokesperson confirmed 6 September 2015 Dubai airline Emirates is planning to spend about $20m to run television advertisements featuring Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston this year, a company spokesperson has confirmed. The confirmation comes after Emirates’ senior vice president for corporate communications Boutros Boutros revealed… Emirates’ Jennifer Aniston TV ads to cost $20m
UAE observes three-day mourning for 45 soldiers killed in Yemen
Sunday, September 6, 2015Schools and other institutions will not close but flags will be flown at half mast during the period The United Arab Emirates has declared a three-day mourning period for the 45 soldiers killed in Yemen last week while on active duty. Schools and other institutions will not close but all flags will be flown at… UAE observes three-day mourning for 45 soldiers killed in Yemen
Watch the Swan Lake Acrobatic Ballet by The Great Chinese State Circus at DWTC
Thursday, September 3, 2015Combining the traditional art and skills of Chinese acrobatics with opera and ballet dancing, the Great Chinese State Circus brings the story of Swan Lake to the stage during the Dubai Summer Surprises from Thursday, 3rd – Saturday, 5th September 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. They performed over 150 shows around Asia and… Watch the Swan Lake Acrobatic Ballet by The Great Chinese State Circus at DWTC
550,000 Chinese tourists expected to visit UAE in 2015
Thursday, September 3, 2015Trade exchange between the two countries expanded by 20 per cent in 2014, totalling $55 billion 3 September 2015 The number of Chinese tourists to the United Arab Emirates is projected to increase by ten per cent to 550,000 from 500,000 in the past year, according to the Chinese ambassador. In 2014, Dubai welcomed 350,000… 550,000 Chinese tourists expected to visit UAE in 2015
AED20 billion Sharjah project to launch at Cityscape Global 2015
Thursday, September 3, 2015Sharjah Waterfront City, to be spread across 60m sq ft, is set to reshape the emirate’s landscape 3 September 2015 The mega project, taking shape in Sharjah, will be home to over 200,000 in total Set to become the largest commercial, residential and tourism development in the city, the waterfront city will consist of ten… AED20 billion Sharjah project to launch at Cityscape Global 2015
Dubai Expo 2020 launches BusinessConnect workshops
Thursday, September 3, 2015Workshops aimed at discussing business opportunities resulting from hosting Expo 2020 September 2, 2015 Dubai: Expo 2020 Dubai has launched BusinessConnect, a series of workshops aimed at discussing the opportunities available to the business community as a result of hosting Expo 2020, according to a statement on Wednesday. The workshops build on a dialogue with… Dubai Expo 2020 launches BusinessConnect workshops
Jumeirah Group to operate RP Global’s $1 billion tower
Thursday, September 3, 20153 September, 2015 The Jumeirah Business Bay will include a 200-room luxury Jumeirah hotel as well as 350 serviced apartments and 290 luxurious residences managed under the Jumeirah brand. Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed by leading property investment company RP Global to operate a… Jumeirah Group to operate RP Global’s $1 billion tower
