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Global travel and tourism sector professionals head to ATM 2017 opening today

24 Apr 2017

WAM -- Travel professionals from across the world’s hospitality industry will descend upon Dubai on Monday for the opening of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017, the region’s leading travel industry exhibition.

Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, ATM, said, "We have visitors registered from all corners of the globe and all facets of the hospitality industry. The growth and scale of ATM 2017 is testament to the buoyant travel and tourism industry here in the MENA (Middle East and... Read More

6th session of UAE-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee concludes on high note

24 Apr 2017

WAM -- The sixth session of the UAE-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, and co-chaired by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, and his counterpart, Shahin Mustafayev, Minister of Economic Development in Azerbaijan, concluded on a high note.

It was also attended by Eng. Mohammed Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Under-Secretary of Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Economy; Sahil Babayev, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic... Read More

Leading Chinese investment group Novel chooses RAK’s Al Marjan Island for mixed-use development luxury project

24 Apr 2017

Novel international group, a leading highly diversified investment company from China, has signed an agreement with Al Marjan Island (AMI) Company to acquire 720.000 sq. Ft. of landon the man-made island in Ras Al Khaimah.

Alan Feng, Director, Novel company said that: “Our Group aims at enlarging its presence overseas via high standing partnerships, joint venture and other projects. The UAE has always been for us the hub to develop our activities in the Middle East market. We operate... Read More

Russian Author and Illustrator Explore Sharjah’s Role in Enriching Children’s Literature

24 Apr 2017

Celebrating Russia’s culture of literary genius and the outstanding titles that have enriched world literature, representatives from the Russian section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) have attended the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2017 (SCRF) as the UAE Board on Books for Young People’s Guests of Honour.

The festival, which runs from April 19–29 at the Expo Centre Sharjah, is one of the most important events for children’s literature in the region... Read More

Crown Prince of Dubai crowns winners of Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship

23 Apr 2017

WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, today awarded medals to the winners of the 9th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Khalid al Nahyan, Sheikh... Read More

15th Sharjah Heritage Days attracts over 350,000 visitors from over 30 countries

22 Apr 2017

WAM -- Traditional folk dance, a performance by stand-up comedians and a story-telling session rung down the curtains of the 15th edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days, which saw 350,000 visitors from more than 30 countries attending the cultural extravaganza, held under the directives of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Conceptualised and organised with the aim of reviving endangered folk arts, crafts and music, as well as to... Read More

Mohamed bin Zayed, Putin discuss friendship, cooperation, regional and international issues

22 Apr 2017

WAM -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin, friendship, cooperation, regional and international issues of mutual interest.

This came when the Russian President received His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and accompanying delegation at Kremlin on Thursday.

During the meeting, Putin welcomed the visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to... Read More

Dubai Tourism to reveal new initiatives at ATM 2017

20 Apr 2017

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), together with over 90 representatives from private and public sector entities, will be taking part at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) being held in Dubai from 24-27 April, 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibitions Centre. As one of the exhibition’s official partners, Dubai Tourism, on stand ME 3110, will be showcasing the emirate’s diverse and ever-evolving tourism offerings to the local and... Read More

Dubai Tourism hosts 200 members of hotel industry at Dubai Parks and Resorts

20 Apr 2017

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) held an event today for the hotel industry in partnership with Meraas and Dubai Parks and Resorts. Hosted at Bollywood Parks, the event gathered concierges and members of the hotel community from across the Emirate to share updates and information on the latest hospitality offerings and experiences across Dubai.

Over 200 attendees were taken on a tour of the parks and Riverland, as well as given updates on various... Read More

Emirates’ new A380 Onboard Lounge to make its ATM debut at the Infinite Possibilities stand

20 Apr 2017

Emirates will debut its new A380 Onboard Lounge at the Infinite Possibilities stand in its home-base of Dubai at the 2017 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The region’s leading travel exhibition will run from 24-27 April.

Along with the newly enhanced A380 Onboard Lounge, Emirates will also showcase its Boeing 777 Business Class seat, along with other iconic products such as the First Class Suite, First Class Shower Spa and the latest version of its generously-pitched... Read More