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Sheikha Lubna stresses UAE’s desire to strengthen values of tolerance, harmony, co-existence

16 Mar 2017

WAM -- Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of State for Tolerance, stressed the desire of the UAE’s leadership and people to strengthen the values of tolerance, harmony and co-existence, and to respect diversity and accept the thoughts, cultures, religions and sects of others, while rejecting all forms of bias, hate, violence and fanaticism.

This statement came during a meeting today with Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, Secretary-General of the World Council of Churches, on the... Read More

Piaget returns to Art Dubai for the second consecutive year with its new Sunny Side of Life Collection

15 Mar 2017

In the world of Piaget, bold creativity, fearless imagination and virtuoso craftsmanship come together to give birth to audacious creations that constantly push aesthetic and technical boundaries. Radiant and innovative, these masterpieces seamlessly blur the lines between watchmaking, jewellery and art. It is therefore no surprise that as an unstoppable creative pioneer for the past 140 years, Piaget feels so at home in Dubai, a city that every year brings together the world’s most exciting... Read More

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan:Dubai's non-oil foreign trade reached AED1.276 trillion in 2016

15 Mar 2017

WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, today announced that Dubai's non-oil foreign trade in 2016 reached AED1.276 trillion despite the global slowdown.

Sheikh Hamdan pointed out that the value of Dubai’s external trade rose 70 percent from AED754 billion in 2009 to AED1.276 trillion in 2016.

Speaking on the occasion, His Highness said, "We have achieved this growth despite the world credit... Read More

Outbound travel market from ME set to reach $165 billion by 2025

15 Mar 2017

WAM -- Expenditure on outbound travel from the Middle East is expected to reach $165.3 billion by 2025, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.

Highlighting the buoyant outbound travel market, another report, issued by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (2015 Tourism Highlights), which includes research teams from Frost & Sullivan and Insights Middle East, revealed a 9 per cent growth in the number of outbound travellers from the region in 2015, while the... Read More

Etihad Museum welcomes international authors for a tour to share UAE’s rich history

15 Mar 2017

WAM -- The Etihad Museum, a monument to Emirati heritage that is managed by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and tells the story of the 1971 Union Agreement, has welcomed a group of international authors for a tour of its landmark sites and cultural exhibitions.

The authors were guided on a memorable journey through the events surrounding the 1971 Union Agreement and provided with intimate, informative and enjoyable insights into the crucial period of 1968-1974. The museum... Read More

Art Nights in 2017 at DIFC welcomes over 3,000 visitors

15 Mar 2017

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub and destination for lifestyle, arts and culture, welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, in the company of his Excellency Essa Kazim, the Governor of DIFC, for the first edition of Art Nights in 2017. Under the theme of ‘Art Fresco’, the event welcomed over 3,000 visitors.

A highlight on the Dubai event calendar, Art Nights showcased... Read More

Etihad Aviation Group to support 2019 World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi

15 Mar 2017

WAM -- The Organising Committee of the World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi has announced the support of the Etihad Aviation Group, EAG, in the delivery of the 2019 Congress.

The agreement appoints Hala Abu Dhabi as the Official Travel and Destination Partner alongside Etihad Airways as the Official Airline for the 2019 World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi.

The agreement was signed today by Dr. Matar Al Neyadi, Chair of the Organising Committee and Undersecretary of the UAE... Read More

Sharjah bags first prize in Berlin Exhibition of Stock Exchange for tourism and travel in 2017

15 Mar 2017

WAM-- Sharjah has bagged the first prize, on the Middle East level, in Berlin International Exhibition of Stock Exchange (BIESE) for tourism and travel in 2017, the emirate took part in (BIESE) for 20 years in respectively.

The Sharjah Emirate Pavilion got very significant interest from ,VIPs and all tourism makers in European Market. It also received a large coverage from European and Global media.

Khalid bin Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Commerce and Tourism Development... Read More

Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan visits Art Dubai 2017

15 Mar 2017

Dubai Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the 11th edition of Art Dubai Exhibition, which takes place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

This year, Art Dubai welcome 94 galleries from a record 43 countries showcasing works by over 500 artists, making this the most global edition to date.

Art Dubai is a platform that lets Middle Eastern artists exhibit their works on a global stage. It includes Art Dubai, Design Days Dubai, Downtown Design... Read More

Increasing demand in region for Russian artists works, says Art Dubai’s International Director on eve of 11th edition

14 Mar 2017

On the eve of the 11th edition of the much awaited Art Dubai event set to open its doors to the public tomorrow, Aviamost met Art Dubai’s International Director Pablo del Val to know more about the presence of Russian artists and their works showcased at this year’s fair

Which Russian galleries are represented here from Russia?

We have four Russian galleries: Galerie Iragui, Pechersky, Artwin and a Belgium Gallery working only with Russian artists so that’s very exciting. And... Read More