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Experience “your home away from home” - the new Metropolitan Hotel Dubai!

07 Mar 2017

The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, one of city’s much-loved hotels since the late 1970’s, has reopened in a new location on Sheikh Zayed Road, after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus.

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group welcomed members of the media on Monday 6 March 2017. Guests got the opportunity to experience many aspects of the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, including sampling the delights of two old-favourite outlets that have made a revival in the new hotel –... Read More

Al-Futtaim Group launches second mixed use development in the UAE

07 Mar 2017

Al-Futtaim, one of the most progressive business houses in the Gulf region, has broken ground on the development of a 78,500 sq. metre site, which forms part of the Jebel Ali Development (JAD) mixed use master planned community.

Al-Futtaim plans to expand its retail offering through the development of the new mall, located in Jebel Ali, the southern part of Dubai along the main Abu Dhabi – Dubai Highway. The project will be a mixed use development that combines living, working and... Read More

$1 billion Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme park set to open in 2018

07 Mar 2017

The Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi themed destination in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is on track for its opening in 2018.

Situated on Yas Island, one of the world’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destinations, the development will include the only Warner Bros. branded hotel alongside the immersive theme park.

The first phase of the project, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, is set to open in 2018. Construction is underway and rides are in production. Miral is developing... Read More

UAE economy expected to grow by 4% in 2017

07 Mar 2017

WAM -- Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, has predicted that the national economy will achieve a growth rate of between 3.5 to 4 percent during the current year amid activity and intensity of the performance of vital economic sectors.

He noted this growth will be spurred by the country’s growing investment attractiveness, with a view to achieve numerous accomplishments in national economic indicators.

Al Mansouri said, in his statement during the UAE-... Read More

Sultan Bin Zayed 11th International Endurance Festival starts

07 Mar 2017

WAM -- The Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 11th International Endurance Festival began at Bhouteib International Endurance Village in AlKhatem City, Abu Dhabi, on Monday.

The six-day race is being organised by the Emirates Heritage Club under the theme ''We lead future of endurance sport''.

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President's Representative and Chairman of the Emirates Heritage Club, the festival features a heritage village and... Read More

Second exhibition of works from Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection opens

07 Mar 2017

WAM -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, celebrated today the opening of 'The Creative Act: Performance, Process, Presence' at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi.

Featuring works by more than 25 artists of different nationalities and generations, the exhibition explores the related themes of... Read More

Minister of State for Happiness says connection between government and customers key to happiness

07 Mar 2017

WAM -- The role of frontline employees from Customer Happiness Centres is essential for achieving happiness for society, as they are an important connection between the government and customers, said Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness and Director-General of the Prime Minister’s Office.

Her statement was made during her participation in a seminar by the Emirates Government Service Excellence Programme, as part of a series of talks to introduce training... Read More

Dubai Airports receives conformance for ISO 31000:2009 for Enterprise Risk Management

06 Mar 2017

Dubai Airports was presented on March 2 with a letter of conformance for ISO 31000:2009 for Enterprise Risk Management following a full external assessment by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).

ISO 31000 was used as an international benchmark to assess Dubai Airports’ ERM practices which provide a strong foundation for management and corporate governance. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, received the letter of conformance, which recognises Dubai Airports’ efforts to... Read More

A date with art: Ahmedia Art Gallery hosts Priti Quinn’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ exhibition, 6th to 13th March

06 Mar 2017

Ahmedia Art Gallery, located at the Ahmedia Guest House in Deira, will hold a an exhibition with a theme “Kaleidoscope” by Priti Vasisht-Quinn from 6th to 13th March 2017, from 11:00am until 9:00pm.

Priti Vasisht – Quinn, an artist who started drawing at age 3 and has continued her passion since then. Both her parents are artists and they encouraged Priti to find her own style and creativity. Priti did not obtain a professional art training but has experimented with various media... Read More

The 3-day event in Dubai to feature luxury brands

06 Mar 2017

Dubai’s glamourous fashion, lifestyle and wellness exhibition, Modern Woman Show will be returning for its second visit to the hot seat of the fashion world. Catering to today’s woman, the show has all the making of a complete world-class shopping extravaganza under one umbrella showcasing a niche and exclusive array of local and international hi-end brands including fashion, jewellery, fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, salon, gym, spa, hair and nail accessories, fragrances and much more. The... Read More