Business
4th January a precious day, says Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum
04 Jan 2017
WAM -- Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that 4th January is a precious occasion remembered fondly by the people of the UAE every year since Sheikh Mohammed's accession as Ruler of Dubai.
She recalled her husband’s oft-quoted words that his aspiration was for his nation to be number one and that becoming number one is not impossible, because "the word... Read More
Stunning, Polynesian-themed Lapita hotel opens in Dubai Parks & Resorts
03 Jan 2017
Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection can't wait to exceed your wildest expectations. As the only hotel located inside Dubai Parks and Resorts, it allows for convenient access to exhilarating attractions at the Hollywood-themed Motiongate, Bollywood Park and Legoland theme parks, as well as RIVERLAND® shopping center and dining.
The stunning property greets you... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed announces iconic luxury waterfront project: Dubai Harbour
03 Jan 2017
WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the development of Dubai Harbour, a unique new waterfront destination that will feature the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s largest marina.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid made the announcement in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council; H.H. Sheikh... Read More
Sharjah seeks stronger ties with Serbia
02 Jan 2017
WAM -- The emirate of Sharjah has deep economic ties with Serbia and seeks to strengthen investment and trade ties with the European country, Director-General of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Khalid bin Butti Al Hajri recently said.
He was speaking during a meeting with a high-level delegation of Serbian senior trade and economic representatives headed by presided over by Milos Perisic, charge d'affaires at the Serbian Embassy in the UAE.
The delegation, which... Read More
Dubai welcomes 2017 with dazzling fireworks!
02 Jan 2017
WAM -- Dubai has once again mesmerised the world with a magnificent New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacle by Emaar Properties, bidding farewell to 2016 and welcoming in 2017 in resplendent style. Hundreds of thousands of spectators from all over the world joined the celebrations in Downtown Dubai, Emaar’s mega-development in the heart of the city, centred around the iconic Burj Khalifa. The dazzling event reached billions more through live television feeds and a real-time experience via Twitter... Read More
CEO of DTCM says 2016 was exceptional year for Dubai with colourful spectrum of tourism offerings
02 Jan 2017
WAM -- Dubai has welcomed almost 1,000 travel industry professionals and conference organisers from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East during the final quarter of this year to showcase the emirate’s impressive range of tourism offerings, through a series of familiarisation trips organised by Dubai Tourism.
The familiarisation trips highlight the organisations commitment to promote new leisure experiences such as Dubai Opera, IMG Worlds of Adventure and Dubai Parks and Resorts in key... Read More
Dubai Economic Council enhances partnership with Bank of China
02 Jan 2017
WAM -- The Bank of China is expected to play a role in some of the UAE’s most important projects, including infrastructure, tourism, real estate, trade and logistics.
Dubai has a wide network of economic relations with several countries, however, its ties with China are deep and unique, particularly in terms of the Dubai Government’s vision to expand these ties and develop China as a strategic partner, not only in trade, but also in large-scale development projects, stated Hani Al... Read More
Emirates rounds off 2016 with fleet and product milestones
29 Dec 2016
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer focused product investments.
Commenting on 2016, Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Consumer appetite for travel has remained resilient, despite socio-economic and political headwinds around the globe, and that is reflected in our operational growth. Emirates will continue on our strategy of organic growth,... Read More
Arabic Calligraphy demo creates bespoke Patrizia Pepe bags at special DSF Event
29 Dec 2016
At THE BEACH yesterday, an artist was at work producing bespoke calligraphy for limited-edition Patrizia Pepe bags designed specifically for Dubai Shopping Festival 2017.
The bags sold were at a special price for DSF shoppers and available only for the day.
The Abu Dhabi-born Narjes Noureddine was the in-store calligrapher at Patrizia Pepe. She worked on bags while customers asked questions. Shoppers at the event were also able to order customised calligraphy-... Read More
Ballet Grand Gala 2017 at Madinat
29 Dec 2016
Sponsored by Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach and Air France, the dance recital now in its fourth edition is entirely organized by the passionate Ballet Grand Gala team. Dubai and Abu Dhabi audience will relish an evening of classic repertoire with Roméo et Juliette by Rudolf Noureev, La Sylphide et Le Corsaire, Flames of Paris as well as neoclassical creations such as Donizetti by Manuel Legris and Thais, choreographed by Opera de Paris ballet master Laurent Novis. Reiko M Cheong, Founder... Read More
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