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14% growth in the number of Russian visitors to Dubai

09 Feb 2017

Recovery in the value of the rouble in 2016 had led to 14 per cent growth in the number of Russian visitors last year bringing the total to 240,000. “The drivers include increasing supply, particularly from the mid-market segment and the continued lower purchasing power from key source markets [such as Russia and Europe],” said Helal Almarri, the director general of Dubai Tourism.Rounding off the major regional contributors were Russia, CIS and Central European markets, accounting for circa... Read More

MBRSC and AUS to launch nanosatellite Nayif-1 between 14 to 25 Feb. 2017

08 Feb 2017

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have announced that the launch of the nanosatellite Nayif-1 will occur between the 14th and 25th February 2017, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, on board a PSLV-C37 rocket. Nayif-1 is expected to be launched on the morning of 15th February, if all logistics are intact and ideal weather conditions prevail, to ensure a successful launch into space. Currently, a team of specialists at... Read More

2017 is the Year of Islamic Solidarity in Azerbaijan

08 Feb 2017

The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has declared 2017 the Year of Islamic Solidarity in Azerbaijan. In the decree signed by the President of the country it is said that Azerbaijan has been one of the main centers of Islamic civilization for centuries. Azerbaijan has played a significant role in the spread of Islam, as well as establishment of Muslim renaissance. All of these paved the way for the formation of material and non-material heritage of Islam on the territory... Read More

World-renowned speaker will headline Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Awards ceremony

08 Feb 2017

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that world-renowned motivational speaker, author and customer service expert Ron Kaufman will headline the closing ceremony for the 9th cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the 1st edition of the MRM Business Innovation Award.

During the ceremony, Kaufman will share his insights and global best practices on performance and quality, specifically in the area of customer service and building service... Read More

Dubai attracted a record 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016

08 Feb 2017

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) released its annual visitor figures showing Dubai attracted 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016, recording a healthy five per cent (5%) increase over 2015, and an impressive 4-year CAGR of eight per cent (8%) (2012-2016) since His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the 2020 tourism strategy. This performance trajectory which reflects... Read More

High Flying Fun expected at Anantara’s second Annual Kite Festival

08 Feb 2017

After a big success of the inaugural event in February 2016 with over 250 participants, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts is looking forward to the return of its festival for February 2017. Two weeks prior to the event, almost 300 guests have registered for this year’s event. Promising a day filled with adventure and lots of family fun, Anantara is aiming to colour the sky of Desert Islands Resort & Spa’s beach more than ever before. The day which commences at 11.00 am focuses on... Read More

Humperdinck’s fully staged opera at The National Theatre, Abu Dhabi

08 Feb 2017

NSO Opera, under the umbrella of the NSO Symphony Orchestra will present Engelbert Humperdinck’s fully staged opera ‘Hansel & Gretel’ on 10 and 11 March at The National Theatre, Abu Dhabi, a deliciously spine-tingling, musical fairytale opera that’s sure to thrill!

The 45-piece NSO Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Andrew Berryman, will enthral all the family with Humperdinck’s sweeping arrangement, in the musical style of Wagner.

Under the stage direction of... Read More

PANERAI is ‘Supporting Partner’ of 25th Dubai International Boat Show Feb. 28 - March 4 2017

07 Feb 2017

In honor of its historic links to the sea, PANERAI, the Florentine haute horlogerie sports watch brand proudly announces its participation at the 25th Dubai International Boat Show 2017 as the ‘Supporting Partner’ for the eighth consecutive year.

PANERAI will be sponsoring the VIP registration lounge designed in a maritime like atmosphere inspired by the Panerai classic yacht challenge, the international route of regattas reserved for classic and vintage sailing boats. The Dubai Boat... Read More

Dubai Airports speedens aircraft boarding at Terminal 2 with new tech

06 Feb 2017

Dubai Airports continues to use technology to improve service and boost capacity as part of its DXB Plus programme designed to elevate capacity at Dubai International (DXB) to 118 million by 2023. The latest innovation takes the form of an Intelligent Traffic System (ITS), which optimises the coordination of buses used to shuttle passengers from Terminal 2 departure gates to the aircraft.

“It is another world first for DXB. It is the first time this technology has been implemented and... Read More

Third annual Nobel Museum at Children’s City in Dubai Creek Park Nobel Museum 2017

06 Feb 2017

Lieutenant-General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy-Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, launched the third annual Nobel Museum at Children’s City in Dubai Creek Park on Tuesday, February 7.

The 2017 edition of the Museum – organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF) – bears the theme “The Nobel Prize in Physics: Understanding Matter”, and will go on until March 5.

The Nobel Museum 2017 thrusts the field of physics into the limelight, introducing the... Read More