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Ticket sale picks up pace for Omega Dubai Desert Classic teeing-off 2nd Feb. – 5th Feb. 2017

10 Jan 2017

With the Omega Dubai Desert Classic fast approaching, the sale of tickets has picked up pace ahead of the 28th edition of the European Tour event that gets under way at Emirates Golf Club from February 2 to 5.

Featuring Tiger Woods, world number two Rory McIlroy, The Open champion Henrik Stenson and The Masters winner Danny Willett, who is also the defending champion, among other top-draws in a star-studded field, the tournament exudes the energy of a Major, promising an absorbing... Read More

Nakheel and Thai Hotel Group Centara to build AED500 million beachfront resort with waterpark on Dubai’s Deira Islands

10 Jan 2017

WAM -- Dubai-based developer Nakheel and Thai hotel group, Centara Hotels and Resorts, signed a joined venture agreement to create a 550-room, AED500 million beachfront resort with waterpark on Deira Islands in Dubai.

Under the agreement, signed in Bangkok by Nakheel Chairman, Ali Rashid Lootah, and Centara Chairman, Suthikiati Chirathivat, the two companies will deliver an upscale resort on a prime stretch of beach on Deira Islands, Nakheel’s new, 15.3 sq. km., world-class tourism,... Read More

Preparations underway for 4th Arab-Russian Forum in Abu Dhabi on 1st February

10 Jan 2017

WAM -- Permanent representatives of member states of the Arab League will hold a co-ordination meeting next Thursday at the pan-Arab organisation's headquarters in Cairo to prepare for the fourth Arab -Russian Cooperation Forum, to be held at the level of foreign ministers on 1st February in Abu Dhabi, the League announced today.

The meeting seeks to set the agenda of the forum, including a draft ministerial declaration, a joint work plan covering the period from 2016 to 2018 and a... Read More

Ajman Tourism Destination

09 Jan 2017

Speaking with Aviamost, HE Faisal Al Nuaimi, General Manager of The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD), said, “In accordance with the trends and targets of Ajman Vision 2021, Ajman delegation to WTM highlighted its significant efforts with regard to the development of tourism infrastructure in the emirate, with the focus of increasing the number of visitors in 2017 by 20%, following the remarkable growth of tourists from Europe to the Emirate”.

As a fast developing tourist... Read More

Longines presents another successful edition of the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup

09 Jan 2017

Illustrious Swiss watchmaker, Longines, marked yet another successful presentation of the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, which took place on the 7th of January at the Dubai International Endurance City.

Furthering its commitment to the equestrian arena, Swiss watchmaker Longines was once again the Presenting Partner and Official Timekeeper of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, which featured some of the top names from the world... Read More

KCA holds Extraordinary Congress

08 Jan 2017

The Kurash Confederation of Asia held the Extraordinary Congress meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The meeting was attended by IKA and KCA President Mr. Haider A. Farman, IKA First Vice President Mr. Jagdish Tytler, IKA President Adviser Mr. Komil Ruziev, Presidents and General Secretaries of National Kurash Federations of 24 Asian states – Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Hong Kong, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine,... Read More

Iconic Etihad Museum showcasing the birth of the UAE opens to public

08 Jan 2017

Described by HH Sheikh Mohammed as “an edifice that that will tell stories of our fathers”, the $163 million Etihad Museum is Dubai’s most recent tourist attraction and was inaugurated on the milestone occasion of the UAE’s 45th National Day, on December 2, 2016. It opened to the public yesterday January 7, 2017.

The iconic attraction relates the story of the nation’s Founding Fathers and the journey of the UAE to become a nation. Built over a two year period, its location under the... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed says UAE is a hub for equestrian endurance sports

08 Jan 2017

WAM -- The UAE has become a hub for equestrian endurance sports, and a factory producing champions who display the high stature of the UAE at global competitions, said Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

This year, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Festival attracted riders from across the world, and provided a great opportunity to exchange experiences between Emirati riders and world champions, he said in... Read More

Sharjah World Music Festival 2017 begins tomorrow Friday!

05 Jan 2017

WAM -- Sharjah World Music Festival 2017, SWMF 2017, is gearing up for a grand opening at Al Majaz Amphitheatre on Friday evening.

The fourth edition of the SWMF will feature a collection of concerts, musical shows and artistic activities featuring local, regional and international music, in line with Sharjah’s goal to be a regional incubator of culture and art.

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The fourth edition of Sharjah World Music Festival will run from the 6–14 January 2017 in... Read More

Dubai International airports receives record number of passengers in one day

05 Jan 2017

Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners' Affairs in Dubai, revealed that Dubai International airports received 105, 326 passengers in one day for the first time.

Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri expressed his happiness about this achievement consisting of receiving this huge number of passengers to UAE, which reflects UAE’s vision to make of Dubai a place where the world’s cultures meet and interact.