WAM - The fourth edition of Sharjah World Music Festival will run from the 6–14 January 2017 in celebration of the best Arabic and Western musicians and bands from 13 countries.
Organised by Furat Qaddouri Music Centre and sponsored by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the festival’s concerts will take place at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Masrah Al Qasba- Theatre, and The Flag Island theatre, and Outdoor events will take place at Al Majaz Waterfront and Al Qasba.... Read More
The 13th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today unveiled its full line-up of 156 films from 55 countries alongside a diverse industry programme for filmmakers and executives at the Dubai Film Market (DFM), a strong competition and a rich slate of Special Presentations, Red Carpet Galas and exciting community events.
The Festival, which... Read More
WAM--Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chaired the UAE delegation during the 37th Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States (GCC), which started on Tuesday afternoon.
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Read MoreIbn Battuta Mall in Dubai drew the biggest UAE National Day crowds in its history last weekend, with more than 213,000 visitors during the three-day holiday.
The world’s largest themed mall welcomed 50 per cent more visitors compared to the National Day holiday weekend in 2015, according to developer Nakheel.
Omar Khoory, Director of Nakheel Malls said: “Ibn Battuta has just celebrated one of its busiest weekends since opening in 2005. Our impressive line-up of live National... Read More
IMG Worlds, Dubai-based owner and operator of the world’s largest indoor theme park, IMG Worlds of Adventure, announces the launch of its latest project, IMG Worlds of Legends.
With nine unique zones spread across over 2 million square feet, IMG Worlds of Legends will feature some of the most exciting and popular brands in the world, making it one of the biggest global licensing deals of its kind.
Attractions will include characters from global brands, such as:
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WAM--flydubai announced it has the graduated 100th batch of certified Cabin Crew members from the flydubai Training Centre.
The batch of 27 candidates will join flydubai’s community of 1,650 Cabin Crew members who represent more than 100 nationalities.
The graduates of the training programme received their certificates from Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer for flydubai, Jilly Sims, senior vice president, In-Flight Services for flydubai and Carolyn O’Brien, flydubai’s... Read More
Cinema lovers, acclaimed filmmakers and rising stars are descending on the UAE once again as the annual Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) opens its doors for a landmark 13th edition on December 7th. Over eight days, Dubai will come alive with all the magic of the movies as an eclectic selection of work from internationally acclaimed directors and actors, renowned regional filmmakers and budding local talent is screened across the city.
Since the Festival’s inception in 2004,... Read More
The premier event in Consumer and Home Appliances industry, China Trade Week Middle East is taking place from 5 – 7 Dec 2016 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC). now in its 4th year, the event features over 300 Chinese manufacturing companies to connect with local and regional sourcing, buying and purchasing professionals. It showcases products across a variety of industries including arts and crafts, toys and gifts, print, packaging and plastic, power & energy, lighting,... Read More
WAM --Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi swept a top honour as the "World’s Leading Luxury Beach Resort" for the fourth year in a row.
The Grand Final Gala Ceremony took place at the posh Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort in the South Male Atoll and, in a vast sea of luxurious beach resorts in the Maldives, Abu Dhabi’s landmark resort has shown brightest amongst its competitors.
Commenting on the international recognition these honours bring to the hotel, Holger Schroth, General... Read More
WAM -- Dubai is to build an AED 20 million first-of-its-kind scientific entertainment and tourism centre at Mushrif Park, as the Emirate becomes the gateway to the world of outer space.
A project of Dubai Municipality, the Thuraya Astronomical Centre, one of the major planned tourist and educational projects, will cover the most prominent subjects related to astronomy and will be a centre for observing various astronomical phenomena.
The project is designed as an educational... Read More