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Dubai Tourism partners with four environmental entities in its Dubai Sustainable Tourism Initiative

Dubai Tourism partners with four environmental entities in its Dubai Sustainable Tourism Initiative

26 Sep 2016

WAM -- Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is partnering with four locally-based environmental entities to begin its Dubai Sustainable Tourism Initiative, DSTI, aimed at positioning the emirate as one of the world’s leading sustainable tourism destinations.

As part of the initiative, Dubai Tourism has signed separate Memorandums of Understanding with Etihad ESCO, Dubai Carbon, Emirates Environmental Group and Emirates Wildlife Society - WWF, to... Read More

HH Sheikh Hamdan approves Cave and Glass House project in Quran Park

HH Sheikh Hamdan approves Cave and Glass House project in Quran Park

26 Sep 2016

WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, has approved the Cave and Glass House project in the Quran Park at an estimated cost of AED100 million.

Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said, "The approval of Sheikh Hamdan for this project comes in order to keep up with the basic needs of the population of the city of Dubai for municipality services.

"The Quran Park is a... Read More

SCTDA participates in International Russian Travel Market, OTDYKH, Leisure 2016 Exhibition

SCTDA participates in International Russian Travel Market, OTDYKH, Leisure 2016 Exhibition

25 Sep 2016

WAM -- Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, SCTDA, has concluded its participation at the International Russian Travel Market, OTDYKH, Leisure 2016 exhibition for the 14th time. The exhibition took place at the Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow from September 21st - 24th.

The authority headed a delegation from Sharjah which included government departments from the emirate, including the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority, Sharjah Airport Authority, and... Read More

Dubai Police launch smart app to combat human trafficking

Dubai Police launch smart app to combat human trafficking

25 Sep 2016

WAM--Dubai Police have launched a smart app, the first of its kind in the region, to combat human trafficking through helping victims and monitoring these crimes.

Brig. Dr. Mohammed Al Murr, Director-General of the General Directorate of Human Rights at Dubai Police, said that the service will help human trafficking victims to report, using the smart app, so that police officials could reach out and provide them with assistance, including legal support.

He added that the UAE... Read More

Leading Chinese artist Shi Dachan to showcase ink and calligraphy works in the UAE this week

Leading Chinese artist Shi Dachan to showcase ink and calligraphy works in the UAE this week

25 Sep 2016

For the first time in the UAE, leading artist Shi Dachan will be showcasing his ink paintings and calligraphic pieces at the Emirates Palace from the 29th of September to the 2nd of October 2016 and from the 5th to the 7th October at St. Regis Hotel, Dubai.

Shi Dachan combines ink art, traditionally from Chinese culture to express ways to co-exist with one's surroundings in harmony. Inspired by nature and calligraphy, Shi Dachan introduces classic and timeless pieces of contemporary... Read More

A Long Weekend Is Around The Corner!

A Long Weekend Is Around The Corner!

25 Sep 2016

Eid al-Adha holidays in September seem so far away already and many of us in the UAE have returned to our daily work and life routines. However despite such a long time, we are again on the threshold of an upcoming public holiday. Starting Friday, September 30th, citizens and residents of the UAE can look forward to a three-day long weekend to celebrate Al Hijri, the Islamic New Year.

Though the official public announcement has not been done yet, the national holiday for state... Read More

Expo Centre Sharjah to host 41st MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show from 27th Sept. to 1st Oct. 2016

Expo Centre Sharjah to host 41st MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show from 27th Sept. to 1st Oct. 2016

25 Sep 2016

WAM – The Expo Centre Sharjah will host, with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the 41st edition of the MidEast Watch and Jewellery show from 27th Sept. to 1 Oct. under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Expo Centre Sharjah organises this show twice a year, with more than 500 exhibitors from 20 countries representing the most prestigious watch and Jewellery houses and manufacturers... Read More

Air Arabia Group Chief Executive Officer honoured as 'Airline CEO of the Year'

Air Arabia Group Chief Executive Officer honoured as 'Airline CEO of the Year'

25 Sep 2016

WAM -- Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, has won the 'Airline CEO of the Year' award at the 10th CEO Middle East Awards 2016.

Al Ali, who was instrumental in overseeing the launch of the first low cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, was recognised for his efforts in further strengthening Air Arabia’s leadership position in the region, as well as his role in delivering outstanding results for the airline.

The award was presented to Al Ali at... Read More

Leading Jewellery Retailer Damas Launches Premium Line Sama with Penelope Cruz as Ambassador

Leading Jewellery Retailer Damas Launches Premium Line Sama with Penelope Cruz as Ambassador

25 Sep 2016

Damas, the leading jewellery retailer in the GCC, launched luxury jewellery brand - SAMA - at a spectacular gala event in the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa last Thursday. The launch of this premium line and its association to A-list Hollywood celebrity, Penélope Cruz, marks a significant milestone in Damas’ rich history driving the brand to greater heights and further strengthening its position as a leading player in the market.

Derived from the Arabic word ‘Sumou’ meaning elevation or... Read More

Fashion Forward Dubai (8 season)

Fashion Forward Dubai (8 season)

22 Sep 2016

Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD), the region's progressive fashion platform, endorsed by Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) and with Dubai Design District (d3) as Strategic Partner, announced yesterday its full program for the Spring / Summer 2017 edition in its eighth season.

Being one of the highly anticipated events in the region's fashion calendar and following Dubai’s national mandate to become a hub for creativity, FFWD is set to showcase, during four days, 31 regional ready-to... Read More

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