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HH Sheikh Mohammed lays foundation stone for iconic Emaar project ‘The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour’
11 Oct 2016
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum laid the foundation stone on Monday for the ‘The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour’ project, the new iconic structure that will be the world’s tallest tower when completed in 2020.
The ceremony was attended by Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
HH Sheikh Mohammed said that Dubai’s exceptional urban growth, which is supported by... Read More
IWC Schaffhausen and Santoni mark milestone five year partnership in Dubai with exclusive event
11 Oct 2016
Renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen and Italian high-end shoe manufacturer Santoni celebrated their successful partnership in Dubai last evening. Since 2011, Santoni has been producing exclusive leather straps for some of IWC’s most iconic timepieces. The hand painted straps feature a special patina and wonderful gradations of colour.
IWC Schaffhausen and Santoni share a philosophy of excellence and perfection, as well as a love of craftsmanship and beauty. These values form... Read More
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons launches ‘Time for Art’ initiative with unique collaboration marking second edition of Dubai Watch Week from 15th – 19th Nov 2016
10 Oct 2016
Following its successful debut in 2015, the region’s most anticipated horology event, Dubai Watch Week, returns for a second time under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. Organized by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the second edition of the event will take place across two locations with an intensive program agenda for 2016.
Dubai Watch Week has education at the heart of its platform,... Read More
Nakheel’s 372-room Premier Inn Hotel opens at Ibn Battuta Mall
10 Oct 2016
The first of two Nakheel hotels at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai is now open, marking another major milestone in the developer’s AED3 billion hospitality expansion programme.
The 372-room hotel, managed by Premier Inn Hotels LLC, was inaugurated on Sunday at a ceremony led by Nakheel Chairman Ali Rashid Lootah and Adam Nicholls, Managing Director of Premier Inn Hotels LLC. It is the second in a diverse range of 14 Dubai hotels by Nakheel and one of two at the world-famous Ibn Battuta... Read More
Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) enter three-year deal to attract global sporting events to the emirate
10 Oct 2016
The national airline of the UAE has entered a three year deal with ADSC to support sports activities and major sporting events in Abu Dhabi. The strategic initiative replaces an event- by-event approach and contributes to a longer term vision for sports in line with Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
Hareb Almuhairy, Senior Vice President, Corporate and International Affairs, Etihad Airways, said: “This agreement cements our work together to promote Abu Dhabi as an outstanding destination for... Read More
Air Arabia is third on Airfinance journal’s list of top 50 airlines
10 Oct 2016
WAM --Air Arabia, the Sharjah-based low cost carrier, has been ranked number three on Airfinance journal’s list of top 50 global airlines.
The list includes an evaluation of the performance of 137 airlines, based on a set of "operational and financial parameters, including Total Revenue, Net Income, Passenger Yield, Liquidity, and Leverage," according to an Air Arabia statement on Sunday.
Adel Al Ali, group CEO, Air Arabia, noted, "The report confirms Air Arabia’s solid... Read More
Emirates and Google team up to launch “Celebrating Arabic Reading” for smartphone users, right through October 2016
10 Oct 2016
Emirates Airline and Google are ‘Celebrating Arabic Reading’ all through October in a collaboration to reach millions of smartphone users in the region, and support the UAE’s Year of Reading, a national initiative spearheaded by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The aim of the UAE’s Year of Reading is to nurture an entire generation of lifelong readers, and ensure the groundwork is in place to support the country’s knowledge economy goals.
The mission of the ‘Celebrating... Read More
Visa on Arrival for Chinese visitors reflects the visionary leadership of the UAE says Director General of Dubai Tourism
09 Oct 2016
The recent announcement by the UAE Cabinet that Chinese visitors to the UAE will now be granted Visas on Arrival at the country’s airports is an index to the growing ties between the two nations.
Sharing his opinion of the new development with Aviamost Chinese, HE Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, Dubai Tourism said: “The decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minster, and Ruler of Dubai on the decision to issue... Read More
Founding sponsors reaffirm support for 13th DIFF set to run 7th – 14th Dec. 2016
09 Oct 2016
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is pleased to announce that internationally renowned founding sponsors Dubai Duty Free, Emirates Airlines and Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai have reaffirmed their support for a landmark 13th year of the much-loved Festival.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and with thanks to the generous and resilient support of its... Read More
Sheikh Nahyan attends launch of new season of Abu Dhabi Classics at Emirates Palace
09 Oct 2016
WAM -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, attended the launch of a new season of Abu Dhabi Classics at Emirates Palace on Thursday night.
Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, Dr. Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, ambassadors and hundreds of classical music enthusiasts attended the night.
The opening of the season celebrated the works of the 19th... Read More
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