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Single-use plastic ban: reusable shopping bags offered by supermarkets in Abu Dhabi

Single-use plastic ban: reusable shopping bags offered by supermarkets in Abu Dhabi

31 May 2022

The ban on single-use plastic bags in Abu Dhabi will come into effect on June 1, Wednesday, following the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) announcement.

Last week, a group of senior executives from major retail outlets in Abu Dhabi signed a voluntary declaration supporting the implementation of the single-use plastic policy.

The retailers are committed to cooperating and securing alternatives, resources, and financing to support environmental protection. They said they were... Read More

Leading hoteliers come together for Hotel Show Dubai 2022

Leading hoteliers come together for Hotel Show Dubai 2022

26 May 2022

The Hotel Show Dubai 2022 got off to an impressive start with thousands of visitors pouring into the Middle East’s biggest trade event to do business with international exhibitors and attend a series of high-level networking events, conferences and live demonstrations.

The three-day event was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Group, and Chairman of Dubai Airports.

The Hotel... Read More

Dubai Municipality wins Supply Chain and Procurement Award for digital transformation

Dubai Municipality wins Supply Chain and Procurement Award for digital transformation

26 May 2022

Dubai Municipality won the first place in the Supply Chain and Procurement Award, organized by the Supply Chain Now organization, in the category of Leading Change through Digital Transformation. The Municipality’s initiative, “Change Through Digital Transformation” won the award.

The winning initiative aims to change the concept of traditional procedures to dynamic and self-access procedures using digital means. This is done by promoting the principle of proactiveness in providing... Read More

Lotus Cars MD visits the region for formal inauguration of new Dubai showroom and HQ

Lotus Cars MD visits the region for formal inauguration of new Dubai showroom and HQ

25 May 2022

Adamas Motors L.L.C. - the Lotus dealer for the UAE, welcomes Matt Windle, Managing Director of Lotus Cars, on his maiden visit to Dubai. He has been instrumental in the ongoing transformation of Lotus from a UK sports car company to a truly global performance car brand.

During his visit to the United Arab Emirates, Matt Windle met the management of Adamas Motors, key personalities and the media. He also toured the facilities and visited the showrooms of Adamas Motors. Indeed, Lotus... Read More

‘The Batman Season’ at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi extended until end of May

‘The Batman Season’ at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi extended until end of May

24 May 2022

Due to popular demand, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi has extended ‘The Batman Season’ until May 29, 2022. Batman fans can wear their capes and join in the fun with newly added shows and performances, while catching their beloved Animation characters and DC Super Heroes all under one roof.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will be bringing guests plenty of fun with chair-balancing acts, saxophone and guitar performers, in addition to eye-catching acrobatics like the entertaining cyr-wheeler... Read More

Arabian Adventures reveals extensive growth plans across its operations for 2022

Arabian Adventures reveals extensive growth plans across its operations for 2022

24 May 2022

Dubai-based Arabian Adventures, a leading destination management company and part of the dnata Travel Group, is launching extensive growth plans for 2022 across its entire operations.

Offering superior end-to-end destination services to its international travel trade partners, including a range of renowned desert safaris, tours and experiences, as well as cruise handling and event services, the company has strengthened its leadership team with key appointments to support its growth.... Read More

Carna by Dario Cecchini rolls out diverse bar bites for your pleasure starting from 6pm

Carna by Dario Cecchini rolls out diverse bar bites for your pleasure starting from 6pm

23 May 2022

With its new timing every day starting from 6pm, Carna by Dario Cecchini welcomes you even earlier for amazing bar bites and beverages in an ambience that will soothe your senses while you dine, relax, and connect with friends and family.

Carna was precisely created to provide you with an exceptional experience. Enjoy the stunning view of Dubai's gorgeous skyline from the perfectly chosen location high up on the 74th floor of the SLS Hotel & Residences complex, where Carna by... Read More

Time Out Market Dubai announced new vendors

Time Out Market Dubai announced new vendors

19 May 2022

Time Out Market Dubai, the only food and cultural market that brings the city’s best chefs, restaurateurs and unique cultural experiences together under one roof, celebrated their one-year milestone by welcoming four new vendors. SLAB cocina, Lana Lusa, The Lighthouse - Pastry and Dessert and Boon Coffee joining the line-up of 18 award-winning, home-grown concepts.

SLAB cocina

SLAB Test Kitchen is a homegrown Dubai concept and steward of modern contemporary cuisine and culture... Read More

UAE tourism sector performance in Q1 2022 exceeds pre-pandemic growth rates

UAE tourism sector performance in Q1 2022 exceeds pre-pandemic growth rates

19 May 2022

H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises and Chairman of the UAE Tourism Council, revealed that the UAE’s tourism sector achieved a new growth milestone in Q1 2022, underlining its competitiveness at both regional and global levels. H.E. attributed the sector’s latest achievement to the unlimited support and directives of the UAE’s wise leadership and its interest in this vital sector, which is deemed one of the future sectors... Read More

Sobha Hartland community anticipates significant increase in residents in 2022

Sobha Hartland community anticipates significant increase in residents in 2022

18 May 2022

Sobha Hartland is expecting a considerable increase in the number of residents in 2022, following a rising demand for luxury homes with foreign investors seeking to settle in Dubai.

Over 2000 families are currently residing at Sobha Hartland and as many as 3000 residences are expected to be sold by 2022, with the community anticipating to host over 6000 families by 2025.

PNC Menon, Chairman of Sobha Group said, “Dubai has always been a beacon of modernity and progress, and... Read More

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