Business
HH Sheikh Mohammed honours winners of Dubai Government Excellence Programme Awards
Wednesday, April 26, 2017WAM– Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Tuesday honoured the winners of the 20th edition of the Dubai Government Excellence Programme, DGEP. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and H.H. Sheikh… HH Sheikh Mohammed honours winners of Dubai Government Excellence Programme Awards
UAE and Turkmenistan discuss co-operation in search and rescue
Wednesday, April 26, 2017WAM — Yusup Muhammetgulyyev, Deputy Minister of Defence of Turkmenistan, praised the level of preparedness, expertise, high technological systems, and the modern devices used by the National Search and Rescue Centre in the UAE. He made the statement during his visit to the centre today, where he was received by Obaid Saif Al Zahmi, Deputy… UAE and Turkmenistan discuss co-operation in search and rescue
Dubai Tourism announces launch of Dubai College of Tourism (DCT)
Wednesday, April 26, 2017Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has announced the launch of Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), an institution dedicated to training the next generation of tourism professionals and providing school leavers with n alternative option for further education, that bridges the gap between in-house training and a full bachelor’s degree. The Government… Dubai Tourism announces launch of Dubai College of Tourism (DCT)
flydubai brings Holidays Division
Tuesday, April 25, 2017Dubai-based airline, flydubai, brings its new Holidays Division, Holidays by flydubai, to the Arabian Travel Market to showcase the offering to travel trade professionals. Holidays by flydubai will become the tour operating arm of the airline and aims to simplify travel by providing customers with the choice to customise packages including flights, hotels and other… flydubai brings Holidays Division
Emirates wins Best Airline Worldwide at the 2017 Business Traveller Awards; scoops four accolades
Monday, April 24, 2017Emirates’ focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations both in the air and on the ground were recognised yesterday with four accolades at the Business Traveller Middle East 2017 Awards. At a ceremony attended by key travel industry executives, Emirates was crowned “Best Airline Worldwide”. It was also named “Airline with the Best First Class”,… Emirates wins Best Airline Worldwide at the 2017 Business Traveller Awards; scoops four accolades
Dubai reports impressive 11% year-on-year increase in overnight visitation in Q1 2017
Monday, April 24, 2017Dubai’s tourism sector sustained the momentum of its strong 2017 start, with the emirate’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) reporting a stellar 11 per cent increase in overnight visitation in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2016. January to March 2017 saw 4.57 million travellers…
Global travel and tourism sector professionals head to ATM 2017 opening today
Monday, April 24, 2017WAM — Travel professionals from across the world’s hospitality industry will descend upon Dubai on Monday for the opening of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017, the region’s leading travel industry exhibition. Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, ATM, said, “We have visitors registered from all corners of the globe and all facets of the hospitality industry.… Global travel and tourism sector professionals head to ATM 2017 opening today
6th session of UAE-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee concludes on high note
Monday, April 24, 2017WAM — The sixth session of the UAE-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, and co-chaired by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, and his counterpart, Shahin Mustafayev, Minister of Economic Development in Azerbaijan, concluded on a high note. It was also attended by Eng. Mohammed Ahmed bin… 6th session of UAE-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee concludes on high note
Leading Chinese investment group Novel chooses RAK’s Al Marjan Island for mixed-use development luxury project
Monday, April 24, 2017Novel international group, a leading highly diversified investment company from China, has signed an agreement with Al Marjan Island (AMI) Company to acquire 720.000 sq. Ft. of landon the man-made island in Ras Al Khaimah. Alan Feng, Director, Novel company said that: “Our Group aims at enlarging its presence overseas via high standing partnerships, joint… Leading Chinese investment group Novel chooses RAK’s Al Marjan Island for mixed-use development luxury project
Russian Author and Illustrator Explore Sharjah’s Role in Enriching Children’s Literature
Monday, April 24, 2017Celebrating Russia’s culture of literary genius and the outstanding titles that have enriched world literature, representatives from the Russian section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) have attended the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2017 (SCRF) as the UAE Board on Books for Young People’s Guests of Honour. The festival, which runs from April 19–29… Russian Author and Illustrator Explore Sharjah’s Role in Enriching Children’s Literature
