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First half of DSF 2017 sees upswing in activity across various sectors in the emirate
Tuesday, January 24, 2017The first half of Dubai Shopping Festival 2017 has led to an upswing in activity across various sectors in Dubai including retail, hospitality and financial services, and given a boost to ancillary services such as money exchange houses and travel agencies. Shopping malls, international brands and hotels, as well as travel operators, exchange houses and… First half of DSF 2017 sees upswing in activity across various sectors in the emirate
HH Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses signing of agreement on hosting Special Olympics 2019 in Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, January 24, 2017WAM — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, witnessed on Monday the signing of an agreement to host the Special Olympics 2019 in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony, held at Al Bahr Palace, made Abu Dhabi the first city in… HH Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses signing of agreement on hosting Special Olympics 2019 in Abu Dhabi
Sharjah to organise mega Sports Desert Festival 2017
Tuesday, January 24, 2017WAM — The Sharjah Sports Channel is organising a mega spectacular Desert Festival to give desert motorsport enthusiasts across the UAE a fill of adrenalin pumping, dune bashing action at Sharjah’s Al Badayer Desert Camp on the E44 Hatta Road. In what will culminate as the debut edition of the Sharjah Sports Desert Festival 2017,… Sharjah to organise mega Sports Desert Festival 2017
Life-changing prizes worth AED2bn won at DSF over two decades
Monday, January 23, 2017Since it was launched in 1996, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has been spreading joy and happiness among residents and visitors every year with its great shopping experiences filled with mega promotions and raffles… Life-changing prizes worth AED2bn won at DSF over two decades
Dubai International to stage CATS for #musicDXB
Monday, January 23, 2017Passengers travelling through Dubai International (DXB) will be treated to live performances from CATS the Musical as part of Dubai Airports’ ongoing initiative #musicDXB. Selected cast members from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s globally-renowned musical – running at Dubai Opera from January 16 till 28 – will perform two shows for #musicDXB on January 24, at 1pm… Dubai International to stage CATS for #musicDXB
Huge response to ‘World’s largest display of 250 kg of Gold’ at Jumbo
Monday, January 23, 2017The last weekend was very special for Jumbo Electronics and its shoppers. Apart from Jumbo’s ‘Shop and Win Gold’ promotion they teamed up with Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) organisers, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) to create a unique public display of the… Huge response to ‘World’s largest display of 250 kg of Gold’ at Jumbo
Astana Expo 2017 and Expo 2020 Dubai sign MOU
Monday, January 23, 2017WAM — The National Company Astana EXPO-2017 and Dubai EXPO 2020 Bureau have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and cooperation on the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit. The document was signed by the Chairman of the Board of Astana EXPO-2017, Akhmetzhan Yessimov, and the Executive Director of Dubai EXPO 2020 Bureau, Najeeb Mohammed… Astana Expo 2017 and Expo 2020 Dubai sign MOU
Russia Visa Application Centre launched in Dubai
Sunday, January 22, 2017In a move to enhance visa application services to travellers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Russia, VFS Global, in partnership with the Consulate General of the Russian Federation, launched the first Russia Visa Application Centre in the Middle East region, in Dubai. Services at this centre commenced from 22 January 2017. Residents of… Russia Visa Application Centre launched in Dubai
International artists to showcase their creations at Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival 1 – 7 March 2017
Sunday, January 22, 2017WAM–Artists shortlisted for the AED 2.3 million Dubai Canvas 3D Art Award will create and display their stunning 3D artworks at the Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival to be held in City Walk from 1 to 7 March 2017. The shortlist features an eclectic group of accomplished international 3D artists who bring diverse creative perspectives… International artists to showcase their creations at Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival 1 – 7 March 2017
TCA Abu Dhabi welcomes five new countries to UNESCO’s falconry file
Sunday, January 22, 2017WAM — After five years of falconry inscription, as a living human heritage, on the UNESCO’s representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) welcomed the registration of five more countries to the file, bringing the total members to 18 countries, and making it the… TCA Abu Dhabi welcomes five new countries to UNESCO’s falconry file
