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Sharjah bags first prize in Berlin Exhibition of Stock Exchange for tourism and travel in 2017

Sharjah bags first prize in Berlin Exhibition of Stock Exchange for tourism and travel in 2017

15 Mar 2017

WAM-- Sharjah has bagged the first prize, on the Middle East level, in Berlin International Exhibition of Stock Exchange (BIESE) for tourism and travel in 2017, the emirate took part in (BIESE) for 20 years in respectively.

The Sharjah Emirate Pavilion got very significant interest from ,VIPs and all tourism makers in European Market. It also received a large coverage from European and Global media.

Khalid bin Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Commerce and Tourism Development... Read More

Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan visits Art Dubai 2017

Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan visits Art Dubai 2017

15 Mar 2017

Dubai Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the 11th edition of Art Dubai Exhibition, which takes place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

This year, Art Dubai welcome 94 galleries from a record 43 countries showcasing works by over 500 artists, making this the most global edition to date.

Art Dubai is a platform that lets Middle Eastern artists exhibit their works on a global stage. It includes Art Dubai, Design Days Dubai, Downtown Design... Read More

Increasing demand in region for Russian artists works, says Art Dubai’s International Director on eve of 11th edition

Increasing demand in region for Russian artists works, says Art Dubai’s International Director on eve of 11th edition

14 Mar 2017

On the eve of the 11th edition of the much awaited Art Dubai event set to open its doors to the public tomorrow, Aviamost met Art Dubai’s International Director Pablo del Val to know more about the presence of Russian artists and their works showcased at this year’s fair

Which Russian galleries are represented here from Russia?

We have four Russian galleries: Galerie Iragui, Pechersky, Artwin and a Belgium Gallery working only with Russian artists so that’s very exciting. And... Read More

11th Art Dubai opens 15th to 18th March featuring 94 galleries from 43 countries

11th Art Dubai opens 15th to 18th March featuring 94 galleries from 43 countries

14 Mar 2017

The 11th edition of Art Dubai will open its doors to the public tomorrow 1th March and run upto 18th March 2017. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the new leadership of Fair Director Myrna Ayad and International Director Pablo del Val, this year’s fair will be the largest and most international to date, with new galleries and countries participating for the first time, alongside... Read More

DXB Airports unleashes WOW-Fi, world’s fastest free airport Wi-Fi!

DXB Airports unleashes WOW-Fi, world’s fastest free airport Wi-Fi!

14 Mar 2017

Dubai Airports has unleashed the world’s fastest free wi-fi connection at an airport to millions of passengers that travel through DXB each month. Aptly named WOW-Fi, the service provides internet connection up to a staggering 100mbps surpassing all other airports.   This follows Dubai Airports’ launch of an upgraded free unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi connection across Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) in December last year.

Commenting on DXB’s latest offering,... Read More

Dubai Culture and ArtintheCity announce selected artists for 11th ArtBus from 17th to 19th March

Dubai Culture and ArtintheCity announce selected artists for 11th ArtBus from 17th to 19th March

14 Mar 2017

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has selected three UAE-based artists – Dina Saadi, Safiya Mohammed and Sultan Al Ramahi – to design the artwork which will be showcased on ArtBus 2017. The annual, citywide initiative held under the Dubai Art Season umbrella in collaboration between Dubai Culture and ArtintheCity, and will take art on the road from the 17th to 19th March.

This year’s theme – ‘A Shared... Read More

Dubai Land Department (DLD) to participate at Dubai Property Show - Shanghai from 24th to 26th March

Dubai Land Department (DLD) to participate at Dubai Property Show - Shanghai from 24th to 26th March

14 Mar 2017

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced its participation at the Dubai Property Show – Shanghai, which will be held from the 24th to 26th March 2017 at the prestigious Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.

DLD will participate through its investment arm – Real Estate Investment Management and Promotion Center – and use the event as a platform for highlighting Dubai’s leading position among the world’s top investment destinations. The show will allow the department... Read More

UAE’s non-oil exports till September 2016 valued at AED128.7 billion

UAE’s non-oil exports till September 2016 valued at AED128.7 billion

14 Mar 2017

WAM -- The value of national non-oil commodity exports in the UAE increased around AED6.9 billion during the first 9 months of 2016, totalling AED128.7 billion, an increase of 5.6 percent from the same period in 2015, which totalled AED121.8 billion, according to the results of the country’s foreign trade statistics that were announced by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority.

According to the result, the total value of the UAE’s foreign trade during the first nine... Read More

Semi-finalists announced for ‘The Middle East Emergent Designer Prize’ by Van Cleef & Arpels in collaboration with Tashkeel and Design Days Dubai

Semi-finalists announced for ‘The Middle East Emergent Designer Prize’ by Van Cleef & Arpels in collaboration with Tashkeel and Design Days Dubai

13 Mar 2017

The Middle East Emergent Designer Prize by Van Cleef & Arpels, has just announced the pool of semi-finalists in the running for its 2017 prize. This is the fifth year that High Jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels collaborates with Tashkeel and Design Days Dubai on the Middle East Emergent Designer Prize, whose aim it is to continue to provide a platform and opportunities for emerging talent.

This year’s theme is Growth, and touches upon the importance of both physical and... Read More

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