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Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2017 in full swing up to 11 March

07 Mar 2017

Dubai welcomed authors from 33 nations to Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2017. The Festival takes place over nine days from 3-11 March and is held during the UAE’s 2017 Month of Reading. Featuring more than 180 authors, including 70 authors from the UAE and the Arab World and 120 authors attending for the first time, not to be missed events include sessions with master storyteller Jeffrey Archer, celebrated Emirati writer Dr Hamad Al Hammady, Queen of Crime Writers Kathy Reichs,... Read More

Margaret Paul appointed General Manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

07 Mar 2017

Margaret Paul has been appointed General Manager, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and will oversee the management of 1,400 members of staff, 202 suites and nine F&B outlets. Margaret brings a wealth of experience to the role after spearheading Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort since 2012. In this role Margaret oversaw the resort’s four hotels – Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf and the latest luxury hotel in the Group’s portfolio, Jumeirah Al Naseem, as well as... Read More

The legendary Russian rock group "Mumiy Troll" will perform in Dubai

07 Mar 2017

Auto Radio UAE and M Premiere are excited to present the legendary Russian rock group "Mumiy Troll" in concert for the very first time in Dubai.

In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of their album “Morskaya”, one of the country’s most famous groups, Mumiy Troll, will perform at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Events Arena on March 23, 2017.

It all started with “Morskaya” back in 1997 when the country was first introduced to Mumiy Troll and immediately fell in love with their... Read More

Experience “your home away from home” - the new Metropolitan Hotel Dubai!

07 Mar 2017

The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, one of city’s much-loved hotels since the late 1970’s, has reopened in a new location on Sheikh Zayed Road, after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus.

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group welcomed members of the media on Monday 6 March 2017. Guests got the opportunity to experience many aspects of the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, including sampling the delights of two old-favourite outlets that have made a revival in the new hotel –... Read More

Al-Futtaim Group launches second mixed use development in the UAE

07 Mar 2017

Al-Futtaim, one of the most progressive business houses in the Gulf region, has broken ground on the development of a 78,500 sq. metre site, which forms part of the Jebel Ali Development (JAD) mixed use master planned community.

Al-Futtaim plans to expand its retail offering through the development of the new mall, located in Jebel Ali, the southern part of Dubai along the main Abu Dhabi – Dubai Highway. The project will be a mixed use development that combines living, working and... Read More

$1 billion Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme park set to open in 2018

07 Mar 2017

The Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi themed destination in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is on track for its opening in 2018.

Situated on Yas Island, one of the world’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destinations, the development will include the only Warner Bros. branded hotel alongside the immersive theme park.

The first phase of the project, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, is set to open in 2018. Construction is underway and rides are in production. Miral is developing... Read More

UAE economy expected to grow by 4% in 2017

07 Mar 2017

WAM -- Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, has predicted that the national economy will achieve a growth rate of between 3.5 to 4 percent during the current year amid activity and intensity of the performance of vital economic sectors.

He noted this growth will be spurred by the country’s growing investment attractiveness, with a view to achieve numerous accomplishments in national economic indicators.

Al Mansouri said, in his statement during the UAE-... Read More

Sultan Bin Zayed 11th International Endurance Festival starts

07 Mar 2017

WAM -- The Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 11th International Endurance Festival began at Bhouteib International Endurance Village in AlKhatem City, Abu Dhabi, on Monday.

The six-day race is being organised by the Emirates Heritage Club under the theme ''We lead future of endurance sport''.

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President's Representative and Chairman of the Emirates Heritage Club, the festival features a heritage village and... Read More

Second exhibition of works from Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection opens

07 Mar 2017

WAM -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, celebrated today the opening of 'The Creative Act: Performance, Process, Presence' at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi.

Featuring works by more than 25 artists of different nationalities and generations, the exhibition explores the related themes of... Read More

Minister of State for Happiness says connection between government and customers key to happiness

07 Mar 2017

WAM -- The role of frontline employees from Customer Happiness Centres is essential for achieving happiness for society, as they are an important connection between the government and customers, said Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness and Director-General of the Prime Minister’s Office.

Her statement was made during her participation in a seminar by the Emirates Government Service Excellence Programme, as part of a series of talks to introduce training... Read More