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Etihad Airways and Alitalia celebrate fashion at Milan Fashion Week

26 Sep 2016

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is the official airline of the Milan Fashion Week, Milano Moda Donna. Together with its partner Alitalia, the airline welcomed guests at an exclusive welcome area at Piazza Gae Aulenti, the fashion hub of the prestigious event.

Well-known fashion illustrator Megan Hess lent her creative expression to the event, where she also drew portraits of the airlines' guests.

“Fashion is an ideal brand fit for Etihad Airways, sharing the... Read More

Marriott International’s tie-up with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide sees emergence of world’s largest hotel operator

26 Sep 2016

The tie-up between hospitality giants Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide sees the emergence of Marriott International as the world’s largest hotel operator.

At present, it is the largest hotel operator in the MENA region with 52,000 rooms and 58 properties with 17,000 rooms in the UAE.

The $13 billion acquisition of the Starwood group took place at the company’s flagship hotel in the Middle East, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai on Friday and as per news... Read More

Mubadala partners with Abu Dhabi Tour

26 Sep 2016

Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company, announced today its partnership with the Abu Dhabi Tour, which is scheduled to take place from October 20-23.

The partnership, which aims to encourage members of the UAE community to develop an interest in cycling and adopt an active lifestyle, includes cooperation on two community cycling competitions in each of Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, taking place in the lead-up to and after the Abu Dhabi... Read More

Emaar Hospitality Group unveils first iconic beachfront project in Dubai

26 Sep 2016

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality & leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties, today unveiled the first and only beachfront resort property under its flagship Address hotel brand in Dubai – The Address Jumeirah Resort + Spa, The Address Residences Jumeirah Resort + Spa and The Residences Jumeirah Dubai, Managed by The Address.

The Address Hotels + Resorts will manage the 182 room hotel, serviced residences and residential apartments in the spectacularly designed... Read More

Zemfira Is Coming To Dubai!

26 Sep 2016

M Premiere proudly presents the long-awaited concert of the year – Zemfira is coming to Dubai for the first time with her bestseller world tour «Little Man». One of the leading musicians and songwriter, Zemfira is the best female rock-artist in Russia and CIS-countries. Thanks to her inborn talent and unique charismatic nature, Zemfira has created more than 50 top-hits which are well-known and always the long-awaited at her sold-out concerts. To date the singer has sold over 3 million... Read More

Islamic New Year on 2nd Oct. is holiday for private sector

26 Sep 2016

WAM -- The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared Sunday, October 2nd, 2016, an official paid holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE to celebrate the coming Islamic New Year, Al Hijri 1438.

Saqr bin Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, made the announcement following provisions of Article 74 of Federal Law No. 08 of 1980 concerning labour relations and its amendments.

Mr. Ghobash conveyed his sincerest greetings... Read More

RAK’s Russian visitor arrivals up 4.2% on last year

26 Sep 2016

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), which develops the emirate’s tourism infrastructure and initiates its domestic and overseas promotions, strengthened its presence at this year’s Leisure Moscow trade fair amid an apparent bounce-back in Russian visitors to Ras Al Khaimah, as year-on-year arrival figures show a 4.2% increase in the first eight months of this year compared to 2015.

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority delegation organised a full schedule... Read More

HH Shaikh Mohammed says partnership between public and private sectors key to achieving ‘Emirates Vision 2021’

26 Sep 2016

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has said that the UAE will continue to support businesses and attract more investments and professionals, which could help achieve the objectives of the 'Emirates Vision 2021'.

During his visit to Bloomberg's headquarters in Dubai on Sunday, Shaikh Mohammed said that the partnership between the government and private sector is the key to success and long-term growth that can... Read More

Dubai Tourism partners with four environmental entities in its Dubai Sustainable Tourism Initiative

26 Sep 2016

WAM -- Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is partnering with four locally-based environmental entities to begin its Dubai Sustainable Tourism Initiative, DSTI, aimed at positioning the emirate as one of the world’s leading sustainable tourism destinations.

As part of the initiative, Dubai Tourism has signed separate Memorandums of Understanding with Etihad ESCO, Dubai Carbon, Emirates Environmental Group and Emirates Wildlife Society - WWF, to... Read More

HH Sheikh Hamdan approves Cave and Glass House project in Quran Park

26 Sep 2016

WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, has approved the Cave and Glass House project in the Quran Park at an estimated cost of AED100 million.

Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said, "The approval of Sheikh Hamdan for this project comes in order to keep up with the basic needs of the population of the city of Dubai for municipality services.

"The Quran Park is a... Read More