UAE News
Time Out Market Dubai announced new vendors
19 May 2022
Time Out Market Dubai, the only food and cultural market that brings the city’s best chefs, restaurateurs and unique cultural experiences together under one roof, celebrated their one-year milestone by welcoming four new vendors. SLAB cocina, Lana Lusa, The Lighthouse - Pastry and Dessert and Boon Coffee joining the line-up of 18 award-winning, home-grown concepts.
SLAB cocina
SLAB Test Kitchen is a homegrown Dubai concept and steward of modern contemporary cuisine and culture... Read More
UAE tourism sector performance in Q1 2022 exceeds pre-pandemic growth rates
19 May 2022
H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises and Chairman of the UAE Tourism Council, revealed that the UAE’s tourism sector achieved a new growth milestone in Q1 2022, underlining its competitiveness at both regional and global levels. H.E. attributed the sector’s latest achievement to the unlimited support and directives of the UAE’s wise leadership and its interest in this vital sector, which is deemed one of the future sectors... Read More
Sobha Hartland community anticipates significant increase in residents in 2022
18 May 2022
Sobha Hartland is expecting a considerable increase in the number of residents in 2022, following a rising demand for luxury homes with foreign investors seeking to settle in Dubai.
Over 2000 families are currently residing at Sobha Hartland and as many as 3000 residences are expected to be sold by 2022, with the community anticipating to host over 6000 families by 2025.
PNC Menon, Chairman of Sobha Group said, “Dubai has always been a beacon of modernity and progress, and... Read More
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan elected President of the UAE
17 May 2022
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has been elected the country's president.
The official announcement followed a meeting in Abu Dhabi of the rulers of the Emirates.
He becomes the third president in the UAE's history, following the death of Sheikh Khalifa on Friday.
State news agency WAM reported the decision by the Federal Supreme Council, which comprises the rulers of the seven emirates.
"We congratulate him, and we pledge allegiance to him... Read More
L’Occitane En Provence and Karen Wazen to launch a beauty box in the Middle East
17 May 2022
L’Occitane En Provence and Karen Wazen have collaborated to launch a beauty box in the Middle East on the May 9th, 2022. As a brand that truly believes in being cultivators of change, this box is dedicated to highlighting one of L’Occitane’s six commitments, Women Empowerment. Karen Wazen, a successful entrepreneur, and social media influencer is L’Occitane’s CSR brand ambassador to represent a key pillar to the brand.
The proceeds of this beauty box will be donated to foundations... Read More
Swarovski unveils its captivating store concept at Yas Mal Abu Dhabi
17 May 2022
For over a year, Swarovski has been on a spellbinding journey with the reimagining of the brand and retail stores. Commencing with the rollout of 27 Instant Wonder stores around the globe, the magical transformation has culminated in the opening of the first fabulous new Wonderlab stores in key corners of the world in 2021, with more to follow in 2022.
“Our new store concept is an incredible ode to the creativity, and the result of Swarovski’s strong new vision – the Swarovski... Read More
Emirates Partners with Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism to encourage more visits and boost tourism to the emirate
13 May 2022
Emirates and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost tourist numbers across the airline’s global network. The new partnership is part of the airline’s commitment to promote tourism to the UAE by aligning activities with other tourism partners and capitalising on opportunities to encourage visitors to experience more than one destination in the UAE during their stay.
The Memorandum of... Read More
Dubai Duty Free wins its 21st Consecutive Business Traveller M.E. Award
13 May 2022
At the annual ceremony for the Business Traveller Middle East (BTME) Awards, Dubai Duty Free was announced as the “Best Airport for Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East” for the 21st consecutive year.
Staged live for the first time since 2019, with the last two awards ceremonies hosted virtually, the hotly anticipated awards ceremony was held on 9th May at Conrad Hotel Dubai.
Dubai Duty Free, which marked its 38th anniversary in December 2021, came out top in the readers’ and... Read More
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died at age 73
13 May 2022
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan has died at age 73, country announces 40-day mourning period.
Sheikh Khalifa was the Gulf country’s second president, serving since 2004. He is credited with helping to bring the UAE, a small desert sheikhdom of seven emirates, to global prominence and leading the country through turbulent times during the 2008 financial crisis.
“The Ministry of Presidential Affairs condoles the people of the UAE, the Arab and... Read More
Ajman Free Zone seals four MoUs at Arabian Travel Market 2022
13 May 2022
Ajman Free Zone signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Fairmont Hotel Ajman, Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort Ajman, and Altayar Travel & Tourism during its participation in the 2022 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM).
Under the terms of the MoUs, AFZ’s business partners will have access to special rates when they avail themselves of the services of the four establishments. The partnerships are designed to achieve customer... Read More
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