UAE News
Messi to be first Global Ambassador for Dubai Expo 2020
13 Jan 2016
Announcement comes after star pledged his future to Barcelona after winning fifth Ballon d’Or
13 January 2016
Dubai: Lionel Messi has been announced as the first Global Ambassador for Dubai’s World Expo, taking on an international role as a champion for Expo 2020 Dubai.
Messi won the coveted Ballon d’Or for a record fifth time on Monday night, capping an outstanding 2015 for the genius No.10 who was a vital part of the Barcelona team that claimed five trophies last year... Read More
Global Village hits 2.2 million mark close to eight weeks after opening
12 Jan 2016
Global Village scores 9 on Guest Happiness Index this season Smart initiatives ensure highest level of guest satisfaction Attraction witnesses 17,700 followers on Twitter; 60,200 followers on Instagram and 130,500 likes on Facebook New and enhanced lineup of over 12,000 cultural and entertainment shows Emirati entrepreneurs benefit from special incentives for their businessDubai, 11 Jan 2016: Global Village, the leading family cultural, shopping and entertainment destination in the... Read More
Dubai Shopping Festival presents ‘Fashiontainment’ at Mall of the Emirates in collaboration with Etoile ‘La boutique’
12 Jan 2016
OMI, star of global hits Cheerleader and Hula Hoop to perform at a unique fusion of fashion and entertainment
Jamaican American singer, OMI, well known for his hit songs ‘Cheerleader’ and ‘Hula Hoop’ will be the star attraction at Fashion Central, a style platform featuring fashion-related activations, as part of the wide range of Apparel and Fashion-themed events at the current edition of Dubai Shopping Festival, which runs until 1 February.
OMI will perform 15 January at 6:... Read More
Region’s renowned singer Balqees brings glitz and glamour to DSF at exclusive dinner by Korloff
12 Jan 2016
Function at Korloff Boutique, The Dubai Mall highlight of DSF’s Gold and Jewellery Theme
Luxury jewellery, watch and accessories brand, Korloff hosted an exclusive dinner at their boutique in The Dubai Mall on 11 January that was attended by several distinguished guests including Arab celebrity and the region’s renowned singer Balqees, who was the Guest of Honour, along with some of the brand’s high-profile customers.
The special dinner was arranged by Korloff as part of the... Read More
Dubai Shopping Festival to offer unique family treat with “Disney’s Sparkling Frozen Forest”
12 Jan 2016
Ice rink at CITY WALK to host first of its kind activation in Dubai based on the animated film from 21-30 Jan
The 21st edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival presents an innovative activation –“Disney’s Sparkling Frozen Forest”, based on the critically acclaimed movie, offering a special treat for families and children visiting CITY WALK a dynamic outdoor destination by Meraas from 21 – 30 January.
A strikingly unique combination of beautifully aesthetic and interactive... Read More
Dubai airport is world's busiest, overtakes London's Heathrow
12 Jan 2016
Figures show that the Dubai airport witnessed an average growth of around 6.5 million passengers a month in 2015 for 11 months.
13 January 2016
Dubai International airport will keep the crown of the world's busiest airport by international traffic for the second consecutive year in 2015.
In 2014, Dubai airport overtook London's Heathrow to become the world's busiest airport. In 2015, Heathrow handled 69.76 million international passengers.
Dubai airport's latest... Read More
Jumeirah Group's Gerald Lawless steps down as chief executive after 18 years
12 Jan 2016
Lawless will instead head up tourism strategy for Dubai Holding, Jumeirah’s parent company
13 January 2016
Jumeirah Group's Gerald Lawless is to step down from his role as chief executive officer after 18 years of building Dubai's flagship hospitality company.
The group's parent company Dubai Holding announced on Monday that Lawless will take over responsibility for its tourism and... Read More
Emirati shopper gets a wedding gift from Nissan Grand Raffle
11 Jan 2016
The Dubai Shopping Festival, which has created life-changing moments for thousands of residents and visitors from different nationalities and cultural background since its inception, has continued in the same vein during DSF 2016, mesmerising many more through its renowned Mega Raffles.
Every day, winners of the Infiniti Mega Raffle and Nissan Grand Raffle are announced at Global Village, making a huge impact on the lives of the winners with cars and cash prizes
An ecstatic... Read More
Dubai Duty Free: A towering pillar of support to Dubai Shopping Festival since inception
11 Jan 2016
Dubai Duty Free offers great discounts ranging from 10 % to 50% across a range of products
• Perfumes account for 16.5% of DDF’s sales
Dubai Duty Free has been a long-standing partner of the Dubai Shopping Festival and the scenario is no different this 21st edition, where tourists coming in and out of Dubai will be able to get a taste of DSF right from the moment of their entry into the Emirate until the very end of their visit as they go through Dubai Duty Free.
The... Read More
The visit of Uzbekistan MFA delegation to Abu Dhabi
11 Jan 2016
Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al Jarman, Assistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, and Fazilov Gayrat, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uzbekistan, have discussed ways of strengthening cooperation and developing bilateral relations between the two countries.
Al Jarman highlighted the UAE's keenness to develop relations of cooperation with Uzbekistan.
Gayrat Fazilov hailed the relations between the two countries, and said he was looking... Read More
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