Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 11:12 am

Korea – Now Top 2 in UIA’s Global Meetings Ranking

Korea has been ranked the world’s top 2 destination for global congresses hosted in 2015, according to the latest International Meetings Statistics Report, released this week by the Union of International Associations (UIA). The findings show Korea achieving 2nd place behind the USA with 891...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 11:10 am

UAE TO REPRESENT 90% OF MIDDLE EAST LEISURE TOURISM MARKET BY 2020

The UAE is forecast to make up 90% of the leisure tourism market in the Middle East by 2020, according to research by Team Leisure LLC ahead of The Leisure Show Dubai 2016. Phil Taylor, Director at Team Leisure LLC, said: “The UAE is just about to take a huge step on to the world leisure...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 9:43 am

CITIZEN marks 40th anniversary of Eco-Drive technology with premier showcase lounge at Dubai and other key airports

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of its path-breaking Eco-Drive light-powered technology, CITIZEN will be showcasing the technology and their flagship models at Eco-Drive Lounges across leading international gateway airports across the world.   The CITIZEN Eco-Drive Lounges, which will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 8:49 am

Etihad Airways Announces Additional A380 SERVICE TO New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced plans to increase Airbus A380 service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport in response to heightened demand from guests traveling between the two...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 7:54 am

Dubai Properties Launches Bellevue Tower 2 

In response to the strong market demand, Dubai Properties (DP), a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and asset manager, has announced the launch of the second tower of Bellevue Towers for sale. The sought-after residential development has garnered huge investor interest and high...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 7:38 am

wasl properties adds an artistic touch to Al Karama

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, have announced the completion of a large art project, which transformed the facades of Karama Shopping Complex into an open street art gallery. The initiative aimed to provide colourful and creative additions to the buildings, ensuring...

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Government | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 7:30 am

Saudis welcome Family Affairs Council

The Council of Ministers’ approval to establish the Family Affairs Council has been widely welcomed. The Cabinet in its session on Monday gave the go-ahead to establish the Council to enhance the position and role of the family in the advancement of society. Minister of Labor and Social ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 7:00 am

Saeed Eisa Mohammed Al Khyeli appointed as Director General of ZonesCorp

ZonesCorp has appointed H.E. Saeed Eissa Al Khyeli as Director General.   Al Khyeli, who formerly served as ZonesCorp Acting Chief Executive Officer, brings to the role an in-depth knowledge of economic laws and regulations.  As Acting CEO, Al Khyeli managed and oversaw the setting...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 6:26 am

Saudi Arabia top destination for Chamber members’ exports and re-exports in the region

This year, Dubai maintained its attractiveness to global investors as in the first half of 2016, over 8,000 new companies joined the membership of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry bringing its total membership to 193,000 with a 4.3% growth. This new addition takes the non-profit business...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 6:20 am

Qatar Airways to operate 137 flights to Saudi Arabia

Qatar Airways has announced an increase in services to Jeddah and Medina, connecting travellers from Saudi Arabia to more than 150 worldwide destinations and enabling football fans to conveniently travel to support Al-Ahli, the Kingdom’s much-loved football team.  From 1 August 2016,...

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