UAE joins IATA statement of principles for liberalization
Montreal, 23 Nov. 2009 The United Arab Emirates, represented by the its representative to ICAO Capt. Ayesha Al Hamili, signed the multilateral statement of policy principles regarding the implementation of bilateral air service agreements, at the International Air Transport Association…
The UAE’s First Dedicated Arthouse Cinema Opens At Reel Cinemas
The Picturehouse, the first cinema in the UAE dedicated to arthouse, independent and award-winning classics opened recently at Reel Cinemas in The Dubai Mall. The Picturehouse has lined up five debate-rousing movies between now and the end of January. The…
Schedule of Race To Dubai World Golf Championship
49 challenging tournaments to get to Dubai FromToTournament & VenueWinner/Prize (€) 06 Nov09 NovHSBC Champions Sheshan International GC , Shanghai, ChinaSergio GARCIA 3,900,561 20 Nov23 NovUBS Hong Kong Open Hong Kong GC, Fanling, Hong KongWen-tang LIN 1,996,575 27 Nov30 NovSportsbet…
SCCI to host first India-Sharjah Business and Cultural Forum
Sharjah, 16 Nov. 2009 First India-Sharjah Business and Cultural Forum was launched, Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Rotana to complete World’s tallest hotel in Dubai
Rotana has revealed that it has entered into the final stages prior to the opening of one of Dubai’s forthcoming landmarks, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana in mid December. Commenting on the announcement, senior vice president – UAE, Rotana, Omer Kaddouri…
Abu Dhabi Tourism Grand Progress
Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector is buoyant following the inaugural Abu Dhabi Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix, which marked a milestone in the emirate’s development, promoted the capital internationally and gave its hospitality sector a welcome fillip. Visit : http:/www.exoticabudhabi.com for…
Emirates Palace Bags Five honours at World Travel Awards 2009
Abu Dhabi, Nov 12th, 2009 Emirates Palace, one of the leading lights of the world travel and tourism industry, has scooped a collection of honours at the 2009 World Travel Awards (WTA), the most prestigious and coveted global travel and…
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are one family Full Texy of Sheikh Mohammed’s Speech
Dubai, 9th Nov. 2009: Ruler of Dubai His Higness Sheikh Mohammad Al Maktoom has reafirmed that Dubai & Abu Dhabi are one family. Following is the full tex of his speech delivered to Investor Conference in Dubai. Thank you for…
World closer to running out of oil Guardian
LONDON, Nov 10 (KUNA) — The world is much closer to running out of oil than official estimates admit, according to a whistleblower at the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Guardian newspaper reported Tuesday. The whistleblower claims the agency has…
Burj Al Arab Dubai celebrates its tenth birthday
Dubai 10th November 2009 – Burj Al Arab Hotel regarded is one of the finest hotels of the world and a symbol of Dubai celebrates its first ten years in December 2009. The iconic bulding, which resembles a giant billowing…
Dubai Shopping Festival from Jan 28
DSF 2010 will begin on January 28 2010 and go on till February 28, similarly next year’s Dubai Summer Surprises 2010 will be held from June 17 to August 7. The DSF Office has announced Dubai Shopping Festival dates as…
Hospitality sector gears up to tap festival season
The Travel Tourism sector in Dubai is once again in top gear for the coming winter season, with packages and market-specific promtions to lure tourists, Arabian Business247 reported in its report today. DTCM the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commence…
FAO to promote climate-smart agriculture
Rome, Nov 06th, 2009: The twin battles to improve food security for a growing world population and contain climate change can be fought on the same front the world’s farmland, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations said…
Sharjah Water festival to boost tourism
Dubai: Sharjah-based Dana Gas, the Middle East’s first and largest regional private sector natural gas company, will be the main sponsor of the Sharjah Water Festival 2009. The festival — an initiative from the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority…
TV presenter in Saudia covered from head to toe
JEDDAH: A new TV show that discusses issues concerning teenage girls and female university students was recently broadcast with Saudi presenters dressed in black from head to toe. The show — named Asrar Al-Banat (The Secrets of Girls) — is…
