Dubai’s art exhibition brings Arab, global scene together
During times of civil unrest in the Middle East, Dubai has always been a safe haven for tourism, banking and culture. After an exclusive preview Tuesday, the edition of the 5th Art Dubai, a four-day exhibition in the luxury resort…
Dubai World signs final debt restructuring deal
DUBAI – DUBAI World, which rocked markets across the globe in late 2009 with its debt woes, announced on Wednesday that it has signed a final agreement to restructure US$14.7 billion (S$19 billion) of debt. The government-owned conglomerate announced in…
Second Durban-Dubai flight on the cards
SUREN NAIDOO KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development and Tourism MEC Michael Mabuyakhulu is expected to announce today that Emirates Airlines plans to introduce an additional daily flight between Durban and Dubai before the end of the year. Another Middle Eastern airline, Qatar…
Medical Tourism doesn’t Put Patient at Risk, Poor Planning does” says Dr Prem – Author of Medical Tourism Guidebook
Recently media has been ablaze of reported stories regarding medical tourism of botch surgeries, lack of legal recourse for patients and post-operative complications. All these stories have led several patients to believe that medical tourism is unsafe and leads to…
China fastest growing tourism group, says Dubai’s Jumeirah
Jumeirah Group, the hotel-management company that operates Dubai’s sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, has identified travelers from China as the fastest growing group of guests in its hotels, chairman Gerald Lawless said. Chinese customers now represent about five percent of guests,…
The Jordan Tourism Board increases GCC presence by opening Dubai office
Text size The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB)Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) has strengthened its commitment and presence in the Middle East with the appointment of a permanent GCC representation office provided by the Mohamed Al Geziry Consultancy based in…
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai successfully participates at ITB
European market is considered as one of the consistently growing key potential markets for Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai therefore the first presence at the show was increasingly important for the newly opened property. Utilizing the exceptional networking facilities…
Taj Palace Hotel, Dubai to Host Hozpitality Group’s Next Networking Event for General Managers, Finance, HR and Training Directors in UAE
DUBAI, March 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hozpitalityplus Events announced its fourth exclusive business networking event for General Managers, Finance, Human Resource and Training Directors in UAE to be held at Taj Palace Hotel, Dubai on Wednesday, 11th May 2011….
Horwath HTL opens a new office in Dubai
The Dubai-based office aims to establish the Horwath HTL brand in the Middle East and to open up and penetrate the highly promising market in the Gulf countries. In addition to Hospitality consulting services, the new Dubai office will focus…
Arab turmoil, Dubai glut are risk to UAE economy: IMF
AFP – Turbulence across the Arab world and Dubai’s ongoing property glut pose risks to the United Arab Emirates’s economic recovery, the International Monetary Fund said Monday. The oil-rich Gulf federation also needs to shore up its powerful government-backed firms…
Dubai’s RERA mulls more real estate cancellations
Dubai’s real estate watchdog is mulling fresh project cancellations this year under a new scheme to evaluate the financial viability of developments, its CEO has said. “We are in the process of analysing the data. Project cancellations won’t happen just…
Artists boycott Guggenheim Abu Dhabi in labor row
DUBAI | Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:04pm IST DUBAI (Reuters Life!) – More than 130 artists have said they will boycott the Guggenheim museum in Abu Dhabi over what they say is exploitation of foreign workers, Human Rights Watch said…
Sharjah, Abu Dhabi see spike in business tourism
Sharjah saw an eight percent growth in international tourist flow into the emirate in 2010, part of its push to boost tourism and compete with Dubai and Abu Dhabi and showing that tourism is growing throughout the UAE, not just…
Dubai World to sign final debt deal
Dubai: Dubai World, the government owned conglomerate will sign the final deal on its nearly $25 billion debt restructuring deal with its creditors next week, said Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Fiscal Committee and Chairman…
Regional unrest inspires Dubai art fair
By Catherine Ngai DUBAI | Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:49pm IST DUBAI (Reuters Life!) – Stirring canvasses inspired by the unrest sweeping the Arab world feature in a four-day contemporary art show, Art Dubai, running this week through Saturday. Most…
