Cruise liners to expand Arabian Gulf operations
Senior executives from 14 global cruise lines, plus representatives from regional tourism and port authorities, tour operators, travel agents and other cruise partners addressed both the opportunities and challenges faced in expanding the sector – reinforcing the message that the…
Own internal assessors for Dubai govt depts
Own internal assessors for Dubai govt depts A total of 237 employees representing over 29 government bodies on Thursday graduated in a programme offered by the Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) which is taking a quantum leap in assessing outstanding…
Dubai is a place of horror, where Islamism meets hyper-capitalism
One thing confused me about the headlines last week, which were essentially a morality tale about the loneliness of the professional politician. Why did the former British secretary for defence Liam Fox choose Dubai for his mysterious stopovers between London…
Middle East’s first dedicated business-to-business cruise industry event to open October 19th
Hosted by the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Dubai Cruise Terminal and DP World, the Seatrade Middle East Cruise Convention is attracting senior industry leaders and international operators eager to address the broader economic impact…
Dubai seeks to expand ?its cruise port facilities
Text size Tuesday, Oct 18, 2011 Gulf News Dubai: Dubai is looking to expand its cruise terminal facilities in a bid to accommodate the increase in the number of cruise ships. “We have to expand our capacity. Our…
Big firms may resume bond sales
Dubai: After two months of inactivity due to the Eurozone debt crisis and turmoil in global financial markets, high-grade borrowers from the Gulf Arab region may be close to resuming issuance. There is a substantial number of bonds in the…
Dubai vision: Nearly 1m new jobs by 2020
Dubai vision: Nearly 1m new jobs by 2020 Dubai is introducing a master plan for urban development that is expected to open up about 950,000 jobs by 2020, Khaleej Times has learnt. The Dubai Executive Council (DEC) has approved the…
Al Habtoor restarts Dh1b hotel project
DUBAI — Al Habtoor Group, a Dubai-based business conglomerate, said on Wednesday it would resume work on a Dh1 billion hotel project on the Palm Jumeirah and urged the government not to delay any of its infrastructure projects. The resumption…
UAE gains ‘tailwinds’ from Middle East unrest
UAE gains ‘tailwinds’ from Middle East unrest The UAE, in particular Dubai, will continue to benefit from its safe-haven status at a time of continued Middle East unrest although the deteriorating global outlook spells risks for the country, Citigroup said….
Dubai to grow 6% in 2012: DCCI
Text size Low inflation coupled with strong trade to boost economy Dubai will witness robust growth in the next few years as the trade sector continues to post increased revenues. Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai…
Engineering Materials Stores & Logistics Professionals
The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with a turnover of approximately US$ 12 billion and over 40,000 employees. The Group comprises of Dnata, the successful Airport Ground Services and Travel Industry division, and Emirates, the Group’s rapidly expanding…
Jayne Torvill’s heaven and hell
When I’m filming Dancing On Ice, I stay at The Grove near Watford. It dates from the 13th century and, apparently, once hosted lavish parties for royalty. It’s a beautiful country hotel set in wonderful grounds. All the public areas…
Dubai hotels get 12 months to meet new ratings criteria
Dubai hotels will be given a year to make any improvements needed to keep their current star rating under new criteria due to be launched at the end of the year. New hotels opening next year will be expected by…
Undercover inspectors stake out bars
Bars and entertainment venues in Dubai which flout their licensing laws and allow customers wearing traditional dress to enter face hefty fines or closure, officials have warned. A Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) director told 7DAYS how the department…
Undercover inspectors stake out bars
Bars and entertainment venues in Dubai which flout their licensing laws and allow customers wearing traditional dress to enter face hefty fines or closure, officials have warned. A Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) director told 7DAYS how the department…
