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UAE to set up Dhs100m space research centre
26 May 2015
The centre is the first of its kind in the Middle East and will help the UAE send its unmanned mission to Mars in 2021.The UAE has announced that it will establish a new Dhs100 million space research centre in the country to support its aim of sending the Arab world’s first unmanned mission to Mars.
The centre will be located in Al Ain and is slated to open within the next year, according to reports. It will be the first of its kind in the Middle East.
The announcement came as... Read More
Abu Dhabi eyes golf tourism to increase visitor numbers
26 May 2015
The emirate is establishing a new committee to promote its golf tourism ambitions.
Abu Dhabi has announced plans to further its goal of becoming a global golf tourism hub, and has established a committee and a new portal within its tourism website to promote its offering.
The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) said it is targeting expanding golf markets in Europe, China, India and the GCC.
The authority has set up an Industry Development Committee (... Read More
InterContinental Dubai Marina opens
26 May 2015
132-room hotel is part of the Bay Central development
May 26, 2015
Dubai: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced on Monday the opening of InterContinental Dubai Marina.
The 132-room hotel is part of the Bay Central development. It features nine restaurants and meeting rooms, gym facilities and an outdoor swimming pool.
IHG currently has 18 hotels open in the UAE. It has another 10 hotels due to open in the next three to five years, including... Read More
Hilton to open 535-room Dubai World Central hotel
26 May 2015
May 26, 2015
Hilton Worldwide has signed an agreement with the Hospitality Division of the Mohammad Omar Bin Haider Holding Group to open Hilton Dubai World Central (DWC).
The upscale 535-room hotel will be part of the 145km2 development centred on Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport and DWC's desire to add 20,000 hotel rooms by 2025.
“With Hilton Worldwide’s multi-brand vision for Dubai and a 50-year legacy of outstanding hospitality in the region, we are delighted... Read More
SCTDA participates in Gulf promotional tour under the umbrella of National Council of Tourism and Antiquities
25 May 2015
Al Midfa: GCC constitutes top market for Sharjah tourism with emirate’s hotels receiving nearly half million guests in 2014Sharjah, UAE, May 25, 2015: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) concluded its participation in a promotional tour to the Gulf capitals, organised by the National Council of Tourism and Antiquities under the slogan, “#VisitUAE”. The SCTDA’s participation in the tour was aimed at promoting Sharjah’s ambitious tourism plans under the Sharjah... Read More
Media’s role vital in spreading culture of tolerance: UAE
25 May 2015
(Wam) / 22 May 2015
Arab Information Ministers Council approves UAE’s proposal on culture of tolerance and counter-terrorism
Cairo - A UAE proposal on the role of the media in promoting values of tolerance and combating extremism was approved on Thursday by the 64th meeting of the Arab Information Ministers’ Council, which was held under the Chairmanship of the UAE, at the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo.
Ibrahim Al Abed, Director-... Read More
Dubai Properties launches apartments at Dubai Wharf
25 May 2015
25 May 2015
Developer offers easy payment plan for investors.
Dubai: Dubai Properties has unveiled a new residential tower at Dubai Wharf, a mixed-use project in the heart of Dubai Creek. Major infrastructure work around the master development is almost complete.
The tower is part of Dubai Wharf’s four-tower mid-rise development and offers views of the Dubai Creek. It comprises over 200 units that include studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with average... Read More
Emirates inspires you to ‘Be there’
25 May 2015
Dubai: May 25, 2015: Emirates, a global connector of people, passions and places, has launched ‘Be There’, a global campaign that celebrates curiosity, wanderlust, and the adventure that comes with travel.
For this digital and social media campaign, Emirates has turned to its own “globalistas” – the airline’s dynamic and passionate employees hailing from over 130 nationalities – and given them a starring role. As ambassadors, these “Be There” globalistas will travel... Read More
Dubai Tourism facilitates production of new Virgin Atlantic Airways film guide to Dubai
25 May 2015
- Now live on all Virgin Atlantic-operated flights via on-demand system, as well as online and in airline’s airport lounges
- Film joins a host of others recently produced by or in cooperation with Dubai Tourism
Dubai, UAE; 25 May 2015: A new film about Dubai is now live on all Virgin Atlantic-operated flights across the world, informing and entertaining viewers and potential visitors about the countless attractions and experiences available in the emirate. The 20-minute film... Read More
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry board formed
24 May 2015
Board’s chairman and two vice-chairmen are to be elected at first duly convened meeting within two weeks
Published: 17:23 May 24, 2015
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Dubai: In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Decree No. 19 of 2015, forming the Board of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Pursuant to the decree, members of the new board are Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Majid Hamad... Read More
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