UAE News
14% growth in the number of Russian visitors to Dubai
09 Feb 2017
Recovery in the value of the rouble in 2016 had led to 14 per cent growth in the number of Russian visitors last year bringing the total to 240,000. “The drivers include increasing supply, particularly from the mid-market segment and the continued lower purchasing power from key source markets [such as Russia and Europe],” said Helal Almarri, the director general of Dubai Tourism.Rounding off the major regional contributors were Russia, CIS and Central European markets, accounting for circa... Read More
MBRSC and AUS to launch nanosatellite Nayif-1 between 14 to 25 Feb. 2017
08 Feb 2017
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have announced that the launch of the nanosatellite Nayif-1 will occur between the 14th and 25th February 2017, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, on board a PSLV-C37 rocket. Nayif-1 is expected to be launched on the morning of 15th February, if all logistics are intact and ideal weather conditions prevail, to ensure a successful launch into space. Currently, a team of specialists at... Read More
World-renowned speaker will headline Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Awards ceremony
08 Feb 2017
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that world-renowned motivational speaker, author and customer service expert Ron Kaufman will headline the closing ceremony for the 9th cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the 1st edition of the MRM Business Innovation Award.
During the ceremony, Kaufman will share his insights and global best practices on performance and quality, specifically in the area of customer service and building service... Read More
Dubai attracted a record 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016
08 Feb 2017
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) released its annual visitor figures showing Dubai attracted 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016, recording a healthy five per cent (5%) increase over 2015, and an impressive 4-year CAGR of eight per cent (8%) (2012-2016) since His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the 2020 tourism strategy. This performance trajectory which reflects... Read More
High Flying Fun expected at Anantara’s second Annual Kite Festival
08 Feb 2017
After a big success of the inaugural event in February 2016 with over 250 participants, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts is looking forward to the return of its festival for February 2017. Two weeks prior to the event, almost 300 guests have registered for this year’s event. Promising a day filled with adventure and lots of family fun, Anantara is aiming to colour the sky of Desert Islands Resort & Spa’s beach more than ever before. The day which commences at 11.00 am focuses on... Read More
Humperdinck’s fully staged opera at The National Theatre, Abu Dhabi
08 Feb 2017
NSO Opera, under the umbrella of the NSO Symphony Orchestra will present Engelbert Humperdinck’s fully staged opera ‘Hansel & Gretel’ on 10 and 11 March at The National Theatre, Abu Dhabi, a deliciously spine-tingling, musical fairytale opera that’s sure to thrill!
The 45-piece NSO Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Andrew Berryman, will enthral all the family with Humperdinck’s sweeping arrangement, in the musical style of Wagner.
Under the stage direction of... Read More
PANERAI is ‘Supporting Partner’ of 25th Dubai International Boat Show Feb. 28 - March 4 2017
07 Feb 2017
In honor of its historic links to the sea, PANERAI, the Florentine haute horlogerie sports watch brand proudly announces its participation at the 25th Dubai International Boat Show 2017 as the ‘Supporting Partner’ for the eighth consecutive year.
PANERAI will be sponsoring the VIP registration lounge designed in a maritime like atmosphere inspired by the Panerai classic yacht challenge, the international route of regattas reserved for classic and vintage sailing boats. The Dubai Boat... Read More
Dubai Airports speedens aircraft boarding at Terminal 2 with new tech
06 Feb 2017
Dubai Airports continues to use technology to improve service and boost capacity as part of its DXB Plus programme designed to elevate capacity at Dubai International (DXB) to 118 million by 2023. The latest innovation takes the form of an Intelligent Traffic System (ITS), which optimises the coordination of buses used to shuttle passengers from Terminal 2 departure gates to the aircraft.
“It is another world first for DXB. It is the first time this technology has been implemented and... Read More
Third annual Nobel Museum at Children’s City in Dubai Creek Park Nobel Museum 2017
06 Feb 2017
Lieutenant-General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy-Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, launched the third annual Nobel Museum at Children’s City in Dubai Creek Park on Tuesday, February 7.
The 2017 edition of the Museum – organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF) – bears the theme “The Nobel Prize in Physics: Understanding Matter”, and will go on until March 5.
The Nobel Museum 2017 thrusts the field of physics into the limelight, introducing the... Read More
Sergio Garcia is the winner of OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic 2017
06 Feb 2017
Following four days of enthralling golf, the “Major of the Middle East” has concluded in victory for Sergio Garcia. The popular Spanish golfer, who played strongly throughout the competition, finished with a three point lead on the renowned Majlis course at the Emirates Golf Club.
For Sergio Garcia, who claims his first win at the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic, victory means a trophy, winner's cheque and brand new OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Master Co-Axial.
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