Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:35 am

Tourism key for economic growth and diversification in the MENA region

Tourism can be a key driver of the growth and economic diversification for the Middle East and North Africa region concluded the 2017 Ministerial Forum organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:32 am

Turkish Airlines reports inbound & outbound GCC tourist growth in last 12 months.

  Turkish Airlines, Europe’s Best Airline for the sixth year in a row*, and flying to more countries than any other airline, has reported a significant growth in the number of inbound and outbound tourists for Turkey and the GCC, at Arabian Travel Market this year being held at Dubai...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:27 am

Emaar Hospitality Group unveils 6 new hotel projects in the UAE and global markets at ATM 2017

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties, today unveiled six new hotel projects as part of its regional and international expansion plans, at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017.   The new hotels and serviced residences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:23 am

Dubai Parks and Resorts Announces New Operating Hours and Packages for Summer

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, announced new summer packages, which include a special promotional price on day passes to MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park, paired with...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:04 am

Saudi finance minister highlights reform efforts at World Bank, IMF meetings

Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan highlighted the Kingdom’s reform efforts under the National Transformation Program (NTP) and Saudi Vision 2030 at meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently held in Washington. Al-Jadaan, who led the Saudi delegation at the...

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Government | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 10:03 am

Saudi Cabinet throws its support for inter-Arab investments

The Cabinet on Monday threw its support to the Arab finance ministers in their call for diversification of income sources and to promote inter-Arab investments during their meeting in Rabat. The Cabinet also gave their support for the finance ministers’ urging to improve the regional...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 7:58 am

ONE&ONLY ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR BRAND EVOLUTION

24 April 2017--One&Only, created exclusively for the ultra-luxury market, and conceived as a hallmark of excellence, is evolving their portfolio beyond award-winning Beach Resorts with One&Only Nature Resorts, One&Only Urban Resorts and One&Only Private Homes.  These new...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 6:47 am

Crowngate International to invest AED 220 million to develop an upscale luxury resort at Al Marjan Island

 Crowngate International, a leading real estate development company announced that it has acquired a plot on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimahto develop a new upscale resort. Valued at AED 220 million, the new property is scheduled to open in late 2019.   “It is indeed a...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 4:37 am

A Step Closer Towards A New And Exclusive Destination In Dubai

  Design International, designers of the new retail project in Silicon Oasis for Lulu Group are delighted to take the project to the next level as the foundation stone of the project was inaugurated recently by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 25 April, 2017 3:49 am

SHANGRI-LA HOTELS AND RESORTS REVEALS EXTENSIVE ASIAN EXPANSION AT ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET

    New properties to include Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, the most anticipated luxury hotel opening in Colombo for 35 years, and the eagerly awaited re-opening of the Tower Wing at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore Dubai, UAE 24 April 2017 – Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, the...

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