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DTCM announce soft launch of new Hotel Classification

New hotel classification framework designed to meet all consumer needs Jointly developed by DTCM and tourism industry Scheme to facilitate further marketing of the destination The Department...

Dubai hotels post impressive performance in first quarter 2012

Nine per cent growth in guests; Hotel average room rate (ARR) rise seven per cent to AED655 Revenues increase by 24 percent Guestnights rise 22 percent; Average length...

Sheikh Mohammed opens Arabian Travel Market 2012

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai today morning opened the...

Dubai Calendar celebrates one year at ATM 2012

Dubai Calendar rings in first anniversary Dubai Summer Surprises celebrates 15 years of achievements Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) today hosted guests and visitors at...

First Amari hotel to be launched in the Middle East

Amari Doha features 120 contemporary fully appointed rooms, including 78 superior rooms, 36 deluxe rooms, and six suites Amari Doha will provide genuine Asian hospitality...

Analysts bullish on gold as a risk asset

Gold continues to display a high degree of correlation with commodities and equities Market analysts expect gold prices to continue advance after registering gains late...

Free education website reaches a million people on its 5th Birthday

Alison.com, the UNESCO award-winning free education online provider for basic education & workplace skills, which celebrates its 5th birthday has become the largest and...

Abu Dhabi’s first private auction house to be largest in the...

Al Nowais Group and Jones Lang LaSalle MENA launch JLL Auctions Joint Venture Partnership will create first industrial auctioneers acting under a private license within...

Emirates voted Cargo Airline of the Year

Also named Best Middle East Cargo Airline and Best African Cargo Airline Emirates SkyCargo has been voted Cargo Airline of the Year and, for the...

Burj Khalifa commercial property to be auctioned online

The online auction is  "absolutely legitimate," says company representative Burj Khalifa tower offers the finest luxury services for the discerning business professional Dubai once again is...

Emaar Properties Q1 2012 net operating profit up 44%

Revenue of malls and hospitality increased by 25%; account for 58% of the company’s total revenue Unveils ‘Dubai Modern Art Museum & Opera House District’...

UAE medical tourism grows 15% annually

UAE achieving premium rankings among world health tourism destinations Saudi German Hospital-Dubai contributing to UAE's 15% yearly growth in medical tourism Dubai’s newest hospital, Saudi German...

Dubai is now sole owner of Atlantis

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai’s megaresort flagship has 1,537 rooms, a world class waterpark and 18 restaurants Atlantis, The Palm Dubai is a best performing assets...

What Is Custom Jewellery

The term “custom jewellery” can cover a broad spectrum of items. One thing that is certain, you don’t find it at your local department...

Gold, Recession, and Why Britain May Win the Currency War

Gold's long run price behavior is to view it not as a commodity, but as a currency Against which currency you measure gold? Preliminary data released...

dnata handles record cargo volumes at Dubai World Central

dnata cargo operations at its terminal at Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have reached record volumes as growth and expansion continue. After increasing...

Effective leadership can raise company valuation as much as 16%

Market perceptions of leaders move share prices Based on a survey of leading market analysts globally, the report finds that the quality of senior leadership—including...

Winner of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award in Construction...

Al Fara'a General Contracting Company bags the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award The Al Fara’a Group perpetuates its saga of victories in...