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Deira City Centre hosts ‘Go Red for Women’

Deira City Centre supports Go Red for Women by offering complimentary heart health tests for women this weekend Each year, over 17.5 million die from...

Bulgaria debuts at Global Investment Forum in Dubai

Bulgaria took part for the first time in one of the largest global forums focused on foreign investments and emerging markets in Dubai and...

Arabian Travel Market concludes on a high note in Dubai

The show witnessed an increase of between 7-10 per cent ATM 2012 also recorded a 7 per cent increase in exhibitors Arabian Travel Market 2012 concluded its...

Emaar approaches contractors for two projects in Dubai

Emaar has announced plans to launch new projects in Dubai this year Emaar Properties PJSC plans to start and restart building two residential developments in...

Gold breaks 3-month rule for 1st time in 11 years

Last time gold fell for 3 months running was March 2001. And so...? Between March 2001 and April 2012, the price of gold never fell...

Hollywood glitz and glam hotel to be build in Dubai

New Paramount-branded hospitality concept, Paramount Hotels & Resorts Ultimate Hollywood star treatment for every guest A new Paramount-branded hospitality concept, Paramount Hotels & Resorts™, has been announced...

Dubai named Middle East’s Leading Destination for 2nd year

DTCM scoops three World Travel Awards for Dubai The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing scooped global recognition for the Emirate of Dubai in...

IMF updates economic outlook for MENAP

IMF expects GCC to continue to be regional growth driver with GDP growth projected at 5.3% in 2012 Continued growth across the MENA region in...

Zee launches two HD channels in UAE

Zee TV HD and Zee Cinema HD is being offered through the Zee Family HD Package on eLife TV Subscribers can now watch Bollywood blockbusters...

Dubai Calendar monthly events guide debuts in Arabic

Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) today launched the Arabic edition of the Dubai Calendar Events Guide, a monthly publication that puts the spotlight...

Google reshuffles SEO results with algorithm change

Another step to reward high-quality sites The search engine with highest impact on the web, Google, always has promoted search engine optimization, or SEO,...

UAE artists to bring urban art to Dubai’s outdoors

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, has shortlisted 12 UAE-based artists for the...

Dubai’s only 4-star beach hotel to open on The Walk at...

Jebel Ali International Hotels to manage Dubai’s only 4-star beach hotel which will open at the end of 2012. Dubai will once again feature a...

Upcoming opportunities in Dubai’s hospitality sector

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in Middle East with Three New Hotels in Dubai Scheduled to Open in 2017, the St. Regis, W Hotel...

Impact of aviation on emerging economies

The impact of aviation on emerging economies is essential in the development of Arab nations Conclusion of second Arab Aviation and Media Summit held under...

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...