Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 30 November, 2016 1:52 am

A boost for business tourism as Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre drives MICE travellers to the Sultanate

Business travel to the Sultanate is set to get a major boost following the opening of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre last month.     The opening of the Centre will further strengthen and position Oman as a growing business hub for meetings, incentives, conferences and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 29 November, 2016 9:39 am

Famous Arab singer Salim Assaf produced song on UAE Innovation Week

Salim Assaf, renowned Lebanese singer, music producer, songwriter and composer, produced a new song to coincide with the UAE Innovation Week, held in Ras Al Khaimah, a nationwide celebration of innovation in the UAE launched under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 29 November, 2016 5:26 am

Expo 2020 spurs Middle East participation at record breaking WTM London 2016

Inspired by the positive regional potential of Expo 2020 and despite low oil revenues, increased numbers of travel professionals from across the Middle East, participated in this year’s World Travel Market London 2016.   This helped the leading international travel trade to record...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 29 November, 2016 4:50 am

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title set by GEMS Education students as UAE National Day tribute

To celebrate the 45th UAE National Day, 2,223 students from GEMS Education schools in the UAE, gathered to form the ‘World’s Largest Transforming Human Image’ and set another Guinness World Records title in the process.     With a majority of students coming from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 29 November, 2016 4:10 am

Majid Al Futtaim’s Mall of the Emirates and City Centre shopping malls in Dubai are the destinations to celebrate the 45th UAE National Day

Majid Al Futtaim’s Mall of the Emirates and City Centres Deira, Mirdif, Me’aisem, Al Shindagha and My City Centre Al Barsha will spread the Spirit of the Union as the 45th UAE National Day draws near. The five malls will host cultural events that showcase the UAE’s proud heritage, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 November, 2016 5:18 pm

HGTVs latest program follows expats as they relocate to the MENA region

 A new TV program on HGTV gives viewers a chance to share in the highs and lows of relocating to the Middle East and North Africa. House Hunters Middle East, follows families and couples from around the world as they try to find homes, start new jobs and build new lives in countries across...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 November, 2016 4:53 pm

Bateel’s Holiday Collection, Making Gifting Unique To You

Bateel, a leading brand in gourmet food, is delighted to introduce a new range of festive gift boxes, advent calendars, stocking fillers and gift hampers, ideal for the upcoming holiday season. Embracing the rich tradition of gift-giving for which the brand is so well known, the new collection...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 November, 2016 4:35 pm

Shangri-La Launches A Shopaholics Dream!

Shangri-La Hotel Dubai, a five star luxury hotel situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road has launched a new stay offer to mark the 2017 Dubai Shopping Festival, with packages available for bookings from 22 December 2016.   Tailor-made for the shopaholic traveller,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 November, 2016 2:26 pm

The 8th Annual Unmissable Music, Entertainment and Community Festival Draws to a Close

One of the most celebrated performers of modern times Rihanna closed out the landmark eighth year edition of the Yasalam festival with a sensational After-Race Concert performance enthralling 40,000 fans with her inimitable and celebrated style. It marked the final day of Yasalam 2016,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 28 November, 2016 1:16 pm

MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Driver Lewis Hamilton

 In an adrenaline fuelled exclusive event with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, the globally renowned loyalty program, Starwood Preferred Guest celebrates the ultimate SPG Moment, welcoming team driver Lewis Hamilton to the highest active helipad in the Middle East at The St. Regis...

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