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Dubai to host 2025 International Council of Museums global conference
The 27th International Council of Museums general conference will be held in Dubai in 2025, the Emirates News Agency reported. The city will be the first in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region to host the global forum.
Dubai consolidates its position as preferred global hub for sports
Dubai has repeatedly proven its capability of successfully hosting world-class events, including Expo 2020, the largest event ever held in the Arab world. In fact, during the six months of the Expo 2020 (October 2021-March 2022), Dubai hosted more than 30 international sports events, including the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cup qualifiers, cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup, and the European Tour’s ‘Race to Dubai’ finale, the DP World Tour Championship.
Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, has appointed a new director of sales and marketing
Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection has appointed a new director of sales and marketing – a long-time UAE hotelier with close to 20 years of experience.
Etihad Airways commits to adopt a mangrove tree for every guest who books Economy Space
Following the launch of the Etihad Forest, Etihad’s initiative for biodiversity, wildlife and environmental protection through a network of mangrove and other forests being established in Abu Dhabi and around the world, Etihad Airways has committed to adopt a mangrove tree on behalf of every guest who books an Economy Space seat, ensuring every “space” seat sold is eventually carbon neutral.
Etihad pilot makes history as UAE’s first female Emirati Captain in commercial aviation
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, this week celebrated Captain Aisha Al Mansoori who has become the UAE’s first female Emirati Captain in a commercial airline.
Emirates Group highlights Emirati women’s contributions to aviation and travel
Emirati women in the Emirates Group represent a workforce of over 1,000 professionals in various roles across more than 30 departments. From pilots and engineers who work with the world’s biggest commercial aircraft, to IT professionals, service ambassadors, marketing and data experts, commercial services and more, these talented and passionate Emirati women are vital contributors to the Group
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts further expands in the UAE
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts further expands in the UAE with upscale Wyndham Residences in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island Latest opening is part of Balqis Residences mixed-use development overlooking the Arabian Gulf
Dubai consolidates its position as a leading destination for global business events
Dubai has consolidated its position as a leading destination for international business events in the first half of 2022, securing the rights to host 99 major conferences, congresses, incentive travel programmes and other meetings over the forthcoming years.
Encircling the Burj Khalifa high up in the sky, Dubai architects propose a massive ‘gated community’
Downtown Circle is made up of five levels and would sit on five points, or pillars, embedded into the ground. The massive span of the circle itself would be composed of two main rings held together by a continuous green belt named the Skypark which vertically connects the floors with each other creating a connected three-dimensional urban green eco-system.
United International Baseball League Announces Dubai International Stadium as Official Venue
The United International Baseball League (UIBL), the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve India, Pakistan and the Middle East, announced today its partnership with Dubai Sports City and Dubai International Stadium as the official venue for the UIBL’s Inaugural Showcase from February 23 – March 5, 2023.
Chef Faisal Naser has expanded his culinary horizons by opening a standalone restaurant in Dubai
He’s known for serving up the most delicious smashed burgers and fried chicken but now Emirati chef Faisal Naser has expanded his culinary horizons by opening a standalone restaurant in Dubai.