Shurooq gears up for global launch of new hospitality projects

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), under the umbrella of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), has announced its fifteenth consecutive participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 9 – 12. The authority will also be present at their online event, ATM […]Read More

UAE takes part at IAEA’s First International Conference on Nuclear

A United Arab Emirates delegation is taking part in the First International Conference on Nuclear Law: the Global Debate, which is organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 25th to 29th April 2022 in Vienna, Austria. The UAE’s delegation, headed by Ambassador Hamad Al Kaabi, the UAE Permanent Representative to the IAEA, is […]Read More

AED 6.8 billion of contracts awarded to SMEs through Expo

Expo 2020 Dubai awarded AED 6.8 billion of contracts to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a significant contribution to a vital sector of Dubai’s vibrant economy and exceeding a commitment made in 2016 to award at least 20 percent of all direct and indirect spend to SMEs. The figure represents more than a quarter […]Read More

Medyaf launches ‘explore tourism industry in Dubai’

Medyaf, the industry nationalisation initiative at Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, has launched the ‘Explore the Tourism Industry in Dubai’ initiative. Designed to empower Emirati talents seeking to join the tourism workforce with the fundamental knowledge and skills, the initiative offers an immersive programme of interactive workshops, […]Read More

UAE leaders congratulate Tanzanian President on Union Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania on the occasion of her country’s Union Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed […]Read More

Emirates plans to add 22 extra flights as Eid Al-Fitr

With Eid Al-Fitr approaching and more travellers planning to take to the skies, Emirates is responding by offering more flights across seven cities in the GCC and the Middle East. The airline is stepping up its schedule by adding 22 flights and layering on additional seats with the deployment of both A380s and Boeing 777s […]Read More

ATM returns to Dubai with 1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 112

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 is ready to welcome the world to the UAE from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 May, playing host to 1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 112 global destinations, and an anticipated 20,000 attendees. The live show will be followed by ATM Virtual, which will run from Tuesday 17 to Wednesday 18 May. […]Read More

SBA to unveil full agenda of 13th edition of Sharjah

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will unveil the agenda of the 13th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) tomorrow at a press event at its headquarters in Al Zahia. The Festival, slated to take place between 11 – 22 May at Expo Centre Sharjah, carries the theme ‘Create Creativity’, is being held under […]Read More