Nakheel and RIU Hotels commence development of Deira Islands resort and waterpark

Dubai: Dubai developer Nakheel and Spanish hospitality company RIU Hotels & Resorts have started developing their Dh900 million joint venture resort and waterpark at Dubai’s Deira Islands, according to a joint statement on Sunday. .... Read more »

Posted on : 11/11/2016

Dubai Holding launches multi billion dollar SmartCity in South Korea

DUBAI: Dubai Holding on Thursday launched the multibillion dollar SmartCity in Seoul, South Korea. Covering an area of 51 million square feet, SmartCity Korea will be strategically located between the two cities of Seoul and Incheon, close to two international airports..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/11/2016

Shaikh Mohammad launched index for smart buildings

Dubai: A smart building index was launched across the UAE on Tuesday, setting benchmarks for building designs and encouraging the use of modern construction methods that speed up the construction process..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/11/2016

Emirates Airline to move to Al Maktoum International by 2025

Al Maktoum International Airport will become Dubai’s primary airport and home to Emirates Airline from 2025. As part of a Dubai Government $3 billion airport finance deal announced on Tuesday, Dubai’s two international airports are set for a capacity-boosting expansion that will enable them to serve up to 146m passengers by 2025..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/10/2016

Rolls-Royce Motors reveals first ever experiential showroom in Dubai

The new permanent space, located in Jumeirah, is similar to the brand’s Summer Studio in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. It is a multi-million collaboration between Rolls-Royce and UAE brand representative AGMC. Spanning 7,300 square feet, it includes top-to-bottom pixel-animation screens on external windows..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/10/2016

Salotto Ferrari open-lounge space launches in Dubai

Italian car giant Ferrari has launched its first ever temporary interactive space Salotto Ferrari in Dubai. Located in the Four Seasons Resort at Jumeirah Beach Restaurant Village, the open-lounge space has been designed as a “live emblem of the Ferrari spirit” and a “tribute to the glamour and elegance of the brand's iconic lifestyle,” according to Ferrari..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/10/2016

Al-Futtaim Motors showrooms across the UAE showing new SUVs

Al-Futtaim Motors has announced the arrival of 2017 SUV models across its showrooms, including the “Pride of the Land” Land Cruiser, legendary Land Cruiser Prado, FJ Cruiser, Fortuner, and RAV4..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/10/2016

'Made in Africa' movement is indelible

<p>If you&rsquo;re ever shopping for a pair of jeans in an American mall, check the label. If it was made in, say, Lesotho – a tiny mountainous country surrounded by South Africa, with a population of around two million – you probably have the the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to thank for it.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/7/2016

Dubai government appoints HSBC to raise $3b

<p>Abu Dhabi: The Dubai government announced it has appointed HSBC as a financial advisor to help raise $3 billion (Dh11 billion) in order to fund the expansion of Dubai&rsquo;s two airports. The $3 billion will come from &ldquo;various liquidity sources, both conventional and Islamic,&rdquo; the government said.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/7/2016

Expogroup Worldwide announces another edition of MEDEXPO AFRICA

After an overwhelming response in 2016, Expogroup Worldwide announces another edition of MEDEXPO AFRICA, the leading healthcare trade fair in Africa. Taking place from 2 - 4 June, 2017 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya and 22 - 24 August at the Mlimani Conference Centre (MCC), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the event brings together more than 5000 healthcare professionals with 400 of the world’s leading healthcare suppliers, manufacturers and service providers, all under one roof, to find the latest industry innovations, network and do business. MEDEXPO AFRICA 2017 is the perfect opportunity to discover first-hand, the best the healthcare industry has to offer, and to expand business associations with personal, one-on-one connections. Meet with global healthcare industry leaders and do business within the region at East Africa’s largest B2B networking platform..... Read more »

Posted on : 10/31/2016