Yesterday | Somewhere in Africa
The headlines in Dubai, where I'm spending the day in transit to Yemen, are about Gulf banks cutting interest rates , following the lead of their U.S. and European counterparts, to try and head off a liquidity ...
United International Bank CIO to address prestigious Middle East Africa Air Finance conference
Dr. Raed Sarhan, Chief Investment Officer, United International Bank B.S.C. , will address the prestigious 6th Annual Middle East Africa Air Finance Conference to be held on October 13-14, 2008 at the Jumeirah ...
Indian Celebrations Week at Crowne Plaza Muscat Bringing star chefs,...
The week-long Indian Celebration Festival started last night with a cocktail reception on the grand lawn at the Crowne Plaza Muscat, with the lighting of lamp performed by H.E. Anil Wadhwa, Indian Ambassador to ...
Shoppers make a difference in MAF malls' Ramadan charity drive
A Ramadan charity initiative held by Majid Al Futtaim's shopping malls in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, has once again received remarkable support from generous shoppers.
The Octagon, part of City of Arabia, to be unveiled at Cityscape Dubai
Forget the Pentagon - Dubai will soon boast its very own multi-sided landmark: The Octagon, which will be showcased to potential investors next week.
DUBAI, home to the world's tallest tower and other extravagant landmarks, boasts a new resort billed as unique in the Middle East: the ocean-themed Atlantis, where a night will cost up to US$25,000 . Inspired ...
Many tour operators claim to offer the world's ultimate vacation, but the honour currently belongs to the Around the World in 80 Ways package - a 30-day trip at a mind-numbing RM3.4mil. People forced to stay at ...
Where architects bring fantasy to reality
Think of modern-day Dubai and a number of images spring to mind: the Burj Al Arab hotel that is shaped like a large sail; or the Burj Dubai tower, now the world's tallest building and growing; or man-made ...
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority lends cultural touch to 'Eid in...
As part of the endeavours by various government department to contribute to 'Eid in Dubai' festivities, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is organizing a series of activities aimed at the multi-cultural ...
Jumeirah to manage luxury hotel in business district of Guangzhou
Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company, has been appointed by GT Land Holdings Limited to manage a luxury hotel in Guangzhou.
Rotana announces opening of Arjaan Dubai Media City
Rotana, the leading Hotel Management Company in the Middle East, announced the opening of Arjaan Dubai Media City on the 15th of September 2008, which is the first property under its newly launched brand ...
Jumeirah Group Appointed by Timbers Resorts to Manage the Jumeirah...
September 23, 2008 - Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and a member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed to manage a luxury multi-use resort occupying the entire ...
Pictured: The ?800m Dubai hotel boasting a ?13,000-a-night suite and...
It's the latest word in Gulf excess - a sprawling 800million resort boasting a 13,000-a-night suite and dolphins flown in from the South Pacific, all atop a palm tree-shaped island.
'Eid in Dubai' raises prospect of higher revenues and footfall as malls gear up for Eid
Mall officials in Dubai have hailed 'Eid in Dubai', the new initiative announced recently by the Dubai Shopping Festival Office , as part of a broader strategy to strengthen Dubai's position as a year-round ...
1st Philippine Property Show opens in Dubai on Friday
Trends in urban planning in Asia as well as good master planning will be discussed before visitors to the 1st Philippine Property Show in the Middle East which opens this Friday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on ...
In the past couple of years, there has been a fair amount of publicity about Quebecers flocking to Alberta's oil patch in search of jobs, but more adventurous souls are venturing even further.
Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha announces special Ramadan offers
The recently opened Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha is celebrating its first Ramadan by offering special accommodation packages as well as Iftar and Sohour promotions throughout the Holy Month.
Dubai firm wants to build new city in Tunisia
A Dubai development company has announced a US$25 billion deal for the largest-ever foreign investment project in Tunisia, pledging to build a new city near the capital, authorities and the group said.
Bahrain City Centre opens for business
After two years in development, the main construction of Bahrain's biggest and brightest mall is now complete and the next phase of life at the Bahrain City Centre begins.
We stayed at a nice hotel right on the water , conducting a host of meetings, planning sessions, pitches, and interviews for candidates WRT to our booming Development-in-a-BoxTM work in northern Iraq .