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Asteco teams-up with property investment firm IP Global
17.01.2012
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| Partnership gives Asteco clients opportunity to diversify their property portfolio and take advantage of IP Global’s full-service international investment offeringLeading UAE property management weiter >> |
The power mix of the future: what will the Mid East energy landscape look like in 2030?
15.01.2012
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| Energy experts to discuss regional utilities landscape at Middle East Electricity’s Power & Utilities Infrastructure Conferencecaption: Steve Griffiths, Executive Director of Instit weiter >> |
Qatar property market broadly stable with rising demand
15.01.2012
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The number of transactions and enquiries is expected to continue rising in 2012 with the supply/demand gap narrowing, says Asteco Qatar Q4 2011 reportResidential rental rates in Qatar were broadly stable across all locations in the fourth quarter of last y weiter >> |
Reem Investments signs MoU to build Korean Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi
11.01.2012
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| Partnership with World Next Generation Korean Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association to build Korean Village at Najmat Reem Island Reem Investments has signed a MoU with the World Next Ge weiter >> |
Jordan apartment rents rise on property law amendment
10.01.2012
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| Rents rise as amendments allow landlords to increase prices to current market values, says Asteco’s Jordan Q4 2011 reportApartment rental rates rose in certain areas in Jordan during the fourth quarter of 2011 due to an amendment to the land weiter >> |
Middle East can become major exporter of renewable energy – industry expert
08.01.2012
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| Vahid Fotuhi, Chairman of the Emirates Solar Industry Association, is confident the Middle East can become a major exporter of renewable energyMiddle East Electricity’s Power & Utilities Infrastructure Conference to addr weiter >> |
Northern Emirates property market stagnant as demand remains low
08.01.2012
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Apartment and villa rental rates broadly unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2011 with limited transaction activity set to continue, says Asteco Q4 2011 reportApartment and villa rental rates in the Northern Emirates were mostly unchanged weiter >> |
Giggs, Ferdinand tell youngsters to eat and drink healthy to perform better on the pitch
05.01.2012
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| Advice from Old Trafford stars to be driven home in the classroom by Manchester United Soccer Schools in Abu Dhabicaption: A healthy diet for better displays on the pitch – weiter >> |
Largest ever Hertz Global Sale offers discounts of up to 33 percent
26.12.2011
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| ..on international car rental in 111 countriesCaption: Hertz Global Sale offers exciting savings to 111 countries.Hertz continues to draw on its global leadership strengths to provide car rental savings to customers weiter >> |
Porsche Kids Driving School is vital part of kids education
22.12.2011
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| ... and can influence parents as well as future drivers, say primary heads FIA Vice President Mohammed Ben Sulayem fully supports Porsche Kids Driving SchoolSchools award top marks for drive to teach children road rules weiter >> |
Careers in Motorsport Management flaaged for UAE nationals
21.12.2011
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| Caption: Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management (ADMM) will be at Tawdheef next month as they look to double Emirati staff to 30 per cent of the total workforce in 2012.Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management at Tawdheef to dou weiter >> |
Abu Dhabi Streetkings crowned in inaugural street soccer tournament
20.12.2011
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| The winners of the inaugural Streetkings tournament, Under 17 category, Bader Alshabibi and Wael Alshabibi.Sixty two teams registered to show off street soccer skills in one day competition at the Dome@Rawdhat weiter >> |
Qatar projects worth $106 billion still to be awarded
20.12.2011
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| Qatar Projects 2012 conference programme to focus on major opportunities as Doha prepares to award the first of $106 billion worth of projects Photo caption: Edmund O’Su weiter >> |
Energy capital investments in MENA region worth US$525 billion by 2016
19.12.2011
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| Regional governments formulate power privatisation strategies as Middle East Electricity 2012 sets platform for more than 800 exhibitorsCaption: Energy capital investments in the MENA region are expected to be worth US$525 bill weiter >> |
RTA announce new initiatives to streamline services for commercial vehicle operators
15.12.2011
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| Online and vehicle defect clearing services outlined at Commercial Vehicles Middle East Business Group meetingCaption: Ahmed Bahrozyan (centre), CEO - Licensing Agency RTA, and Abdulla Al Mahra (second from left), Director - Licensing weiter >> |
Porsche Service Clinic Dubai for the whole family
15.12.2011
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| Porsche Centre Dubai invited to special After Sales event caption Customers, as well as their cars, received special treatment at the Porsche Service Clinic in Dubai.Car owners as well as their vehicles enjoyed a spe weiter >> |
Mideast online travel bookings grow unabated
14.12.2011
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| Mark Walsh, Group Exhibition Director, REED Travel Exhibitions.Regional travel agents begin to diversify and develop online capabilities; ATM 2012 to launch dedicated technology seminars to share technological insight The region’ weiter >> |
Gulf Traffic awards spotlight industry best in road transport and infrastructure
13.12.2011
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| The winners of The Gulf Traffic Awards celebrate their achievements last night at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.Abu Dhabi Municipality takes home two awards for Green Initiative and Changing Driver Behaviour for R weiter >> |
Abu Dhabi residential property stable as project delays limit supply
13.12.2011
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| Apartment and villa rents were broadly unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to the previous quarter, says Asteco H2 2011 report.Abu Dhabi’s residential property sector stabilised in the fourth quarter as project handover delays limited weiter >> |
Multinationals to maximize office space in Gulf
12.12.2011
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| Global drive to cut overheads begins to shape regional corporate strategy despite softening office rents says Dubai-based interior architect Pringle Brandon Photo caption: An open plan office designed by Pringle Brandon, maximizing all availa weiter >> |
Dubai residential property steady as transactions increase
11.12.2011
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| Apartment sales and rents stabilise, villa sales and rents relatively unchanged. Improving demand set to continue in 2012, says Asteco H2 2011 report.The Dubai residential property market remained steady for the fourth consecutive quarter of 2011 in a cl weiter >> |
Mixed fortunes for Spirit of Qatar Team in Dubai Grand-Prix
09.12.2011
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| • Spirit of Qatar 95’s Al-Neama and Nicolini win Edox Pole title• Sheikh Hassan and Steve Curtis granted European Championship•& weiter >> |
83% of exhibitors at SIAL Middle East 2011 re book for 2012 edition
07.12.2011
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| Dedicated food industry event reports 34% increase in visitor numbersCaption: Eighty three per cent of exhibitors participating at the 2011 edition of SIAL Middle East have already resigned to take part in next year’s show weiter >> |
Emirati youth encouraged to consider careers in tourism – cultural expert
06.12.2011
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| Cultural barriers and misperceptions about industry can be overcome, Al Saloom tells World Green Tourismcaption: Emirati cultural expert, Ali Al Saloom, says that the UAE Government and the tourism industry need to do more to educate youth about available weiter >> |
New kind of sustainable tourism can protect UAE’s cultural heritage
05.12.2011
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| – top environment agency officialConference told that tourism and hospitality sector can play crucial role in reducing the nation’s footprintWorld Green Tourism - the first commercial conference and exhi weiter >> |
Rosewood Corniche Business Bundle packages create the office away from home
05.12.2011
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| Jeddah’s premier hotel offers impeccable service and luxury to discerning business travellersThe new Business Bundle package from Rosewood Corniche make working away from the of weiter >> |
FIA Vice President Mohammed Ben Sulayem backs Porsche Kids Driving School
29.11.2011
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| ... to build road safety awareness among future driversFIA Vice President pays special visit to see why schools initiative is proving a hit with children, teachers and parentsFIA Vice President Mohammed Ben Sulayem today gave weiter >> |
Bahrain companies leading the way in delivering affordable housing
27.11.2011
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| Private Bahraini companies pioneering planning, financing and delivery methods to meet crippling housing crisis across the Middle EastChristopher Sims, CEO of Naseej. weiter >> |
5 star in 3D. The management team at Mövenpick Hotel Deira takes a virtual hotel tour.
27.11.2011
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| The Mövenpick Hotel Deira, in Dubai is breaking virtual boundaries with the launch of a new 3-D sales brochure setting a benchmark for hoteliers within the industry. The brochure is designed to be more dynamic and interactive for viewers to h weiter >> |
FIA Institute Training Network expands in Middle East
25.11.2011
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| Automobile and Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates approved as Regional Training ProviderFIA Vice President and ATCUAE President Mohammed Ben Sulayem with Richard Woods (front, centre) the FIA Institute’s Director General weiter >> |
World Green Tourism Award
23.11.2011
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| Maurice Strong to receive prestigious new accolade at World Green Tourism conference and exhibition in Abu DhabiCaption: The Honourable Maurice F. Strong will be awarded the in weiter >> |
Driving force in sustainable development named as first recipient of World Green Tourism Award
23.11.2011
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| Fifty most innovative food products highlighted at SIAL Middle EastCaption: Al Ain Dairy Company has been awarded the prestigious SIAL Innovation Award, for their cardamom flavoured vitamin A and D enriched milk.Al Ain D weiter >> |
FIA Foundation road safety specialist to outline UN Decade of Action for Road Safety plan
22.11.2011
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| ... at Gulf Traffic ConferenceLack of road safety culture on GCC roads major challenge for regional governments says expertRita Cuypers, Director of Campaigns and Events at the FIA will outline the steps of the UN Decade of weiter >> |
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation promote food manufacturing investment at SIAL Middle East
22.11.2011
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| GCC’s food production deficit at US$ 25.8 billion in 2010; regional governments offer incentives for private investors and food manufacturersThe UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) is hosting one to one investment meetings for the food sector at SIAL Mi weiter >> |
His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan opens SIAL Middle East 2011
21.11.2011
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| H.H. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan opens SIAL Middle East. Joining him were several ministers, ambassadors and senior officialsHis Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research weiter >> |
Reem Investments promotes sport tourism in Abu Dhabi with Singapore School visit
20.11.2011
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| Children from The Anglo-Chinese School test football skills in UAE capitalStudents from The Anglo-Chinese School in Singapore take part in a friendly match with Abu Dhabi Thistle FC during their week-long visit to Abu Dhabi. weiter >> |
Al Nabooda Automobiles introduces Porsche Kids Driving School
20.11.2011
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| Porsche road show means early learning for safer driversThe Porsche Kids Driving School from Porsche Centre Dubai, Al Nabooda Automobiles is receiving an enthusiastic response from children, teachers and parents. weiter >> |
Industry experts highlight vital steps to stabilise food prices in the region
20.11.2011
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| Caption: From left, Hisham Al Jamil, Georges Mojica, Fethi Khiari and Alaa El-Din Hassan Moussa during the SIAL Middle East round table discussion.Turret Media – organiser of SIAL Middle East &nd weiter >> |
RICE DUBAI 2011 - Major Indian rice producer boosts production, supplies to Middle East
02.11.2011
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| UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi to open Rice Dubai 2011H.H.Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi – holding talks with visiting government officials after officially opening Rice Dubai 2011. Dunar Foods Limited, weiter >> |
Greater public awareness and engagement key to making GCC roads safer
02.11.2011
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| UK government marketing professional at Gulf Traffic Conference to demonstrate role of communications in reducing road fatalitiesTHINK! poster campaigns similar to this one in the UK can also be ut weiter >> |
Total Communications marks 20 years of support to Middle East events industry
31.05.2011
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| Agency has turned the spotlight on wide range of events and brandsCaption: Tony Lewis, Managing Director of Total Communications. Total Communications is marking 20 y weiter >> |
Sol Melia - First Spanish hotel in GCC to open in Dubai
10.05.2011
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| Premier Spanish hotels and resorts company Sol Meliá to open five-star ‘urban resort’ in Dubai with AED200 million Khamas Group investment – plans for Qatar, KSA & Jordan
One of the largest hotels and resorts companies in the world, Sol M weiter >> |
Mid East travel industry urged to prioritise sustainability
07.04.2011
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| World Green Tourism Abu Dhabi aims to create strong regional voice for green tourism initiativesWorld Green Tourism Abu Dhabi aims to create strong regional voice for green tourism initiatives which are aimed at ensuring the industry has the minimum effect on the e weiter >> |
Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel offers trade visitors at GIBTM in Abu Dhabi chance to win a luxury apartment
28.03.2011
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| MICE given chance to unlock the gate
The 396 bedroom Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ latest luxury business property in the UAE, is going to give trade visitors to the Gulf Incentive Business Tr weiter >> |
Bride Show Dubai - Brides to be invited to talk an international walk down fashion avenue
28.03.2011
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| The Bride Show Dubai adds an international flair in revamped exhibitionFashion Avenue, a new exclusive feature of The Bride Show Dubai, will welcome a number of international brands.The Bride Show Dubai is days away from opening weiter >> |
Lights out for Rosewood Corniche Jeddah for Earth Hour
22.03.2011
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| Luxurious Jeddah hotel joins global movement to ‘go beyond the hour’One of Jeddah’s most recognisable landmarks, Rosewood Corniche, overlooking the Red Sea will weiter >> |
Emirates Transport plans fleet transfer to “green” engines as part of major eco-friendly drive
16.03.2011
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| Company announces move to slash CO2 emissions with transfer to CNG and CNG/hybrid engines at Commercial Vehicles Middle EastMohammed Al Jerman, General Manager of Emirates Transport.Emirates Transport weiter >> |
Showcase event for Middle East’s Commercial Vehicles industry to open in Dubai
12.03.2011
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| Major manufacturers in exhibition line-up; industry experts take conference floor to address key issues Opening in Dubai on Monday, Commercial Vehicles Middle East brings together major manufacturers and the largest ever gathering of tr weiter >> |
Battle for national pride in Tri-Nations Football event
09.03.2011
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| Teams representing Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia all aim for a hat-trick of tournament winsTeams representing Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia will be battling for national pride when the fifth Asian Tri-Nations football tournament kicks off in Abu Dhabi on Friday.Hosted by Reem Investments at the Dome@Rawdhat on Airport Road, the seven- weiter >> |
