UAE’s handling of coronavirus built up trust among incoming tourists; upcoming season will be ‘amazing’ for the emirate’s hotel and hospitality sector, said Raffles the Palm MD With the number of coronavirus cases across the UAE having dropped 62 percent since January, and with Expo 2020 less than a month away, Dubai’s hospitality sector is geared up for an “amazing season up ahead”, according to Ayman Gharib, managing director of Raffles The Palm. Set to open its doors on Palm Jumeirah by the end of the year, the ultra-luxury hotel plans to take its share of the …

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New measures include highly flexible ‘green visas’ and billions in investment to support the industrial sector The first of 50 new projects and initiatives to boost the UAE’s development has been unveiled at an event in Dubai. The initiatives will be the cornerstone of growth as the country marks 50 years since unification. At an event at Jumeirah Emirates Towers attended by Cabinet ministers and senior officials, the government set out a series of principles on which the projects are founded. These include: 1) The major priority shall remain the strengthening of the union, its institutions, legislations, capacities and budgets. The …

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With one month to go, Dubai’s ruler is briefed on the final touches in preparation for Expo 2020’s opening and programming Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday reaffirmed the UAE’s readiness to welcome the world to Expo 2020 Dubai. With the Expo doors opening in a month, Sheikh Mohammed praised the efforts of employees and commended all local and federal government entities for their support to deliver a successful mega-event “that befits the status and reputation of the UAE”. He made …

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Working in close collaboration with Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Expo 2020 Dubai has created a series of inspiring and action-oriented Thematic Business Forums to meet the ever changing needs of the global business community. Hosted both physically and virtually at the world-class Dubai Exhibition Centre – Expo 2020, between October 2021 and March 2022, the Forums will highlight emerging business opportunities, the latest ideas and technologies, and serve as a powerful platform to connect, create and innovate. SOURCE: Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved six new projects in Hatta as part of the Hatta development plan The projects announced by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum include the establishment of 5.4km-long chairlifts, Dubai mountain peak at an altitude of 1,300 metres, Hatta sustainable waterfalls, a world-class hotel, in addition to Hiking trails to the highest peak in Dubai (Jebel Umm Al Nisour, at 1,300 metres). Hatta residents will also be allowed to build 200 holiday homes …

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Exclusive: The rover will land on the ‘Lake of Dreams’, an area formed by flows of basaltic lava The Arab world’s first lunar rover, Rashid, will land on the north-eastern part of the Moon’s near side, on a site known as the Lacus Somniorum. The Latin phrase translates to “Lake of Dreams” and is the primary landing site for the UAE’s lunar mission in 2022. Three other spots have been selected as alternative sites as a precautionary measure. Dr Hamad Al Marzooqi, project manager of the Emirates Lunar Mission, revealed the landing site to The National in an …

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The National Geographic has listed Dubai’s ‘Museum of the Future’ as one of the 14 most beautiful museums in the world for its astounding architecture and sophisticated technological innovations. The Museum of the Future, an architectural marvel that sits at the bustling heart of Dubai, is set to become a new global landmark once complete. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation, said the selection of the Museum of the Future as a major world icon, even before its completion, captures the UAE’s leading …

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Fees of 88 services provided by Dubai Government’s entities will either be reduced or cut Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai approved the Executive Council decision to reduce and cancel fees of 88 services provided by Dubai Government’s entities. The move aims to ease financial pressures faced by businesses and further raise Dubai’s attractiveness as a business and investment hub. According to the resolution, some of the service charges of the following entities will be either reduced or waived. Dubai …

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Creativity, diversity and dynamic diplomacy underpin UAE’s regional clout Cairo: Months after the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic last year, the UAE launched a probe on a seven-month journey to Mars as part of an ambitious space programme. Named “Amal”, Arabic for “Hope”, the probe entered the Red Planet’s orbit last February, making the UAE the first Arab country to launch a successful interplanetary mission. Days later, the probe transmitted its first image from Mars, unleashing jubilation across the Arab world that saw the step as an Arab scientific feat. The event also spoke …

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Dubai recorded 6,388 sales in the property market in June – the highest number since December 2013 Dubai Expo 2020 is expected to drive residency demand throughout the UAE, and one industry player has already seen increased interest in real estate services. “We have noticed an increase in international enquiries relating to various real estate services such as sales and acquisition of residential units, opening of new offices and obtaining new development land for potential hospitality projects,” said Hamza Betraoui, managing director of Land Sterling. “The enquiries have come from countries with which the UAE …

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Role of technology in enabling our lives and driving business forward has never been as important as it is now Given the tumultuous times of an unfolding pandemic last year, the business world had to navigate through many challenges. However, it was also the catalyst for innovation and digital transformation which saw a greater acceleration than ever before. We’ve already witnessed a monumental milestone in the UAE’s path to becoming the global hub for innovation: the successfully executed Hope Probe mission to Mars, making it one of only five countries in the world and the …

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Il “Bello e Ben Fatto” italiano vale 135 miliardi di euro, rappresenta una parte consistente dell’ export complessivo dell’Italia ed è trasversale a tutti i comparti dal Made in Italy, seppure in maniera più marcata nei settori afferenti alle 3 “F” di Fashion, Food and Furniture. È quanto emerge dall’analisi condotta dal Rapporto Esportare la Dolce Vita, realizzato dal Centro Studi Confindustria, in collaborazione con Unicredit e con il contributo di SACE, Netcomm e Fondazione Manlio Masi. Lo Studio mette in risalto un ulteriore potenziale di crescita di 82 miliardi. Faro sulla Cina che prevede …

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Whether it is 100% business ownership or space missions, UAE’s doing it and more SOURCE: gulfnews.com

Rinviato di un anno a causa della pandemia da Covid-19, l’Esposizione Universale organizzata negli Emirati Arabi Uniti attirerà l’attenzione e l’interesse intorno al tema Connecting Minds, Creating the Future L’avventura di Dubai come città dell’Expo 2020 inizia nel 2013 con la vittoria della sua candidatura alla 154ma Assemblea Generale dell’Ufficio Internazionale delle Esposizioni (Bie). I 168 membri hanno scelto il progetto proposto dalla città degli Emirati Arabi Uniti e preferito a quelli di Ekaterinburg (Russia), Smirne (Turchia) e San Paolo (Brasile). Il tema scelto da Dubai per Expo 2020 è Connecting Minds, Creating the Future. …

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As industries around the world increasingly turn towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies to support their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, focus is sharpening on sustainable construction in the Middle East. Perhaps more so than most sectors, construction could significantly benefit from a shift towards more sustainable practices. A UN report released in December estimated that, including operational emissions, the construction industry accounted for 38% of the world’s energy-related carbon emissions. The issue is particularly pertinent for the Middle East, a region home to the world’s four highest per capita carbon emitters. While definitions of …

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The UAE’s hospitality industry continues to make a good recovery and is ready to welcome the world for the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai as 12,000 new keys are expected to be added in the second half of 2021 in Dubai and 1,400 in Abu Dhabi. Ayman Ashor, cluster general manager for Al Bandar Rotana and Arjaan by Rotana, said Dubai and the UAE hotels have been ready since last year to accommodate and welcome different kinds of nationalities with different budgets for Expo 2020. “Hotels are now offering different types of stays that fit individuals, …

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Examples of companies relocating to Dubai include an impressive number of companies leading the way with sophisticated technology, AI, biotech and medicine, solid waste solutions, safe and sustainable food, fintech, and more One of the key takeaways from recent Ritossa Family Office Investment Summits in Dubai is the large number of entrepreneurs who have either moved their business and residence here or who plan to in the coming year. Interestingly, 50+ percent of the Summit attendees not currently based in Dubai indicated an interest in exploring relocation to Dubai in the next three years. This statistic …

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The UAE has been ranked the second safest country among the world’s 134 countries in 2021 in a new report. The UAE’s top ranking can be attributed to its robust health sector and Covid-19 vaccination campaign. The UAE is now the world’s most vaccinated nation, with 64.3 per cent of residents fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. The index takes into account three fundamental factors – war and peace, personal security, and natural disaster risk. It also includes the unique risk factors stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Globally, Iceland was rated the safest country, followed respectively by …

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EXPO DUBAI SARÀ L’OCCASIONE DI RILANCIO PER LE IMPRESE ITALIANE Gli Emirati Arabi Uniti rappresentano una realtà politica, sociale e culturale unica nel panorama mediorientale: un crocevia di persone, idee, tecnologie e scambi commerciali. Sono il nuovo centro del business mondiale. Il 2021 sarà l’anno di Expo Dubai, che evidenzierà in maniera ancora più marcata quanto gli EAU siano un hub, un asse centrale della geopolitica mondiale, la culla di una cultura che ha saputo incrociare in maniera feconda tradizione e modernità. Questi i temi emersi durante la presentazione del libro “Emirati: nulla è impossibile” …

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As Dubai marks a year since reopening its borders to international tourists on 7 July 2020, the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shows the city welcomed 3.7 million overnight visitors during the 11-month period from July 2020 to May 2021. The positive performance reinforces the leading role Dubai is playing in global tourism recovery, underscoring the city’s enduring appeal as a must-visit destination and reaffirming its commitment to ensuring the health and safety of all residents and visitors.   HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al …

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The Dubai Association Conference will return for its third edition on 21 February 2022 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, within the Expo 2020 Dubai site The association is running a series of smaller online events in the lead up to the February big date to maximise the impact and address key topics delegates may wish to explore further at the main conference in person. The first of these online sessions took place on 15 June. The February conference will be hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown …

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Date: Wednesday, 7 July 2021 — Time 11:00 – 12:30 pm (GST) About The Event The customer journey has evolved, and consumers expect brands to deliver seamless and holistic experiences across all touchpoints. The experience must be delivered from pre-purchase all the way through product use to after-sales. In order to convince the customers to leave the comfort of their homes, businesses need to reset their strategies towards more unique instore experiences. But will the brick and mortar experience survive the rising tide of e-commerce? What is the consumer of tomorrow looking for? In this …

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Marking 100 days to go until the whole world gathers in one place, Expo 2020 Dubai is using its cutting-edge projection and display technology to light up Al Wasl dome. With excitement building for the first World Expo to take place in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, more than 250 laser projectors lit up the world’s largest 360-degree projection surface to stunning effect. The celebrations continue this evening, when Expo 2020’s Official Hotel and Hospitality Partner, Emaar Hospitality Group, will light up the Burj Khalifa at 2020 and 2220 GST. Running …

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Academic City has been chosen as the new location of the Martian simulation city, which could be as big as 24 football pitches Construction of the world’s largest Mars simulation city is to begin in the Dubai desert next year, with completion and the start of operations scheduled for 2024. The Dh500 million ($136.1m) Mars Science City was announced in 2017 but has been stuck in the design phase since, because officials at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre had yet to secure land that would allow for expansion. The city was initially to be built …

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Stable economy and handling of the health crisis helped the Emirates avoid pandemic-induced swings that affected other countries The UAE retained its rank as the ninth most competitive nation in the world for the second year in a row, maintaining its position as the only Arab country among the top 10, despite Covid-19 headwinds, according to a survey by Switzerland’s International Institute for Management Development. The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2021 measures the prosperity and competitiveness of 64 countries based on economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure, as well as a survey of executives operating …

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