• DMCC witnesses 10 percent rise in US companies in 2023

    DUBAI, UAE – DMCC successfully concluded its most recent Made for Trade Live tour of the US, hosting events in New York, Brooklyn and Washington DC as it continues to build on growing bilateral trade and investments between the two countries. In 2023, DMCC saw a rise of over 10...
  • Riyadh Season 2023 on track to outshine previous edition with over 15m visitors

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Riyadh Season 2023 is poised to surpass the record set in 2021, with over 15 million visitors already attending the various activities, according to Turki Al-Sheikh, the chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The accomplishment was announced on Wednesday,...
  • Dubai wins right to host 349 business event in 2023

    DUBAI, UAE - Dubai consolidated its status as a central hub for international business events in 2023, with the city winning a record 349 bids to host international conferences, congresses, meetings and incentive travel programs. Driven by Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city's official convention bureau, the wins reflected a...
  • Bahrain and GCC look to boost ‘convention, exhibition’ industry

    Manama, Bahrain-- Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are looking to boost cooperation in the convention and conference industry in the region. In this regard a meeting was held in Dubai to discuss ways to enhance collaboration at the level of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Fatima bint...
  • Over 12m people visit Riyadh Season in 60 days

    RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Two months after their launch, on October 11, 2023, Riyadh Season events had already attracted 12 million visitors.Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh said in a tweet that the success of the event is due...
  • 10m people attend Riyadh Season 2023 events in first 50 days, says report

    RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - According to the Riyadh Season, 10 million people took part in the activities organized in the first 50 days after its launch. The season started in late October, and since then, it has witnessed a large visitor turnout at all areas, with expectations that the coming...
  • Qatar receives more than 3-million tourists in 2023

    Doha, Qatar-- Qatar received more than three million tourists from around the world during the ongoing year, making the oil-rich country a great tourist destination. According to chairman of Qatar Tourism, Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Qatar has become a distinctive tourist destination, which is particularly evident as Qatar holds...
  • CBUAE, Islamic finance organizations discuss sustainable practices

    ABU DHABI, UAE - The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) hosted several events with Islamic finance infrastructure organizations dedicated to sustainable Islamic finance. The events, which took place in Abu Dhabi on November 27-28 2023, are part of CBUAE’s efforts to promote sustainable finance and expedite initiatives...
  • Kuwait calls for turning Middle East into nuclear-free region

    New York, US-- Kuwait's permanent envoy to the UN, Tareq Al-Bannai, has affirmed Kuwait's continuous efforts to make the Middle East a nuclear and weapons of mass destruction-free zone. The remarks were made during an event organised by Kuwait's permanent mission to the UN late Tuesday, and attended by Permanent...
  • Ukraine peace talks seem a remote possibility, says UN chief

    CUACOS, SPAIN -  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said peace negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine were "not possible at this moment," in an interview published by Spanish daily El Pais on Tuesday. His statement came as the leaders of Russia and Ukraine called for victory during events commemorating the end...
  • Qatar Tourism head says country expects over 5m visitors in 2023

    DOHA, QATAR - Qatar expects more than five million people to visit the Gulf state in 2023 despite a post-World Cup lull, its tourism chief said on Sunday. Akbar Al-Baker, head of Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism, admitted that hotels had fallen quiet after the World Cup final on December 19....
  • All events in UAE serving alcohol need CID clearance from Feb 15

    The permit can be applied for by the hotel on behalf of the event organizer or client for a fee of $340 per event and per day.
  • Global conference on Pharmaceutical Technologies concludes in Dubai

    DUBAI, UAE - The 28th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceutical Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) 2023 concluded.  The three-day event, which concluded Thursday, took place at the Dubai World Trade Center and drew more than 26,000 visitors and participants from 82 countries. Dr. Ali Al Sayed Hussain, Director of...
  • DEWA encourages active lifestyle by organizing sporting events

    DUBAI, UAE -  Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organized 12 sports tournaments in 2022, with the participation of 2,437 male and female employees from various divisions. DEWA also sponsored and hosted three sports tournaments, and participated in several local sports events. These occurred in line with the directives of...
  • Dubai to host 3 healthcare events next week

    The United Arab Emirates is set to host three healthcare events next week in Dubai where over 4,000 healthcare professionals and participants are expected to attend.
  • ADNEC adopts new corporate identity to support economic diversification

    A global hub for major events, ADNEC centre has infrastructure, flexible teams and facilities to provide key services through a number of companies.
  • UAE tourism sector set new record in Q1 2022 : Tourism Minister

    Tourism is deemed one of the future sectors and a key focus area in the UAE’s development vision for the next 50 years
  • Shaikh Zayed Mosque receives visitors to major events in UAE

    More than 1.26 million people have visited Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which has been a leading destination for visitors of the major international events hosted by the UAE. The events include Expo 2020 Dubai, the FIFA Club World Cup, the fifth UMEX and SIMTEX, the International Defence Industry Technology and...
  • UAE and Israel agree to boost tourism sector ties, plan events

    The UAE and Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their tourism and economic cooperation and reinforce their bilateral ties. The MoU was signed by Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State of Entrepreneurship and SMEs and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, and Yoel Razvozov, Israeli...
  • Expo 2020 hits halfway mark, records nearly 9 million visitors

    Expo 2020, the world's biggest event since the pandemic, has passed the halfway mark, recording nearly nine million visitors so far. The visits have been boosted by a slate of spectacular events across the December festive season and with more world-class sport, music and cultural performances expected in the second...
  • Abu Dhabi Investment Office concludes investor interaction program

    The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has connected with hundreds of global business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators in a series of six inaugural events organized by its international office network to discuss expansion opportunities to the UAE capital. ADIO’s offices in London, Paris, Beijing, Seoul, New York and San Francisco...
  • Combat Field: a gamer’s paradise at Riyadh Season

    Among many attractions of Riyadh Season is Combat Field for fans of war and combat games. It simulates the reality of wars through 33 events.