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Europeans believe they need more information to prepare for emergencies: Eurobarometer survey
BRUSSELS: The European Commission today published a Special Eurobarometer survey revealing that the majority of EU citizens believe they need more information to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. This survey asked respondents from all…
FHS World 2024 kicks off in Dubai
DUBAI: The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World), the region’s leading investment event in the hospitality sector, kicked off today at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, with participation from government officials, executives, experts, and decision-makers in t…
UAQ Archaeology Department launches winter 2024-2025 excavation at Al Ghallah Island
UMM AL QAIWAIN: The Department of Tourism and Archaeology in Umm Al Qaiwain has started archaeological excavations for the winter season 2024-2025 at Al Ghallah Island, a coastal site in Khor Umm Al Qaiwain. The site, which dates back to the Neolithic…
Global travel, tourism market to reach $11.1 trillion in 2024: ATM
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will underscore the pivotal role of connectivity in shaping the future of tourism with the theme, ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’, when it returns to Dubai World Trade Centre fr…
Maktoum bin Mohammed directs developing framework for vetting, appointing technical experts appearing before Dubai judicial entities
DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, has issued directives to develop a framework to regulate the vetting an…
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Foreign Minister of Paraguay in New York
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Rubén Ramírez Lezcano, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) in…
UAE’s October calendar to feature major international events across various sectors
ABU DHABI: The UAE is set to host and organise a wide range of major international events and activities in October, further cementing its position as a global hub for business and tourism.
As one of the world’s leading destinations for hosting inter…
UAE President directs US$100 million in urgent relief for Lebanon
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the delivery of an urgent US$100 million relief package to the people of Lebanon.
This initiative is part of the UAE’s continuous efforts to support Lebanon through its current c…
UAE a strategic partner in supporting global, regional food security: FAO
Abdul Hakim Elwaer, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa, commended the UAE as a leading strategic partner in bolstering food security and promoting sustainable agricultural innovations amid es…
RAKTDA recognised as one of ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ in GCC for 2024
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has been named a winner for the second time in the small company category on the ‘Best Workplaces for Women – GCC 2024’ list, recognising its commitment to fostering a workplace where all employee…
