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Global Cruise Industry Growth Will Strengthen Tourism Ties Between Singapore, UAE

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said the growing cruise industry will boost tourism relations between Singapore and the UAE. Both countries are building terminals to meet an expected increase in demand. Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing said their new cruise terminal will be ready for business in January 2010. The terminal can hold four ships at once and is expected to increase the number…

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Chilean Week Launches In Dubai

ProChile, the Chilean Trade Commission launched a ‘Chilean Week’ in Dubai from October 18-24, to mark the opening of its first diplomatic mission in the UAE and GCC. The Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mariano Fernandez Amunategui, opened the country’s embassy in Abu Dhabi on Saturday evening. Investment opportunities, export capabilities, and culinary and cultural diversity will be showcased at different…

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Middle East Visitors To Sri Lanka Up 41 Per Cent

Sri Lankan government officials say the number of visitors from the Middle East has surged 41 per cent, with August alone seeing a 104 per cent surge. Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Tourism is aiming to increase the tourism sectors contribution to GDP to 10 per cent. The tourism sector generated $400 million in revenue in 2008, only 2 to 3 per cent of the country’s GDP. A target of 2.5 million tourists to Sri…

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Abu Dhabi Investment House Launches $300mm Hospitality Development Fund

The Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH) launched a $300 million Hospitality Development Fund (HDF), which will invest mainly in projects in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. ADIH said in a statement the minimum projected IRR for the fund is 20 per cent. Middle East Gulf Finance Bank and Ithmar bank are among the fund advisors for HDF. Managing Director of ADIH said “HDF will cater mainly to investors…

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10.3 Million People Attended Summer Festivals

A report by the Saudi Center for Information and Tourism Data said that attended 10.3 million people attended 13 festivals this summer in the Kingdom. The report said that 3.9 million of the visitors were tourists and most of the visitors were families. Visitors spent more than SR1.2 billion at festivals held in Jeddah, Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Taif, Hail, Baha, Najran, Madinah, Onaiza, Buraidah, Al-Jouf,…

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Sharjah Tourism Body To Participate In International Tourism Bourse Asia

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced they will participate in the International Tourism Bourse Asia (ITB Asia). The exhibition is being held in Singapore at the Sontec Conference and Exhibition Center between Wednesday and Friday. SCTDA’s participation is part of the emirate’s strategy to promote tourism and investment opportunities to new markets. SCTDA Director General…

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Mobile Phone Service Lets Users Download Visa: DNRD – Giltex 2009

One must first register with the DNRD to use this service, which will also soon be available for use by visitors entering Dubai. The orange colored physical copy of entry permits will not be required if one has the M-visa. Users are charged each time they log in, and they may check their personal DNRD record, visa status, fines and fees. Users will be notified via email and sms text message when their entry permits or visas are issued.

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Saudi Prince Faisal: Liverpool Talks Nearly Finished

Saudi Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah said talks regarding purchase of major stakes in Liverpool by his F6 company are nearly complete, with club co-owner George Gillett visiting Riyadh. Gillette is visiting Riyadh mainly to talk about a project that will create Liverpool soccer academies around the region. He is one of two US owners of the English football team, which is heavily indebted. Mr.…

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Jeddah Chamber Of Commerce, Municipality Sign Agreement For Development

The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), and Jeddah municipality signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to make Jeddah a world class city able to host major international events. Jeddah Mayor Adel Fakieh said “The MoU aims at strengthening the relations between JCCI and the municipality to improve services required for the city’s development plans and investment projects.” The mayor said the…

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Malta Government Opens First Tourism Office In Dubai

The government of Malta opened its tourism office in Dubai in order to promote tourism from the UAE and the Gulf. Chief executive of the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) said “We are now offering a three night stay in five-star hotels, including airfare and taxes at Dh2,290, which is very attractive.” Josef Formosa B. Gauci explained they are looking at other markets because of the current economic situation and…

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Khimji’s ‘House of Travel’ Named GSA In Oman For SpiceJet

Khimji’s ‘House of Travel’, under an exclusive agreement, is now the General Sales Agent (GSA) in Oman for SpiceJet. Khimji’s House of Travel is the new flagship brand for Travel and Business Tourism Services under the Projects and Logistics group of Khimji Ramdas, which will now sell, promote, and advertize SpiceJet tickets to the people of Oman. Chief Commercial Officer for SpiceJet Limited said Khimji…

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Al Ain Gets First Artificial Ice Skating Rink

The Bawadi Mall rink, which allows both ice skaters and roller blades, was opened on Monday. A company statement said the rink has a capacity of 200 skaters and a spectator area and is the regions first artificial ice skating rink. Khalid Shraim, Marketing Manager at the Bawadi Mall, said “The new technology is suitable for metal blade shoes and roller shoes, offering a great experience to both professionals…

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Crown Prince Inaugurates Saadiyat Island-Abu Dhabi Bridge

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince H.H. Gen. Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated the Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi bridge. The bridge is now the main gateway to Saadiyat Island, which is connected to Abu Dhabi from the Mina Zayed port area. The bridge creates a five minute drive between the Island and Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat Island is being developed into a strategic international tourism destination. The bridge…

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ADNEC Visitors Up 20 Per Cent

The number of visitors to the Gulf’s biggest exhibition center, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) has increased 20 per cent. The developer is moving forward with big expansion plans including construction of a 160 meter tower called Capital Gate that tilts more than the Tower of Pisa. Business development director Sanjay Tanna said “ADNEC is committed to expanding its economic impact on the…

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Dubai Airshow In November To Draw 50,000 Visitors

The Dubai Air show, which runs from November 15-19, will feature about 900 exhibitors and is expected to attract 50,000 visitors from almost 50 countries. Twenty five percent of exhibitors at the bi-annual event will be Middle Eastern companies. Two hundred exhibitors from 200 countries will participate in the show for the first time. First-time participants include Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Abu…

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Shindagha Heritage Village Sees Tourist Visitors Increase

The Shindagha Heritage Village has seen a big increase in the number of tourists visiting. Dubai officials say the village is oldest area in Dubai. An Australian national, Diane Blackman, recently stopped in the emirate for two days and chose to spend her time at Shindagha Heritage Village instead of Dubai’s hotels and malls. While browsing the traditional Souk with her family she said “We wanted to get a…

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Saadiyat Island Attractions Will Open By Year End

Abu Dhabi’s government owned Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) announced the first tourist attractions will open on the Dh100 billion Saadiyat Island. TDIC director of Real Estate Services said “We are going to open Manarat Al Saadiyat, the 15,400 square meter visitor centre before the end of this year which will host a gallery and special events.” Kier Riemersma said the first stage of the…

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Tunisia Tourism Revenues Reach 3.4mm Dinars

Tunisia’s Minister for Tourism said in a press conference on Wednesday that tourism revenues increased to 3,349 million dinars in 2009. Mr. Khelil Laajimi said a 2% decrease in the number of European tourists will be offset by the number of Libyan and Algerian tourists, expected to reach 3 million this year. The drop in number of European visitors is due mainly to the combined effect of the economic crisis and…

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