The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently participated in the 8thWorld Chambers Congress hosted by Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Doha.  Shurooq was represented by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) CEO HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal and included Shurooq's COO Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Elie Armaly, ...

Middle East, April 29, 2013

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts will showcase its diverse and growing MICE in Abu Dhabi. The Group recorded a 15% increase in group room nights for 2012 compared to 2011, capitalising on the strength of its eight properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The top source markets indicated include UAE, UK, USA, ...

Middle East, March 25, 2013

HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) recently met with HE Mohamud Ali Saleh, Kenyan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.  The meeting was also attended by Dr Nahla Nasser Alanbar, Private Executive Assistant to HRH the Chairman. Both individuals discussed the vital role of economic ...

Middle East, March 11, 2013

The recent visit of the US Consul General to Dubai witnessed discussion of bilateral ties between the two countries.  The Consul General met up with Al Habtoor Group Chairman, Khalaf Al Habtoor along with Paul Rayner, advisor to the Chairman who discussed trade between the two nations. They also discussed political ...

Middle East, March 3, 2013

In an effort to streamline procedures for corporate travel companies, American Express Middle East and Kanoo Travel have jointly launched the American Express® Business Travel Account.  The BTA is an effective way to manage corporate travel expenses by consolidating corporate travel expenses through one centralised account, requiring one single payment. Rising ...

Middle East, February 18, 2013

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) recently held workshops inviting UFI MEA to discuss QTA's active involvement with UFI, the global Association of the Exhibition Industry.  UFI was represented by regional manager, Ibrahim Alkhadi. The workshop reviewed UFI rules and regulations covering international procedures and classification of exhibitions under MICE, which would now ...

Middle East, January 27, 2013

Spending on luxury good and experiences have been revealed by consumers in the new American Express Middle East Luxury Spending Tracker.  The Tracker revealed that in all markets except the UAE, consumers plan to increase spending through the end of 2012, as their personal circumstances improve and they develop greater awareness ...

Middle East, November 13, 2012

Paramount Business Jets with increasing demand from the Middle East region is offering trial memberships to new clients in the UAE. All UAE clients can now try the services with no membership deposits, providing them an opportunity to try the program before signing up for a full membership. “We have been ...

Middle East, July 25, 2012