Abu Dhabi has been ranked among the top 100 busiest global meetings destinations in the International Congress and Convention Association's (ICCA) 2012 global city rankings for the first time.  The Capital jumped from the 234th place with eight meetings in 2011, to hosting 22 association meetings last year. Abu Dhabi is ...

Middle East, May 15, 2013

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

Work will shortly recommence on construction and re-master planning of Dubai Trade Centre District. Approval for the recommencement of work was granted by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Board of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ...

Middle East, April 2, 2013

Turkey had a strong presence at the recently concluded Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) in Abu Dhabi. The heightened involvement from European players is supported by 'Market Focus Spotlight' networking sessions created at GIBTM especially for Europe and Asia highlights growing confidence in the MICE industry. "Undoubtedly, the economic ...

Middle East, March 28, 2013

The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings (GIBTM) show commenced in Abu Dhabi with 70 new exhibitors, 265 expected key hosted buyers and 7,500 pre-scheduled onsite appointments as regional business travel surges. This year, the show space has increased 7% on 2012, with more than 35 countries participating and first-time destinations ...

Middle East, March 26, 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

Dubai World Trade Centre for the year 2012 announced the performance for 2012 with more than 1.85 million visitors and circa 37,000 companies using the events as a trading, promotional and sales platform for the MENASA region.  HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of ...

Middle East, March 25, 2013

Oman's Ministry of Tourism will highlight Oman's growing reputation as a popular business tourism destination with its aggressive development of various meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) amenities, including the US$1.8bn Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre that is set to open in 2017.  The Tourism Ministry will showcase the facilities at ...

Middle East, March 24, 2013