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Vegas, Macau…Dubai? Global casinos raise bets on gambling in the Gulf

April 13, 2022395 Views

It's been the subject of quiet speculation among diplomats and executives for years, but now global casino bosses are setting their sights on a once improbable prize: gambling in the United Arab Emirates Ras Al Khaimah, one of the smaller and lesser-known of the seven emirates, said earlier this year that it planned to regulate gaming in some resorts. On the same day, Las Vegas casino giant Wynn Resorts said it would build a resort licensed for gaming, or gambling, on a man-made island. The announcements could mark a watershed moment for the Gulf, a region that has traditionally imposed stricter Islamic rules than other parts of the Middle East, and one where gambling has long been off-limits. FILE PHOTO: A general view of the luxury Burj al-Arab Hotel at Jumeirah area in Dubai, ...

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Dubai Expo concludes; India Pavilion’s legacy continues

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April 4, 2022687 Views

The India Pavilion successfully signed off from the EXPO2020 Dubai as curtains came down on the six-month long mega event on March 31st. As one of the largest and most iconic pavilions at the Expo, the India Pavilion recorded more than 1.75 million footfalls since its inauguration on October 1st last year. The Pavilion will remain for posterity as part of India’s legacy in the UAE. The building will embody India’s commitment to sustainability and will be environment-friendly. Inaugurated by Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, the India Pavilion recorded 1,753,889 visitors till the closure of the Expo on March 31st. Goyal also participated in India’s Honour Day Cele...

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Experience boutique luxury on Dubai’s World Islands with Anantara

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March 1, 2022588 Views

Anantara has opened the first luxury resort on Dubai’s World Islands archipelago. Located in the Arabian Gulf, approximately four kilometres off the coast of Dubai, the new island resort is the first hotel in the South American continent of the development and offers guests a new luxury destination in Dubai and a unique perspective on the city. The island sanctuary offers a total retreat from the buzz of Dubai, where guests can opt for views of the iconic cityscape, including the famous landmarks of Burj Khalifa and Burj al Arab, or a combination of island and sea views. The resort is accessible by a 15-minute luxury speedboat ride from the jetty at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. Anantara World Islands has a wide selection of accommodation options across 70 suites, beach and po...

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Face masks outdoors not needed in Dubai anymore

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February 27, 2022503 Views

The United Arab Emirates, the Middle East tourism and commercial hub, over the weekend ended a requirement to wear face masks outdoors and obligatory quarantine for COVID-19 contact cases. Fully-vaccinated passengers arriving in the country will no longer require PCR tests, said the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority in updated guidance that went into effect on Saturday. FILE PHOTO: A worker wearing a protective face mask and gloves serves food at a restaurant during the reopening of malls, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah "For economic and tourist sectors, physical distancing has been cancelled while mask-wearing in closed places is s...

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No pre-departure RT-PCR test needed for Dubai now

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February 22, 2022529 Views

The passengers travelling from India to Dubai will no longer need to undergo a Covid RT-PCR test at the departure airports. Until recently, the passengers were supposed to take the test at the departure airports within six hours of the flight. FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of Dubai from Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, in Dubai. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah According to Khaleej Times, the new guidelines issued by the Dubai Airport has removed this requirement for travellers from four countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. According to the circular, effective February 22, passengers from these nations need a negative result of a RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours of travel. They also need to undergo a PCR test on arrival in Dubai. Passengers are requi...

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When in Dubai, look for these fantastic restaurants

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February 8, 2022311 Views

3 FILS takes no.1 spot in first-ever list of Middle East & North Africa's (MENA) 50 best restaurants The inaugural list of Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants was revealed in Abu Dhabi on Monday, shining a much-deserved spotlight on the region as a world-class culinary destination. 3 Fils in Dubai, UAE, was named The Best Restaurant in Middle East & North Africa 2022. Winners in the list represented 11 different countries across the MENA region, from Morocco and Tunisia to Kuwait and Qatar. These were the winners in other categories: # Lowe in Dubai was awarded the Sustainable Restaurant Award. While# Trèsind Studio in Dubai, UAE, won the Art of Hospitality Award# Reif Othman of Reif Kushiyaki, Dubai, UAE, was voted by peers as the winner of...

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Dubai Tourists shrug off Houthi missile attacks

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February 2, 2022506 Views

Tourists who flock to the United Arab Emirates in search of winter sun appear undeterred by recent missile attacks on the Gulf State by Yemen's Houthi group that have prompted travel warnings from the United States and Britain. Data suggests the tourism industry, centred on Dubai, is booming overthe peak season, with hoteliers and reservation agents reporting high demand despite the renewal of COVID-19 travel restrictions in many countries late last year. A general view of Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 2, 2022. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi Beaches are thronged and restaurants thriving, with the Expo world fair bringing more visitors to the Middle East's trade, finance and tourism hub. "I feel super-safe," said Daniel Rivlin, 22, speaking ...

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Sustainable practices and MICE segment to boost tourism in India

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January 12, 2022642 Views

India to be a hub of mega conferences and exhibition soon The India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai which is currently hosting ‘Tourism Fortnight’, organized two special sessions to promote sustainable tourism and MICE segment in the country. Key officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India along with industry representatives, participated in the sessions titled, ‘Tourism at Crossroads – Mainstreaming sustainability for future of tourism’ on 9th January and ‘Meet in India: Emerging Hub for Business and Social Events’ on 12th January, respectively. The session on MICE tourism was important in highlighting India’s impressive combination of accommodation and conference support facilities that make the country a successful MICE destination globally. The session was address...

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India Pavilion kicks off ‘Tourism Week’

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January 4, 2022761 Views

Special focus on promoting Medical, Spiritual, Adventure and MICE categories The Government of India is coming out with a new tourism policy to strengthen and build capacity of tourism sector in order to provide better services and facilities to the tourists visiting the country said, Rakesh Kumar Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India at the inaugural session of the ‘Tourism Week’ at the India Pavilion in EXPO2020 Dubai. Elaborating on the tourism policy, Verma added, “The policy will create five missions including National Green Tourism Mission, to mainstream sustainability in tourism sector; National Digital Tourism Mission, to digitalize the sector; Sectoral Mission on skill development, to ensure that the country has the best trained and qualified...

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‘Incredible India’ to captivate global visitors at EXPO2020

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January 1, 2022548 Views

India Pavilion to promote country’s thriving Spiritual, Luxury, Medical and MICE tourism with a focus on sustainability and investment opportunities The India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai is set to showcase the country as a leading tourist destination globally and highlight the vast opportunities in India’s tourism and hospitality sector during the 2-week participation of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India starting 3rd January 2022. The week will display India’s geographical diversity and roadmap for the tourism sector in key areas such as Culture, Spiritual, Luxury, Medical, Adventure, Wildlife and MICE among others, under the larger ‘Incredible India’ campaign. The inaugural session will be attended and addressed by the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government...