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Christian monastery possibly pre-dating Islam found in UAE

November 4, 2022461 Views

An ancient Christian monastery possibly dating as far back as the years before Islam spread across the Arabian Peninsula has been discovered on an island off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, officials announced Thursday. The monastery on Siniyah Island, part of the sand-dune sheikhdom of Umm al-Quwain, sheds new light on the history of early Christianity along the shores of the Persian Gulf. It marks the second such monastery found in the Emirates, dating back as many as 1,400 years — long before its desert expanses gave birth to a thriving oil industry that led to a unified nation home to the high-rise towers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The two monasteries became lost to history in the sands of time as scholars believe Christians slowly converted to Islam as that faith grew more ...

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Qantas can impact recovery of Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports

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May 24, 2022691 Views

New long haul flights could result in less layover and stopover traffic in UAE The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) aviation sector will likely find Qantas’ continuing announcements of direct long-haul routes concerning as they eliminate the need for layovers and stopovers, says GlobalData. According to the leading data and analytics company, full-service passenger airline revenue in the UAE is forecast to reach 95% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels in 2022. A significant reason for this strong recovery timeline is Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s status as major multi-stop hubs for global airline traffic. Ralph Hollister, Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Abu Dhabi and Dubai are major layover and stopover destinations for flights between Europe and Australia. This type of traffic ha...

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

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April 13, 2022383 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, 2022675 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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Face masks outdoors not needed in Dubai anymore

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February 27, 2022487 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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Dubai Tourists shrug off Houthi missile attacks

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February 2, 2022495 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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India Pavilion kicks off ‘Tourism Week’

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January 4, 2022730 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, 2022535 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...

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Tourists flock to Dubai despite global COVID-19 concerns

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December 22, 2021319 Views

Brazilian tourist Livya Feho used a 24-hour Dubai layover to visit the Expo 2020, in a city that remains one of the few international tourism hubs still open for travellers during a coronavirus-disrupted holiday period. Feho, travelling from Israel to Brazil, snapped a few selfies at the global fair's main square, festooned with Christmas trees and other holiday decorations. People gather during the official Expo 2020 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 18, 2021. REUTERS/Satish Kumar With the Omicron variant circulating in the UAE, was she not worried about catching COVID-19? "Yes, a bit ...but I had the booster dose... and I am also using the mask. So I think I will be fine," she said. Dubai, the Middle East's business and tourism hub,...

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Mall of the Emirates launches festivities with a message for the Future

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December 13, 20211406 Views

- Visitors can pledge to live a more sustainable life- A unique and immersive carbon neutral festive tree installation- Supporting the UAE as it rides the crest of a global sustainability wave The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has launched a unique festive installation that looks firmly to the future. Running from now until 25 December, Mall of the Emirates will curate a world of joy and adventure for families, shoppers, and mall visitors to immerse themselves in. Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has launched a captivating eight metre tall festive tree installation that sends a powerful message to the world The centrepiece of the mall's festive spectacle this year is a captivating eight metre tall festive tree installation tha...