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Entrepreneurial skills on show
Leading entrepreneurs and business leaders are heading for the UAE in May, for the first International Entrpreneurship Forum & Exhibition. Jessica Sutherland, General Manager, IIR Dubai, says the event will build on the success of last year's Leaders In Dubai.
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Sky is the limit
Visitors to the Dubai Air Show 2005 are set to get the first glimpse of the new Airbus A380 super jumbo jets, as well as a host of other aircraft and aviation technology. Clive Richardson, Chief Executive, Aerospace Group, Fairs & Exhibitions says Dubai 2005 will have several specialist pavilions, including training and simulation and unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Big showing for Italy
Italian participation is the biggest at Big 5 2004, with more than 250 companies exhibiting. Mariateresa Malakos, Italy Office, dmg world media, says Italian marble is enjoying huge demand in the Gulf, with several multi-billion dollar construction projects underway.
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Boom time for ME construction
With construction booming in the Middle East, the Big 5 expo now covers seven sectors, with Marble & Stone and Air Conditioning witnessing the biggest growth in exhibitors. Bob Hughes, Project Manager, dmg world media, says several multimillion dollar deals have already been signed at the event.
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Seatrade sailing ahead
This December's Seatrade, the expo for the maritime industry, will be triple the size of last year's exhibition. Trade in China is driving strong growth in the industry, particuarly in container trade and energy transportation. Chris Hayman, Managing Director, Seatrade, says new sharia-compliant instruments for financing shipping will also be featured at the expo.
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ATM: BITTM
The rapid economic development in China is creating a huge new market for outbound tourism, as economically empowered Chinese seek to holiday overseas. To help international destinations reach these potential customers, a major tourism expo - the Beijing International Travel and Tourism Market - is being held in January 2005. It's hoped that many Middle Eastern tourism operators will exhibit.
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ATM: Magic of the Maldives
The glorious islands of the Maldives boast white sand, rich marine life - and privacy. Those wanting to escape the city for some uninterrupted tranquility can literally move from land to sea, staying in luxurious water bungalows.
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ATM: Classical culture of Crete
Holidaymakers wanting sun, culture, and luxury can look to the Greek isle of Crete. It boasts... Read full article »
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ATM: Mövenpick Middle East
Swiss hotel brand Mövenpick has aggressive plans to expand in the Middle East, with new projects... Read full article »
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ATM: Singing praises of Singapore
Singapore's new "Uniquely Singapore" branding has been a success in the Middle East, with... Read full article »
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ATM: Hilton International
Hilton has ten new developments in the Middle East, and another 57 globally. Regionally, the... Read full article »
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ATM: Record crowds for travel expo
The 11th Arabian Travel Exhibition, held at Dubai's International Exhibition Centre, attracted... Read full article »
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ATM: Interview: VP Seychelles
One of the Seychelles' best assets as a tourist destination is its pristine environment, making... Read full article »
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ATM: Seychelles tourism investment
One of Dubai's leading investment groups is building a five-star tourism resort on the main... Read full article »
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ATM: Korea Tourism
With four seasons a year, from snow to sun, tourism officials believe that Korea has great appeal... Read full article »
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