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DSC launches $409m Village Centre
Dubai Studio City has launched Village Centre, a Dhs1.5bn ($409m) multifunctional entertainment destination for filmmakers and the public. DCS made the announcement at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in southeastern France. The free zone project, developed in a park-like setting in two million square feet of land at DSC, will include restaurants, festival retailing, cinemas, two outdoor amphitheatres, a 7,500-seater enclosed amphitheatre and two five-star hotels, according to a statement from DSC, a development by Tecom Investments, which is a member of the state-owned Dubai Holding.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 15 - 2008 at 08:09

Largest media show set for November
The 4th edition of the Media and Marketing Show, the largest of its kind in the Middle East, will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3rd to 5th November 2008, organizers said. The event will serve as a showcase for the latest industry initiatives, trends and technologies in advertising, broadcasting, entertainment, event management, marketing, new media, outdoor advertising and publishing.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 14 - 2008 at 08:42

UAE unveils new convention centre
The Abu Dhabi government yesterday unveiled a Dhs3.5bn ($954m) convention centre in Al Ain that is aimed at boosting the city's exhibition and convention business, reported Gulf News. The Al Ain Convention Centre, which will be located in Al Khubaisi, has a gross area of 275,000 square metres, of which 230,000 square metres are assigned for investors. The centre will include a hotel and a modern conference centre at a cost of Dh387 million.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 13 - 2008 at 08:57

Qatar wants 54 FM channels
Qatar has submitted its requests to the International Telecommunication Union for 54 new FM channels, in addition to the existing 15 registered with the world body, reported The Peninsula. However, the Qatar Radio and Television Corporation is expecting around 10 to 20 only of Qatar's requests for commercial use due to limited spectrum.
Qatar: Monday, May 12 - 2008 at 11:09

Al Hilal launches The Gulf
Bahrain-based Al Hilal Group has launched a new business magazine called The Gulf, which will cover the six countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council. The magazine will offer reporting and commentary on the Gulf region, focusing on business, financial and economic developments.
Bahrain: Monday, May 12 - 2008 at 09:47

American Press Institute to train Saudis
The Prince Ahmad bin Salman Applied Media Institute, a sister concern of Saudi Research & Marketing GroupSaudi Research & Marketing Group, has signed an agreement with the American Press Institute for training and know-how transfer, reported Arab News. API will provide training in media management, distribution and printed media matters.
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, May 11 - 2008 at 10:03

Infomercial TV breaks into Mideast
Brand Works media company in Dubai Media City announced it has launched the region's first 'Infomercial' TV, X Vision. Brand Works is the media arm of Four Ways Group.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, May 10 - 2008 at 09:56

Abu Dhabi buys London events venue
State-owned Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has acquired Britain's top events venue ExCel London in a Dhs2.3bn ($627m) deal as part of the emirate's efforts to create a global network of exhibition centres, reported Bloomberg. ExCeL occupies a prime site in London's Docklands, and has hosted over 1,500 events and received four million visitors since 2000.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 08 - 2008 at 07:50

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