BMW Group expands 3 series product offering with the all-new BMW 320i

Having sold 12.5 million cars since its launch in 1975, the BMW 3 Series continues to be BMW Group's worldwide best-selling model series consistently accounting for more than a quarter of the company's global sales. With the addition of the BMW 320i, BMW Group is expanding its 3 Series product offering and making the world's best-selling premium car even more accessible to a wider customer audience across the region.

Commenting on the BMW 320i's arrival, Dr. Joerg Breuer, Managing Director, BMW Group Middle East said: "The BMW 3 Series has been riding the wave of success ever since its launch 37 years ago - in fact, every third...

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority opens office in Saudi ArabiaMay 17, 2012

The office, on Jeddah's main King Abdul Aziz Road next to the Star Avenue Mall will have dedicated trade promotion, MICE and public relations staff and will double as a visitor centre providing walk-in customers with all the information they need on destination Abu Dhabi.

The move comes as Saudi Arabia and other GCC destinations produce more hotel guests for the emirate than ever before with authority officials believing there's more potential from the region.

In the first quarter of this year some 45,823 GCC nationals, excluding Emiratis, stayed in Abu Dhabi's hotels and hotel apartments - a 57% increase on Q1 2011. In all they notched up 101,587 guest nights - up 50% on the first quarter of 2011. Saudi Arabia produced the lion's share with some 22,107 Saudis staying in making...

Saatchi and Saatchi X appointed to advertise sustainable shopping in the UAE May 17, 2012

The Change Initiative is an idea that will help shoppers and consumers make responsible purchase decisions by bringing together sustainable solutions and services. On the board for The Change Initiative is environmental activist Robert F Kennedy Jr, who is the son of the late presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy and nephew of former president John F Kennedy.

The initiative has already formed significant partnerships with leading brands and multinational firms offering an array of solutions in five main categories constituting the company's 'Whole of Life' business model: Energy, Water, Waste, Food and Lifestyle.

Supporting the business model, Saatchi and Saatchi X will inform and inspire shoppers deliberating between conventional stores and an exclusively environmental market...

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Commercial architecture and design in the Middle East reaching a stage of maturity

This visual language is being shaped by the region'scultural diversity and a young, internationally educated and technologically inclined workforce. That was the broad consensus of industry leaders at the Design Executive Roundtable, held yesterday at The Office Exhibition 2012.

The session, represented by the heads ofleading architectural and design firms, was chaired by Cheryl Durst, Executive Vice President and CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). With the practice of design universally recognised as a cultural imperative, the panellists debated how workplace design is helping to elevate standards of architecture in the region.

According to the group, the days of building iconic buildings for the sake of being iconic are a thing of the past. "A younger,...

Experts at Dubai Knowledge Village Breakfast Club debate on future of vocational education in region

Barrett added, "Quality vocational education can provide an essential springboard for ambitious young people by offering practical skills and experience that employers value. Equipped with these skills, the youth can look forward to a promising career. However, it is imperative that vocational education remains flexible to help adults acquire new skills amidst the changing technology and economic landscape. Additionally, well-informed, impartial career advice and guidance is central to ensuring individuals make informed choices."

Barrett's comments came during a panel discussion titled 'Is there a Future for Vocational Education in the Region?'. The event was organized by Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV), a member of TECOM Investments' Education Cluster and the region's premier destination...

DTCM hosts 10 Dubai Experts

Dubai Experts from Australia, Germany, India, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the USA were flown in to be recognised and awarded by Mr. Khalid A bin Sulayem, Director General, DTCM.

Mr. bin Sulayem congratulated the recipients with an engraved crystal replica of the Burj Khalifa. He said: "Technology today has increased our ability to reach more visitors so it is befitting to also have a web based program to be able to educate and update the travel agents on what Dubai has to offer."

Dubai Experts is an easy to use, rewarding and self-paced program aimed at the Travel Trade.

The program comprises three courses made up of modules to build knowledge about Dubai and provide travel trade partners with information to help them sell Dubai as the definite destination...

MBC Group launches Eventique

The press conference took place at Eventiquefs one of a kind boutique villa located in Knowledge Village, Dubai, making it the first events management agency to have a specialized boutique that displays all the finest details in event management.

Explaining the concept of the new company, Heba Rumhein, Eventiquefs Director, said, gEventique is an exclusive bespoke events management agency that offers premium services customized to our clientsf every need. Bringing boundless passion and distinct style to each event, we flawlessly transform the dreams of our clients into lavish celebrations, regardless of scale.h

gWith years of experience and expertise, our team prides itself with living the luxury lifestyle firsthand, therefore connecting with our clients on every...

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