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Interviews & Viewpoints | Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, Governor, Yogyakarta Special Region: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2013
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Representative of the President of UAE, and Chairman, Culture and Media Centre from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
With rapid modernisation taking place, what is being done to safeguard the UAE’s culture?
Articles & Analysis | Race to the finish: Yas Island offers a number of entertainment options from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
Located a 30-minute drive from downtown Abu Dhabi City, Yas Island hosts several of the emirate’s major touristic attractions, including the Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World and the Yas Waterworld water park. These options offer a variety of activities and experiences designed to entertain everyone from international business travellers to...
Articles & Analysis | More than meets the eye: Sector development efforts focus on promoting local cultural heritage from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
While beaches and golf courses may attract some of Abu Dhabi’s leisure tourists, the emirate’s cultural offerings are also draw domestic and international visitors. Major cultural attractions include the historical city of Al Ain, which was granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2011 and is home to the oldest museum in the UAE. In Abu Dhabi...
Articles & Analysis | Facts for visitors: Useful information for newcomers from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
DRESS: Many Emiratis prefer to wear traditional garb. For those living in Abu Dhabi, the dress code is relatively relaxed when compared to neighbouring states. Western-style attire is acceptable, but women should be careful to adhere to a conservative dress code. Business suits are the standard...
Articles & Analysis | Highlighted host: Well-placed emphasis on the MICE segment could yield great returns from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA) is aiming to more than double the economic impact of the meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) segment of the tourism market by 2020. While the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is key to this, a growing number of hotels and other enterprises are also focused on...