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ATM 2025 sets new benchmark with over 55,000 attendees, marking 16% YoY growth

DUBAI/WAM Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading global event for the travel and tourism sector, has welcomed more than 55,000 industry professionals from 166 countries, representing a 16% increase on last year’s edition. The event has showcased over 2,800 exhibiting companies, with 19% from the Middle East and 81% from the rest of the world. Organised by RX Global, ATM ...

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During phone call with UAE President, Russia’s President Putin praises UAE’s role in prisoner exchanges with Ukraine

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Thursday with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries. His Highness also congratulated President Putin on the 80th anniversary of ...

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Mohammed bin Rashid visits Arabian Travel Market 2025

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, toured the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, which concludes on Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Speaking on the occasion, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that the UAE is committed to playing a constructive global role ...

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Spain welcomes over 200,000 visitors from UAE in 2024

DUBAI / WAM Carlos Ruiz González, Director of the Spanish Tourist Office for the GCC, announced that Spain welcomed over 200,000 visitors from the UAE in 2024, including both Emirati nationals and residents. He noted that this figure reflects an increase of approximately 17% compared to 2023, signalling a continued gradual recovery in tourist movement between the two countries following ...

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Abu Dhabi tourism records strong start to Q1 2025

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has reported sustained growth in the emirate’s culture and tourism sectors during the first quarter of 2025, with Abu Dhabi firmly on track to meet ambitious visitor targets for the year ahead. The announcement comes ahead of DCT Abu Dhabi’s participation in Arabian ...

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Airport Show 2025 to spotlight latest ground support equipment technologies

DUBAI / WAM The Airport Show, in its 24th edition, will be held from 6th to 8th May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing the latest ground handling technologies under one roof to serve global airports aiming to enhance their services, profitability, and adherence to globally recognised standards for reducing their carbon footprint. The event is held under the ...

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Sharjah Ruler witnesses MoU signing between University of Kalba, Victoria School

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Kalba, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Kalba and Victoria International School in Sharjah on Thursday morning at the university’s headquarters. The MoU was signed by Dr. Najwa ...

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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise earns $85.8 million during Q1

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported a net profit of US$85.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, marking a 26.5% increase compared to US$ 67.8 million during the same period in 2024. According to the company’s press release issued on Wednesday, profit before tax rose by 45% to reach US$101.2 million, up from US$69.7 million in Q1 ...

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Dubai South records 15% growth in business aviation movements in Q1

DUBAI / WAM Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, recorded 5,275 movements achieved in Q1 2025, marking a 15 percent increase over the same period in 2024. This milestone underscores the rapid evolution of the business aviation ecosystem and further cements Al Maktoum International Airport’s position ...

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