Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) was awarded “Best Tourist Board” at the Travel Weekly Globe Awards in London earlier this month. The Awards are voted for by UK travel agents and industry experts, and with previous winners including the likes of BrandUSA and VisitEngland, the win is testament to the continued hard work …

Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS NCR Corporation, announced a new senior sales executive appointment to drive its financial services business growth in the Saudi and Gulf area. Wael Elaawar, current managing director for Saudi and North Gulf, will take up additional responsibilities as managing director for financial services sales in the Gulf, reporting to George Flouros, vice president, MEA sales for …

Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. and Five Star Development Resort Communities, LLC have signed an agreement for the development of a new resort and residences in Paradise Valley near Scottsdale, Arizona. “Paradise Valley in Arizona will be a great new destination for our brand in the Americas,” said Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer for …