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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi ‘still has areas for growth’ amid efforts to become a global event destination, says Ethara CEO
Over the years, Abu Dhabi has aimed to established itself as a global hub drawing an array of artists, performers and events
Coca-Cola Arena
Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena partners with ride-hailing service Yango
Yango app users will receive a 20% discount on booking their first ride for pick-up or drop-off services
Ascend Agency
Raising the Bar: Ryan Godinho Revamps Dubai’s Harborside Dining with Tyler’s Tavern
Tyler’s Tavern: Dubai’s new hotspot blending specialty coffee and pub charm
Dubai World Trade Centre
DXB Live report 10 percent increase in visitor numbers over H1 2019
With an increasing number of international, regional and local visitors, the success of these events has spread across all sectors and led to a rise in tourism as a whole
acquisitions
Anghami acquires events company Spotlight as it eyes live entertainment industry
The acquisition will turn Spotlight Events, which hosts live concerts across the Middle East, as the Nasdaq-listed company’s live events arms
Dubai
In pictures: Here’s how Dubai celebrated Eid al-Fitr
The emirate lit up with fireworks, decoration, light installations, live entertainment, delicious dishes and more during Eid al-Fitr
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi to host Peppa Pig live show in May 2022, marking a regional first for the entertainment sector
Proactiv Entertainment will host the live show in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Yas Island
Dubai economy
The show must go on – why the need for event insurance is more pertinent than ever
No matter how small or large an event, every organiser faces several potential risks
Entertainment events
It’s time to rebuild and reimagine the MENA entertainment and event industry
The easy thing would be to ignore the lessons painfully learned from the past year-and-a-half and go back to business as normal. But instead we should rebuild and reimagine
Coya
Coya to launch in Saudi Arabia as part of global expansion plans
Peruvian restaurant’s Dubai and Abu Dhabi venues had a ‘very strong year’ despite coronavirus-restrictions, said its COO
7 Management
Dubai-based 7 Management set on expansion amidst post-pandemic hospitality industry recovery
Beirut-born company is launching six brands in Dubai and venturing into Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt by year end
coronavirus guidelines
Events industry must ‘follow the rules’ or jeopardise gains for everyone
New Dubai event regulations are a small step towards normality, but logistical hurdles must be overcome to host events safely, says founder of Dan Bolton Creative Management Agency
Al Hosn App
Covid-19 vaccine records needed to enter Dubai bars, clubs and live venues
New rules are a good way to test-run how vaccination certificates can be used to allow entry to a venue, but logistics remain a challenge for owners and event organisers
coronavirus restrictions
Live events in Dubai expected to prove boom to tourism, F&B, encourage vaccination
Dubai has further relaxed Covid-19 restrictions, saying events and live entertainment would be allowed on a one-month trial period – which can be extended – given that performers and attendees are vaccinated
Brit band Steps
Conquering the business of pop music one step at a time
Dubai-based international popstar Lisa Scott-Lee tells Arabian Business how understanding the business side of the industry allowed her and her Steps band members to thrive
Brit band Steps
Dubai-based pop star Lisa Scott-Lee excited to take Steps back into live performances
As she enjoys the ‘best of both worlds’, the Principal of Dubai Performing Arts Academy (DPA) is also looking forward to the upcoming show for students at Dubai Opera as the entertainment industry continues its recovery from coronavirus pandemic