RTA Announces Implementation Of Federal Traffic Link

 His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), announced that Drivers & Vehicles Licensing System in Dubai Emirate has undergone a quality shift over the last two years reflected in the launch of a number of initiatives aimed at upgrading drivers training & licensing services, licensing of drivers, uplifting the safety level of novice drivers, implementation of the federal traffic link system and developing & diversifying the channels through which RTA delivers its services to customers.

  Service Delivery Channels   RTA Chairman of the Board and Executive Director explained the above saying: “Upgrading licensing services delivery channels project aims at launching new channels for delivering services to Licensing Agency’s customers, besides upgrading the traditional service delivery channels through the service centers and partners. Owing to this project, it is now possible for customers to process the services provided by the Licensing Agency through RTA website (www.rta.ae), Call Center (8009090) and Trusted Agents (Insurance companies and eyesight testing centers).   Traffic Link   RTA managed to complete the link with the Federal Traffic System and now it is possible for drivers and owners of vehicles registered in Dubai to renew their driving licenses and the registration of their vehicles in other Emirates. It is also now possible for drivers and owners of vehicles registered in other Emirates to renew their driving licenses and renew the registration of their vehicles in three centers; Al Barsha Center, Umm Ramool Center, and Deira Center. The project aims at simplifying the procedures for RTA customers in other Emirates, linking offences made in other Emirates with RTA e-licensing system such that they can be automatically renewed, and delivering the services of the Federal Traffic System to customers dealing with the licensing bodies in other Emirates at RTA-affiliated service delivery centers.   Online Selling of Numbers   RTA launched licensing number online selling service; which contributed to upgrading the relationship with customer categories and strategic partners as the online service provides equitable chances to various community segments in buying number plates as well as settling the sale proceeds. The service also saved customers time and effort, led to reduced expenses, higher revenues and lower risks, and improved the applicable method of selling number plates through controlling the volume of demand and supply without contradicting with customers satisfaction through stepping up the sales means and outlets. Provisional Licensing    RTA conducted a study of the reality of traffic safety and the extent of drivers compliance with road safety systems and legislations; which concluded to that the overwhelming majority of fatal traffic accidents are caused by novice drivers who lack the experience of the optimal driving method. Pursuant to these results, RTA made a suggestion to the Ministry of Interior to explore the possibility of developing a series of procedures with a view to boosting road safety such as developing additional controls and stipulations applicable to novice drivers at the federal level.  There is also a recommendation to subject these drivers, after obtaining the provisional driving license, to a mandatory training provided the training program has to include lectures dedicated to traffic safety, driving skills, how to deal with road risks and vehicle driving simulators.   Opening Traffic Files   RTA submitted to the Ministry of Interior a suggestion to explore the possibility of opening a traffic file to start training of driving light vehicles for those who have completed 17.5 years; provided they will not be issued with driving licenses unless they have passed the test and completed 18 years of age. The suggestion satisfies the needs of many youth who have completed the General School Secondary Certificate but still under 18 years and interested in starting the training & qualifying before the start of the academic year of universities and engaged in college studies; which is particularly relevant as training and education on vehicle driving is a lengthy process which might undermine the academic assimilation of the student. The best global practices in this regard offer license applicants an opportunity to have a driving training exposure before completing 18 years.   Medical Fitness Test   RTA is reviewing the Dubai Health Authority the mechanism of applying the Medical Fitness Test to professional drivers such as drivers of taxis and buses. The procedure aims at reducing the rate of driver health-related accidents which often result in immoderate losses and in some cases lead to fatalities. The suggestion conforms to the provisions of Article No (15) of the Driving & Traffic Law; which stipulates the submission of a proof of the medical fitness by those applying for driving licenses. It also obliges senior (elderly) drivers to submit medical certificates proving their driving abilities, and obliges professional drivers (taxis and buses) to submit medical certificates manifesting their medical fitness for driving once every five years.   Training Methodologies and Manuals   RTA has developed comprehensive drivers training manuals for drivers, instructors and examiners. A comprehensive training program has also been developed for light vehicles and motorcycles for examiners and instructors under the supervision of a specialized company. Instructors are issued with certificates for practicing their profession based on the instructors performance in the test. All standards adopted by service providers are being identified and benchmarked against the specialized international systems applicable in this regard. All technical terminologies in use were standardized and generalized and the technical testing standards applied by all partners were also standardized.   In coordination with the Ministry of Interior, RTA is upgrading safe specifications of recovery and towing vehicles as they have considerable impact on curbing traffic accidents resulting from the dropping of vehicles loaded on recovery and towing vehicles. RTA studied this issue and developed the required specifications in line with the best international specifications where the findings and specifications were shared with the Ministry, said Al Tayer in a final comment.  

Emirates Announces Sponsorship Of UAE Rugby Association

Reinforcing its commitment to rugby Emirates- the Worldwide Partner of the 2011 Rugby World Cup – has today signed a sponsorship agreement with the UAE Rugby Association (UAERA), becoming the Official Airline of the association and its National teams.

The agreement will span five years and will see the Emirates logo proudly displayed on players’ shirts across the league, making its international debut on 23rd April when the UAE’s National team take on Sri Lanka in the 2011 Asian 5 Nations tournament.

Emirates has been the driving force behind some of the UAE’s most popular rugby events, most notably the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens that has been a resounding success since inception in 1987.

“Emirates has a strong affiliation with rugby both in the UAE and around the globe and our sponsorship of UAERA is an excellent way of reinforcing our passion for the sport,” said Ahmed Khoory, Emirates Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Iran. “The popularity of rugby in the UAE continues to grow each year and it is our intention that this sponsorship further stimulate the development of rugby in the emirates.”

Already popular with the UAE western expatriate community, rugby is also gaining a strong and loyal following from the local population, with a number of UAE National players currently part of the UAERA league.

“The UAERA is very proud to have secured Emirates as the Official Airline of the UAERA. Emirates are an undisputed leader in the sports-sponsorship arena, and this agreement offers a strong statement of belief and support in our focus and the future direction of rugby in the UAE,” said UAERA Chairman Mohammad Abdulrahman Falaknaz. “We look forward to working closely with Emirates in our collective goal to grow the game beyond its current level well into the future.”

Emirates’ commitment to rugby will come to the fore this September as Worldwide Partner of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, to be held in New Zealand.

The airline has rugby sponsorships around the globe including partnerships with the IRB (International Rugby Board), USA Rugby and the Rugby World Cup Sevens. Emirates is also the Official Sponsor of the UK’s Rugby Football League, Super League and the England Rugby League Team.
 

Lloyds TSB Middle East Announces Fourth Undergraduate Programme For UAE Nationals

Lloyds TSB Middle East, part of one of the world’s largest banking groups, today announced the launch of the fourth annual Undergraduate Development Programme for UAE nationals. Along with the Bank’s existing Management Trainee Programme and Headstart Programme for UAE National graduates, it aims to develop the next generation of Emirati banking professionals.

The Undergraduate Programme, which kicked-off today with 65 new recruits, is specifically designed for UAE National students who attend a full time course in any university or college around Dubai. The one year Development Programme will run one day a week, on Saturdays, in the Al Manzil Hotel and offers a salaried position with an annual contract with Lloyds TSB Middle East. The scheme offers a tailor-made insight into all parts of the banking industry whilst the students continue to study full time.

Richard Musty, Managing Director of Lloyds TSB Group Middle East said,

“I am proud to launch our 4th UDP Programme and am delighted with the success we have achieved since its inauguration three years ago. Emiratisation is a key focus for us and we are committed to delivering comprehensive schemes which provide UAE Nationals with practical skills and a good fountain of knowledge of the banking industry. Now, more than ever, it is important for the financial industry to work hard to develop a deeper talent pool of Emiratis and we believe that our UDP program is a step in the right direction for any Emirati interested in pursuing a career in financial services.”

Topics covered in the programme encompass all business areas in the bank such as Finance, Marketing, Emiratisation, HR and Personal Banking. In addition, students will be trained in soft skills such as management and leadership capabilities, customer service training and presentation skills. Each Saturday the students will learn through exercises, activities and interactive presentations. The Introduction to Banking days will be delivered by Lloyds TSB’s business units giving the Undergraduate Trainees an understanding of how the business works and what the teams within the bank do.

Abdul Rahman Saqr, Executive Advisor-UAE Business & Strategic Affairs for Lloyds TSB Middle East said,

“Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, we believe this programme is a great opportunity for UAE National graduate students to get an in-depth experience into Lloyds TSB’s world class banking knowledge initiatives and to learn from our global best practices.
 

SanDisk Announces 19-Nanometer Manufacturing Technology-Worlds Smallest, Most Advanced Process Node

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, announced a 64-gigabit (Gb), 2-bits-per-cell (X2) based monolithic chip made on 19-nanometer (nm) technology, the most advanced memory process technology node in the world. This latest technology enables SanDisk to produce embedded and removable storage devices with the high capacities and small form factors used in mobile phones, tablet computers and other devices.

SanDisk will sample its 19nm 64Gb X2 device this quarter and expects to begin high-volume production in the second half of 2011. At that time, SanDisk will also add 3-bits-per-cell (X3) products fabricated with the 19nm process technology to its product lineup.

“We are excited to introduce the world’s smallest and lowest-cost NAND flash chips based on industry-leading 19nm process technology in our ongoing collaboration with our manufacturing partner Toshiba,” said Yoram Cedar, executive vice president and chief technology officer, SanDisk. “Products based on this technology are designed to enable new applications, form factors and consumer experience that will continue to drive the flash industry to new heights.”

The 19nm memory die uses the most sophisticated flash memory technology node to date, including advanced process innovations and cell-design solutions. SanDisk’s All-Bit-Line (ABL) architecture with proprietary programming algorithms and multi-level data storage management schemes help yield multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory chips that do not sacrifice performance or reliability.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Announces Expansion Of Its Middle East Cruise Season In 2011/12

Royal Caribbean International announces the extension of its third consecutive season in the Middle East with 18 round-trip 7-night sailings and two 12-night sailings from Dubai to India starting in November 2011 through to April 2012.

The move is part of the deployment of a historic number of cruises by the global cruise brand which has 22 ships currently in service, offering unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Middle East, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

A recent survey of the Cruise Line International Association saw agents report that cruising has earned the #1 ranking in consumer interest compared to other types of travel. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. – with its three global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises – has yet again increased its fleet size to accommodate its demand that is growing at unprecedented rates.

For its 2011/12 season Royal Caribbean International’s Brilliance of the Seas is offering seven-night cruises in the region, which will start in Dubai, sail to Fujairah and dock in Muscat. She then continues via Abu Dhabi back to Dubai. Due to the high demand, Royal Caribbean International has also extended its Middle East season for two months starting in November 2011. The interest in the two itineraries to India, which were introduced in 2010, was enormously high and therefore will be implemented again in the 2011/12 season. The two 12-night India itineraries will start in Dubai, sail to Mumbai, Goa, New Mangalore – which is a new port this season – and call into Cochin. After two days at sea the ship will arrive in Muscat and then sail back to Dubai.

Helen Beck, Regional Director, International Representatives, EMEA, for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises says that Brilliance of the Seas has just concluded a successful second season sailing around the Gulf.

“We’ve received great feedback from our guests on the new 12-night itineraries sailing to India that we introduced this year. We are happy to bring Brilliance of the Seas back to Dubai in November starting her longer third season in the region.”

When hotel rates in Dubai came under pressure with decreasing numbers of inbound tourists, the increasing number of cruise travellers helped the industry bounce back. In 2005, there were only 13 ships serving travellers; but this figure almost doubled the following year, further increasing to 55 ships by 2007, and 87 ships by 2009, whilst in 2010 there were 103 ships that carried 390,255 passengers and the Department of Tourism is expecting to receive 135 ships in the year to 2012. That number is likely to increase to approximately 180 by 2015 as the number of cruise travellers continue to increase in the region.

“The interest and awareness of cruise travel both within the region and throughout the rest of the world is increasing exponentially among travellers from within the Middle East itself. There is a huge potential for cruising in the region, and we are already predicting yet another record breaking year as we gear up for next year’s season,” Helen Beck concludes.

Outside of the Middle East region, Royal Caribbean International unveiled its 2012 Europe cruise and cruisetour season, upping the ante from its 2011 lineup of 11 ships to 12 for 2012, which will again include two Freedom-class ships, the largest and most groundbreaking in the line’s fleet to sail European waters. Amsterdam will debut as a homeport, for a total of 12, with ships calling into 101 ports in 34 countries on itineraries ranging from three to 16 nights.

In addition to the 12 homeports from which guests can choose, Royal Caribbean is also offering eight “interports” – where guests can board itineraries en route – creating 20 options for embarkation and disembarkation, including Toulon, Marseille and Le Havre in France; Genoa, Messina (Sicily) and Bari in Italy; Valencia, Spain; and Kusadasi (Ephesus) in Turkey. Maiden calls will also be made at Arhus, Denmark; Klaksvik, Faroe Islands; and Leknes (Lofoten) in Norway.

Celebrity Cruises is also strengthening its summer/autumn season for 2012, when it will offer vacationers more opportunities to enjoy premium European cruises than ever before, with five ships visiting 70 ports in 22 countries, sailing from six departure ports, and featuring 19 distinct Mediterranean itineraries. Celebrity’s fleet currently consists of nine ships, with two additional Solstice Class ships scheduled to join the fleet.

The season will include a variety of premium cruise vacation opportunities to enjoy Alaska, Bermuda, Canada and New England, and a series of immersive cruise-tours in Europe and Alaska.

Some extended overnight stays and eight new ports will add even more depth to Celebrity’s already broad European offerings, including Klaksvik, Faroe Islands; Akureyri, Iceland; Bari, Catania and Ravenna, Italy; Skijolden, Norway; Koper, Slovenia and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. Travellers can enjoy these and the 62 other ports Celebrity will visit in Europe in 2012 in ultra-premium style, as the company is deploying four of its award-winning Solstice Class ships to sail full European seasons in 2012.

Guests who wish to deepen their European experience can take advantage of Celebrity’s cruise-tour offerings, which combine a cruise with a three- to five-night pre-cruise escorted land package in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The packages, exclusive to Celebrity Cruises, immerse guests in culture-rich destinations such as Amsterdam, Venice, Paris, the Italian Lakes, Florence, Madrid, London, and Cappadiocia in Turkey.
 

ART Marine Announces Record Sales Of AED 240 Million At The Dubai International Boat Show

ART Marine LLC, an Abraaj Capital portfolio company and the Middle East’s largest importer and distributor of luxury motoryachts, has announced AED 240 million worth of sales at the Dubai International Boat Show, a record by a single exhibitor at this year’s event.

Contracted sales include a 54 metre Benetti, the largest superyacht sold at the show, and a 28 metre Azimut 95, plus six other boats and various other leisure marine products. The Dubai International Boat Show is the largest international boat show in the Middle East, and one of the top five in the world.

Constantinos Constantinou, ART Marine President and CEO said: "These are strong results. The quality products represented by ART Marine, along with our reputation for providing the ultimate in customer service, have once again shown our unrivalled commitment to our clients. Azimut and Benetti are widely recognised as leading names in luxury in the yachting world, and our customers appreciate the level of innovation and sophistication they represent. Product launches from our other world-class brands of Grady White, Riviera and Four Winns, were received with equal enthusiasm. Last but not least, our Marine Products Division and our Marina Division celebrated their first participation at the show and attracting the keen interest of many show visitors.”

Trixee Loh, SVP, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of the event, said the record-breaking sales are an excellent reflection of the highly positive attitude of both the buyers and exhibitors in the leisure marine industry. “We have seen a renewed energy and vigour among all participants at the show and the volume of business is indicative of the market’s strength and depth in the Middle East. The world’s leading leisure marine companies and brands from across five continents come to the Dubai International Boat Show, safe in the knowledge that the event is the ultimate sales channel where they will meet the serious, discerning buyers they are targeting. The venue is stunning, the boats are spectacular and the business opportunities are unrivalled.”

ART Marine, the largest exhibitor at the Dubai International Boat show, and the region’s exclusive dealer for Benetti, Azimut, Atlantis and Riviera yachts, unveiled nine regional launches at the event from Azimut, Atlantis, Four Winns, Grady White. The Dubai Boat Show also marked the official launch of the company’s Marine Products Division.

 

Nissan Announces The Winners Of Online Tiida Competition

As part of its current media activities around the popular Nissan Tiida hatchback and sedan, Nissan Middle East announced the names of its digital ‘Tiida Characters’ competition which ran from October until December 2010. Approximately 3,000 hopeful entrants logged into the special Nissan Tiida website www.Tiida-me.com to answer questions in the on-line competition which followed a raffle draw this month with six lucky winners from the GCC region.

The Nissan Tiida was initially launched in the Japanese market in September 2004, followed by a rollout to the other markets including the Middle East and China in 2005 with subsequent launches in North America and Europe in 2006 and 2007 respectively. The Tiida has achieved strong customer advocacy due to its spacious and modern interior, impressive driving performance and good fuel efficiency.

The Tiida has won numerous awards in 2008 by receiving ‘Car of the Year’ in Thailand and Mexico, ‘Automotive Best Buy’ in the USA and top ranked as an environmentally friendly car by the Ministry of Environment in Taiwan.

Other awards for the Nissan Tiida include the China “Car of the Year 2006” by SINA Corporation, a leading Asian online media company and information service provider based in China and “Inter-American Car of the Year 2007” by FIPA, Inter-American Federation of Auto Journalists, which consists of journalists from 19 countries.

The Nissan Tiida has also received several safety recognitions, which include the highest six star rating for its crash-impact safety by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism of Japan in 2004, highest ratings for front, side and rear impact by the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2008, and the Safest Car Award by Premiado Auto Mas Seguro Magazine in Argentina in 2007.
 

Dubai Media City Announces Exclusive Scholarship For Budding UAE National Musician

Dubai Media City (DMC), a member of TECOM Investments’ Media Cluster, today announced it will offer a special scholarship this year to a budding UAE national musician as part of its endeavour to nurture talented young artistes.

The region’s largest media hub’s announcement coincides with its support to the 7th Emirates International Peace Music Festival, an annual cultural and charitable event that will be held from 30 March – 3 April at various locations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah and Sharjah.

Organised by the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO), the festival will gather more than 40 nationalities under the banner of ‘Peace’ to inspire the co-existence of all nationalities through musical harmony.

DMC has been supporting EYSO since 2004 to help develop indigenous talent through organising the music festival that targets young and deserving musicians. EYSO has also established its first accredited music conservatory to attract UAE nationals and protect the orchestra from the migration of expatriate members. In addition, the young members also gain an opportunity to interact with internationally-recognized peers.

Addressing the pre-event press conference, Mohammad Abdullah, Managing Director of TECOM Investments’ Media Cluster, said: “Today’s youth are constantly looking at new avenues for professional learning in creative fields to chart their career. As a media cluster, we have always supported and encouraged talented youngsters through special programmes. Events such as the music festival offer us a platform to launch key initiatives and engage the community with outreach programmes.”

The Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra has organized six annual festivals so far to showcase indigenous talent in the country and encourage the participation of emerging musicians. The initiative aims to help the youth develop the necessary aptitude and contribute to building a national symphony orchestra.

Riad Kudsi, Director of the Festival, said: “Young musicians living in the UAE must engage in music education and aim to enrich the country’s talent. In doing that, they will automatically gain a wider forum for showcasing their special skills. Creating a UAE-based orchestra is a step towards nurturing a rich base of talent within the country and facilitating a platform for an international audience.”

According to Khawlah Al Raihy, a previous recipient of the DMC scholarship, said: “The festival has proved a perfect avenue for young musicians in the country. Key support from EYSO and DMC has guided me to be more decisive about my music career and take classes from the Syrian conductor Riad Kudsi of EYSO. Similar events will certainly help more young musicians to set long-term goals and learn from experts across the globe.”

Established in 1993, the EYSO is a non-profit organisation created to cultivate and highlight the talent of young musicians and teach the universal language of classical music to children and teenagers.

The seventh Emirates International Peace Music Festival will include the Prague Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, the best youth orchestra in the Czech Republic. In addition to world-renowned young music prodigies such as Elli Choi (9-year old violinist) and Sarina Zhang (14-year old pianist and cellist), the award-winning Syrian solo singer Miral Faisal will render the Zahrat al Madaen (Fairooz).

EYSO music festivals and concerts are dedicated to charity programmes and entry is free of cost. The proceeds from donations are therefore allocated to charitable causes. The 7th Emirates International Peace Music festival (For Young Virtuosos) is dedicated to Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims.

For details of time and venues, please visit EYSO website at www.musicnus.com.

TECOM Investments’ Media Cluster – Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and International Media Production Zone – has evolved dramatically through offering business friendly regulatory frameworks and a state-of-the-art infrastructure. Its support of industry events comes as part of its long term objective to build a knowledge base for the benefit of stakeholders in the media sector.
 

Tamweel Announces 2010 Net Profit Of AED 26 Million

Tamweel PJSC, the UAE-based Islamic home finance provider, announced today its positive financial results for the 12 months ending December 31, 2010, demonstrating the company’s resilience during a period of increasing stability in the country’s real estate sector.

Tamweel reported a net profit AED 26 million for 2010, a turnaround from its financial performance in the previous year, when the company reported a net loss of AED 54.4 million.

In line with this positive financial performance, and as market conditions improve and Tamweel continues to introduce innovative products and services, following a significant increase in the equity ownership of the company by Dubai Islamic Bank, Tamweel is now clearly well positioned to support the country’s real estate sector.

In November 2010, Tamweel announced that it would offer up to 80 per cent financing of the current value of ready residential properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Demonstrating its commitment to meeting the needs of end users, the company will extend finance to salaried and self-employed residents who meet the required eligibility criteria. More recently, the company announced the launch of a promotional finance offer starting at just 4.99 per cent per annum.

“We are extremely pleased to share our positive financial results for 2010, which follow Tamweel’s recent, successful return to the market,” said Abdulla Al Hamli, Chairman of Tamweel. “2010 was clearly a milestone year for Tamweel. Following a period of international and regional financial uncertainty, the global economic outlook has improved substantially, and we are witnessing signs of sustained recovery in the UAE, including in the property market.”

“Our strong financial performance over the past 12 months reflects our renewed focus on prudence and conservatism, allowing us to book a high-quality portfolio of select customers and properties,” said Varun Sood, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Tamweel. “At the same time, however, we have set ourselves a challenging plan for this year and we remain committed to continue to launch our unique products and services that encourage increased activity among end users, contributing to stability and growth in the UAE real estate sector as a whole.”
 

WTM Vision Conference  Dubai Announces Industry-Leading Environmental Speakers For Inaugural Conference

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is delighted to announce this year’s line-up of high-calibre speakers for the inaugural WTM Vision Conference – Dubai on May 3.

The event, hosted at WTM’s sister event Arabian Travel Market, includes two thought-provoking sessions, including a panel debate entitled Is Green the new cutting edge?.

Acclaimed key speakers from the Middle East taking part, include;
• Shaikha Ebrahim Al Mutawa, Director Business Development and Chairperson of Dubai Green Tourism Award, Government of Dubai DTCM, and
• Wael Al Lawati, CEO of Omran, the Government of Oman’s tourism development and investment

Shaikha has more than 8 years’ experience, involved in developing a variety of tourism projects as well as leading a number of the DTCM Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Wael is the master-planner and developer for a range of tourism-related projects, including the site for the Second Asian Beach Games Muscat 2010, the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, and hotel and resort developments throughout Oman.

Furthermore, respected Harold Goodwin, Professor of Responsible Tourism Management and Director of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism at Leeds University, will use his considerable knowledge and expertise to moderate the panel session.

The first session of WTM Vision Conference – Dubai sees Euromonitor International’s Travel and Tourism Industry Analyst Nadeja Popova reveals the research company’s latest report The Travel Industry Global Overview.
The report will be given FREE to all delegates.

World Travel Market Chairman Fiona Jeffery said: “I am delighted to be able to announce these key speakers who will make up the discussion panel at WTM Vision Conference in Dubai.

“The Middle East is really starting to recognise the importance of sustainable tourism and this session will discuss the commercial benefits it could bring to the region.”

“WTM Vision Conferences in London have been a real success and I’m confident the Dubai event will become as much a fixture on the travel and tourism industry’s calendar as the London conference.”

WTM Vision Conference – Dubai, organised in association with TTN Middle East, takes part at ATM on May 3 between 2pm – 4pm.

WTM Vision launched in London in 2009 offering high calibre speakers, content and research to give analysis, statistical assessment and interpretations to the industry’s senior leaders. This year the WTM Vision brand has been expanded to Milan on April 14 as well as Dubai.

WTM Vision Conference – London takes place on May 25.

For further information on attending this conference please visit http://www.wtmlondon.com/vision