Meetings International | BIR, No. 19: Table of Contents
The Dubai Mindset
Atti Soenarso: While there is no single right or perfect framework for foresight, lacking a guide means abandoning control over the future.
Dubai Economic Agenda Is to Double the Size of the Economy Over the Next Decade
Attracting international meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions is central to growing Dubai’s economic development.
New Environment Authority Plans to Double Green Spaces
Will promote sustainable practices and aims to make Dubai a top-10 ranked city in leading sustainability indices by 2033.
Dubai’s Metaverse Strategy Aims to Make It One of the World’s Top Ten Metaverse Economies
Seeks to attract more than 1,000 new companies in the blockchain and metaverse fields.
RTA Earmarks AED278 Million for a State-of-the-Art Street Lighting Project
Employs the latest smart and sustainable lighting technologies for the climatic conditions.
The Dubai Association Centre Opened the Door to the Whole Region
Launched ten years ago to help raise the professionalisation of association life in the region.
The Majlis Dialogue
Where people come together to discuss shared interests, resolve problems, discuss daily affairs, and issues.
Al Shindagha Museum Hosts the International Council of Museums General Conference in 2025
Hopes to draw over a million visitors, with the theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.”
Not Just a Library, Not Just a Building
This is something you may have never experienced before, despite visits to many libraries in many cities and countries.
Dubai World Trade Centre: A Powerful Hub for Knowledge Exchange
Working to further cement Dubai’s status as a global business events hub and preferred destination for doing business.
New 1.6 Km-Long Al Khaleej Street Tunnel
Vital component of ambitious project to reduce travel times from 104 minutes to 16 minutes, serving a million residents.
Dewa’s Innovation Centre Leads the Way in Clean Energy
Aims to support innovation in clean and renewable energy, and is expected to shape sustainable energy’s international future.
Michelin Guide Dubai: 14 Restaurants to Keep an Eye On
After a downpour of Michelin Guide stars, Dubai is now recognised as one of the best food cities in the world.
UAE National Space Programme Is Evolving
Underlines the country’s role in the international space endeavour and its commitment to valuable scientific contribution.
Grand Hyatt Dubai Congress and Exhibition Hotel: The Largest Convention Centre in the Middle East
Even from a distance, it is a spectacular hotel and meeting complex.
The World’s Largest Indoor Vertical Farm Saves 250 Million Litres of Water Every Year
Produces over a million kilos of leafy greens annually, with 95 per cent less water than conventional farming.
RTA Experiences Eight per Cent Growth in Taxi Ridership
The annual trip count is the highest recorded over the past 15 years.
Dnata: Logistic Efficiency Is What Matters
It is all about optimisation, and the technology helps visualise what’s happening in your business as accurately as possible.
Nine Hotel Openings to Look Forward to 2024
Check out the coming attractions: one is a first-of-its-kind, one is breaking a world record, all are world-class.
Dubai Exploring Major Futuristic Solar-Powered Transport System
Signifies a pivotal stride in overhauling urban mobility, emphasising a dedication to sustainable transportation solutions.
Museum of the Future: An Incubator for Visionaries
The future belongs to those who imagine it, design it and implement it. It is not something you await, but create.
Expo 2020: From a Six-Month Event to a Six-Century Destination
Developing Expo City Dubai, the World Expo’s legacy city and an innovation-driven, people-centric city of the future.
Mastering the Art of Long-Time Perspective
Roger Kellerman on being stubborn on the long-term vision but flexible on the details.
