United Airlines' inaugural flight between Washington Dulles and Dubai begins Sunday
CHICAGO, IL – United Airlines launches the first-ever nonstop service
on Sunday, October 26 between Washington, D.C., and Dubai. With the
inaugural flight, United becomes the only carrier to offer daily
nonstop service between these important centers of government and
commerce.
Introducing Brunei to foreign investors
The Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) Brunei yesterday held "Business Investment Seminar and
Business Networking" at Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Nanning, China to
promote business and investment opportunities in tourism, agribusiness, halal industry, and information and
communication technology (ICT) among foreign investors.
Brunei ideal for halal tourism
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ISLAMIC
tourism or halal tourism was a concept that was discussed during the
recently concluded International Halal Conference held here. How
feasible is the concept for Brunei? Hajj Abdulhamid Evans, managing
director and senior analyst at Imarat Consultants, a consulting firm
specialising in the halal market, told The Brunei Times that there is
no reason why Brunei cannot apply it to boost tourism since it already
has the values and ingredients in place.
Summer outbound travel from UAE surges 20 per cent
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Those interested in capturing the tourists looking for Halal destinations should read this article to keep abreast of where the UAE residents are heading to take their holidays this summer. It is a market that cannot be ignored and when they come they bring the whole family and stay a while. If I was living in the UAE I sure would be heading for greener landscapes and fresh air during the summer months!
Sultanate Can Be Promoted As Hub For Islamic Tourism
Islamic tourism can provide an avenue for Brunei to
develop its tourism industry, in the long term goal of diversifying
its economy. A presentation on "Islamic Tourism and Halal
Hospitality" was delivered yesterday by David Smith, the chief
executive of Global Futures and Foresight UK, during the second day
of the International Halal Market Conference which took place at the
main conference hall of the International Convention Centre in
Brunei.