Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company charts out future prospects
SEVEN's owners, the Private Investment Fund, expect the company's projects to contribute to the GDP by approximately SAR 8 billion (US$2.13bn) by 2030
Increased emphasis on sport for children
Youth sports development has come to the fore thanks to new initiatives from Dubai Sports City (DSC) and Dubai Golf.
MEAPPLE event to have dual focus
Attractions industry suppliers to exhibit alongside park and resort developers, reveals show director.
Triple-digit growth for Dnata
Dnata Holidays has reported robust summer sales with growth for April to the end of July hitting the 100% mark.
Campaign for attractions foundation
Worldwide dearth of top quality facility managers a challenge for region's growing industry.
Entertainment engine
The global growth of the entertainment industry will be driven by emerging markets such as the Middle East, report PricewaterhouseCoopers' advisory services senior manager Kate Simpson and senior consultant Amit Caspi following their latest study.
Desert secret
Dubai Heritage Vision GM Johan Viljoen explains why Jumana Secret of the Desert is a pioneer.
Educate by experience
The need for the region's burgeoning attractions industry to focus on education as well as entertainment has been highlighted following the launch of several exciting leisure venues.
The right mix
Mixed-use projects are being developed across the Middle East with great vigour. Some developers are emphasising the accommodation, some the business space and others the retail units, but many are using leisure facilities to promote their projects.
Dubai Outlet Mall opens ice rink
Dubai Outlet Mall, part of Dubailand, has today opened a 250m? ice skating rink completing its range of leisure facilities.
Emaar tackles skilled worker shortage
Emaar Education to offer specific courses for the leisure industry at new hospitality school.
Global Village focused on promoting brand name
Entertainment shows such as Disney Live Mickey Magic Show keep name alive this year.