The greater Middle East Region and North African region, commonly referred to as the MENA region has experienced an unprecedented surge in the savoury and sweets industry with demands for snacks of this type and chocolate amounting to high amounts. Based on this turn in the industry, the Sweets and Snacks Middle East Exhibition organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre and Koelnmesse GmbH, held in conjunction with the Sea food Exhibition (SEAFEX) and Specialty Food Festival has seen a phenomenal interest directed towards it. Each year the exhibition has had to increase its exhibition space and number of stalls due to the rising demand both by exhibitors and visitors. Featuring every imaginable aspect that goes towards the making of Sweets and Snacks, including raw …

The Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens is a thrilling event that draws in a record breaking number of fans from around the world who gather together in Dubai for over three days to be a part of the exciting super charged experience. This event marks the second leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series. For 38 years the Emirates Rugby Sevens was held at the Al Awir Ground. However in 2008 a purpose built stadium which can move from a 5000 capacity to 50’000, appropriately named ‘The Sevens’ was built on the Al Ain Road, somewhat away from the city. This move, far from dampening the crowd or event, further established the event and provided even more room for the fans to congregate. The entire stadium …

Diabetic is a disease that has claimed the quality of life of so many people around the globe. It is a condition where the regulation of blood sugar is impaired resulting in a malfunctioning of so many related organs. One common side effect of Diabetics is the loss of limbs. Every year hundreds of people have their limbs amputated due to Diabetics going rampant and since this disease has become more common than ever there is no salvaging such a condition; the only solution is awareness. Awareness can help prevent diabetics altogether and in the event you get the disease it helps control the condition preventing it from conquering one’s lifestyle altogether. Four years ago Dubai set up the International Diabetic Foot Conference whose sole …

Located along Sri Lanka’s South Coast, Hambantota is being developed into a major city in the country. Apart from being home to an international airport and shipping port, the city is also where one will find the grand Hambantota International Convention Centre. Those planning to host large scale conferences at this state of the art venue can enlist the services of Nkar MICE, one of the leading event planners in Sri Lanka. Providing full service event management Sri Lanka has to offer, this well known company offers logistical management as well. The main hall of the Hambantota International Convention Centre has a 1,500 person seating capacity making it an ideal choice for conferences. There are also 3 halls that each have a seating capacity for 250 people along …

If you ever wanted to be amazed by the world’s most daring and exceptional aerobatic pilots while being in Abu Dhabi, then visit the exciting Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2013 which will be part of the National Day festivities of the UAE from 30th November to 02nd December 2013. Complement your stay by choosing from the many Abu Dhabi hotels on offer. Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi which is a famed Abu Dhabi city hotel would be ideal. Not only will you be witnessing a selection of airplanes, helicopters, wingwalkers and gliders in action but the kids can also be entertained at the Kids Zones which will feature bouncing castles, trampolines and a whole lot more. How about meeting a pilot? Well that’s all taken care of at this year’s …

Showcasing local creativity and giving it the international exposure and regional appreciation it deserves is the prestigious Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2013. Make this event part of your cultural “to do” list when you make your stay at one of the quality Abu Dhabi hotels in the region such as the Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi as its central location affords easy access to the art fair, making it an ideal Abu Dhabi city hotel to host your cultural excursions in the city. Venture down to the Saadiyat cultural district during 20-23 November and be treated to the creative offerings of the emirate, showcased in splendour at the 2013 Abu Dhabi Art Fair. You’ll be treated to a stunning array of ingenious art installations as well an impressive host of …