Middle East Exclusive 2013 is by far one of the most unique events that will be hosted in the region this year. The exhibition calls in representatives from international and regional travel industries and they showcase most of the world’s leading and premier brands to a large number of enthusiastic international buyers and distributors. Airports, duty free operators, shops, hotels, airlines and shipping companies come in to view and purchase the amazing array of products that are available. The Middle East has always been an excellent business platform because of the number of duty free goods and luxury items that are brought in from across the world. Dubai is a centre for shopping and distributing luxury brands and this exhibition is the ideal location for …

The official festivities to celebrate this special day are centred on Bangkok’s Ratchadamnoen road. However it is celebrated throughout the Kingdom, as Thai people take to the streets cheering and performing various dances. It is an enchanting experience to be among the locals as they celebrate their King’s birthday. People are allowed to view the grand palace for free on this special day, resulting in a sea of people at this beautiful place. King Bhumibol’s health has improved over the past several months and he has made appearances at public events more often. Although he is 85 years and has been in the throne for 66 years it is fascinating to see how people of Thailand celebrate him and pray for his health patriotically. This …

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 …

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 …

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 …