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Sharjah hospitality sector revenues now worth AED 372 million; grows 7.8 per cent during H1 2017

  • Saudi tourists make up largest share of guests in Sharjah hotels
  • Sharjah Commerce &Tourism Development Authority seeks to attract more Saudi tourists in 2017
Sharjah’s hospitality sector revenues witnessed a remarkable 7.8 per cent increase during the first half of 2017 compared with the previous year, with its value reaching AED 372 million, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced.

Francisco Partners completes investment in Ericsson’s iconectiv business

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  • Francisco Partners completes its investment in iconectiv
  • As previously announced on March 7, 2017, Francisco Partners invests USD 200 million to acquire a 16.7% ownership in iconectiv
  • Partnership will enable further development and growth of iconectiv

UAE National Tea Masters Cup debuts at Dubai International Coffee &Tea Festival

  • Unilever Gulf’s ‘The Tea Company’ & ‘Pure Leaf’ sponsor competition
  • Winners to represent Middle East at 2018 World Tea Masters Championship

Sponsored by ‘The Tea Company’ and ‘Pure Leaf’ by Unilever Gulf, the engaging and intense UAE National Tea Masters Cup is making its debut this year at the Dubai International Coffee & Tea Festival (DICTF), the Middle East’s only exhibition dedicated to coffee and tea.