French freestyle climber Alain Robert, known as the ‘Spiderman’, set his sights on Dubai’s Twisted Tower (306 metres (1,004 ft). Robert plans to get to the top of Cayan Tower in Dubai, the world’ s tallest twisted tower, two years after he surmounted the world’s tallest tower – Burj Khalifa. Robert, better known as … Read more
Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, Avis, Europcar, Qatar and Rotana were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East Ceremony, held at Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa Dubai on 5 May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEOs and SVPs of leading travel companies, government ministers and tourist board … Read more
With an eclectic list of interests united only by a belief in investing for the long term, the emirate’s sovereign wealth fund is being taken seriously at last
Harrods to start building first hotel in Kuala Lumpur Harrods Hotels… We will enjoy a staying in the first Harrods hotel only in 2018. Qatar Holding, the entity behind the brand (including Harrods Bank, Harrods Estates, Harrods Aviation and Air Harrods), intends to build three Harrods Hotels. The first hotel will be located in Kuala … Read more
2013 Qatar Motor Show (29th of January – 2nd of February), the premier motoring event in the Middle East, revealed this year 26 new cars, a new milestone for the show as it is significantly greater than last year’s premieres. Audi, Porsche, Bertone, Ford, Ferrari, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes, and Toyota regionally debuted their latest models. … Read more
Qatari Investment Fund Could Be Interested in Versace Qatar has used its wealth from oil and natural-gas exports to buy all kinds of assets in safe-haven countries. The investment strategy by the nation’s sovereign-wealth fund includes London luxury store Harrods, luxury hotels in France or luxury brands & real estate. A Qatari investment fund is … Read more