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    Thursday May 3

    Grand finale to tourism expo

    The four-day travel and tourism show — the Arabian Travel Market — concluded on Thursday with a lot of fanfare. More than 2,400 participants from 87 countries were featured in this annual event, the largest of its kind in the Middle East, a region that receives 55 million tourists a year. Although the Arab Spring has taken its toll on the region’s tourism industry, the first quarter statistics show that the industry is returning to normalcy — and for the UAE, the traffic is growing. Gulf News brings you glimpses of the final day’s activities.

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    Thursday May 3

    In pictures: Arabian Travel Market 2012

    A look at the 19th edition of the Arabian Travel Market which is being held at Dubai World Trade Center. The four-day event is expected to welcome about 23,000 visitors and over 2,400 exhibitors from 87 countries.

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    Friday Mar 30

    Decorating inspirations for the budget conscious

    You don’t have to break the bank to make your home stand out. If you put your imagination to work, you can create some chic interiors for less. For starters, take some creative ideas from the pros. Just take a quick stroll in the malls for some design inspirations in furniture showrooms. Here are a few picks for the budget-conscious consumer:

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    Tuesday Mar 13

    In pictures: Dubai International Boat Show 2012

    The 2012 Dubai International Boat Show features 430 yachts valued at Dh960 million

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    Wednesday Mar 7

    Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2012 in pictures

    The Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2012, the region's first general aviation exhibition kicks off at Al Bateen Executive Airport.

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    Tuesday Jan 31

    Dubai Shopping Festival 2012 in pictures

    Residents and visitors gear up for bargain deals at the Dubai Shopping Festival 2012

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    Monday Jan 30

    Shopaholic's guide to last-minute DSF shopping

    If we’d put it to a vote, shopping would probably win as the UAE’s favourite pastime. This becomes more evident during the Dubai Shopping Festival when majority of the retail outlets and malls entertain massive crowds of consumers hunting for the big bargain, bundle offers, free gifts and raffle draws. So, with just a week to go before the cash register closes on DSF, check out this shopaholic’s guide to last-minute shopping.

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    Friday Jan 6

    DSF fireworks bring the night alive

    Fireworks illuminated the night sky above the Dubai creek on Thursday night, ushering in the Dubai Shopping Festival 2012. The synchronised fireworks display extended from Dubai Festival City to the Al Seef area of Dubai Creek. The fireworks extravaganza was the main event marking the launch of the 32-day DSF, the region’s premier shopping and cultural extravaganza.

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    Thursday Jan 5

    32 things to do this Dubai Shopping Festival

    Dubai Shopping Festival — the month-long shopping and entertainment event — is back with a bag full of attractions. Gulf News takes a look at the offerings. There are so many things you could do, but we have listed 32 attractions for the 32 days of the event.

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    Thursday Nov 17

    Dubai Airshow 2011 in pictures

    The 12th edition of Dubai Airshow off to a flying start. This year's show is the biggest yet, with nearly 55,000 trade visitors expected to attend.

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    Monday Nov 14

    In pictures: Dubai Motor Show

    The 11th edition of Dubai International Motor Show kicked off with a spectacular event at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre

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    Wednesday Oct 12

    Region's popular tech event Gitex kicks off

    Gitex, the region's largest and most popular technology retail event, has begun in Dubai.

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    Monday Sep 5

    Apple's innovations crush rivals

    Steve Jobs' creative destruction hurts some competitors and benefits others. Sales of Apple's laptop computers, iPod portable music players and iPad tablet computing devices are zooming globally with a 'me-too' brigade of consumers joining the bandwagon.

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    Thursday Aug 25

    Steve Jobs: Life in pictures

    He’s been described as the real-life Willy Wonka with an eye for detail and beauty. And as the man who works on a different operating system. From a college dropout to a tech visionary, the skinny man in the black mock turtleneck has changed forever the way we consume content in the digital age. Hard to understand, difficult to work with and deemed irreplaceable by many Apple fans and investors, Gulf News looks back at Steve Jobs and how he has made a life defying conventions and expectations.

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    Wednesday Aug 10

    Markets tumble across the world

    World stocks racked up more losses on deep-rooted jitters about the U.S. ratings cut, but signs the European Central Bank was buying Italian and Spanish debt gave some respite to battered bond markets.

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    Sunday Jul 31

    View from Burj Khalifa observation deck

    Here's a look at the first pictures from the Burj Khalifa observation deck

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    Sunday Jul 31

    Dubai Airport's Terminal 3

    Take a pictorial walk through Dubai Airport's brand new Terminal 3, which has been described as the complete opposite of the older counterpart up the road.

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    Saturday Jul 30

    What is happening in Dubai in August 2011

    Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment has created a new calendar to highlight Dubai’s festivals, exhibitions, cultural and sport events that take place throughout the year. Dubai Calendar is a comprehensive, official point of reference for events and promotions in Dubai, keeping business visitors, tourists and residents up-to-date. Here are the most important events that await businesses and families in August

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    Sunday May 29

    What is happening in Dubai in June 2011

    Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment has created a new calendar to highlight Dubai’s festivals, exhibitions, cultural and sport events that take place throughout the year. Dubai Calendar is a comprehensive, official point of reference for events and promotions in Dubai, keeping business visitors, tourists and residents up-to-date. Here are the most important events that await businesses and families in June.

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    Wednesday Apr 20

    In pictures: Cityscape Abu Dhabi

    The fifth edition of Cityscape Abu Dhabi will feature participation by more than 300 regional and international companies.

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    Tuesday Mar 22

    In pictures: Careers UAE

    Dozens of companies, in both the public and private sector, have opened their doors to prospective candidates as part of the 11th edition of Careers UAE.

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    Tuesday Mar 15

    Where to live in Downtown Dubai

    One of the most popular and alluring residential destinations, Downtown Dubai could be billed as the world's most prestigious square kilometre, with the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, forming its epicentre. Property magazine presents a selection of some of the best residential buildings in the area.

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    Wednesday Mar 2

    Dubai International Boat Show

    Dubai International Boat Show hosts 425 yachts, including 30 regional debuts.

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    Friday Feb 25

    International Defence Exhibition 2011

    950 exhibitors from as many as 50 countries are participating in Idex 2011.

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    Monday Feb 21

    In pictures: Dubai Shopping Festival 2011

    Residents and visitors gear up for bargain deals at the Dubai Shopping Festival 2011

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