After regaling the world and captivating visitors and residents with resplendent fireworks to usher in the 2019 New Year, Ras Al Khaimah is preparing for the most dazzling edition to date – as it readies to welcome 2020 with a mesmerising fireworks display.

Planned to surpass all the record-breaking fireworks galas hosted by Ras Al Khaimah in the past years, #RAKNYE2020 promises to be a mind-boggling feat – where pyrotechnics, fireworks and laser displays will create a dazzling experience.

The show will feature pyro-drones for never-before-seen fireworks starting with the countdown and culminating with Ras Al Khaimahs main landmarks being recreated in the sky.

There will be a special Japanese aerial shell fireworks display.

The two new experiences are set to clinch two Guinness World Records.

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The event will be even more special this year with a range of celebrities – including top performers from the Arab world – set to put forth an awe-inspiring music performance.

Details of the event and tickets sales will be revealed in October.

Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will once again serve as the hub of lively entertainment and festivities this New Years Eve, with the fireworks to light up the night skies from offshore.

The picturesque fireworks display can be viewed from several vantage positions.

Residential properties across Dubai have seen an overall 11.2 per cent annual fall in capital values, with quarterly declines decelerating to 2.6 per cent.

That is according to the latest figures from ValuStrat.

The downward trend has resulted in 31 per cent citywide capital value loss since the peaks of mid-2014.

All established freehold locations monitored by the VPI witnessed price drops since the last quarter, ranging from 1.8 per cent to 4.5 per cent, according to the ValuStrat Price Index.

On an annual basis, three out of 26 locations were more resilient to downward pressure and saw single-digit declines, villas in Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Hills, as well as apartments in Dubai Sports City, stated VPI.

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Capital values dropped more than 15 per cent annually for apartments in Discovery Gardens and Dubai Production City.

“Residential capital values per sq. ft approached 2012 levels prompting a 40 per cent annual rise in off-plan sales and a 34 per cent growth in ready home sales.

“Additionally, more than half of residential sales were for apartments priced less than Dh1 million and villas priced less than Dh2 million,” said Haider Tuaima, head of real estate research at ValuStrat.

The Dubai VPI analyses residential rental values.

After regaling the world and captivating visitors and residents with resplendent fireworks to usher in the 2019 New Year, Ras Al Khaimah is preparing for the most dazzling edition to date – as it readies to welcome 2020 with a mesmerising fireworks display.

Planned to surpass all the record-breaking fireworks galas hosted by Ras Al Khaimah in the past years, #RAKNYE2020 promises to be a mind-boggling feat – where pyrotechnics, fireworks and laser displays will create a dazzling experience.

The show will feature pyro-drones for never-before-seen fireworks starting with the countdown and culminating with Ras Al Khaimahs main landmarks being recreated in the sky.

There will be a special Japanese aerial shell fireworks display.

The two new experiences are set to clinch two Guinness World Records.

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The event will be even more special this year with a range of celebrities – including top performers from the Arab world – set to put forth an awe-inspiring music performance.

Details of the event and tickets sales will be revealed in October.

Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will once again serve as the hub of lively entertainment and festivities this New Years Eve, with the fireworks to light up the night skies from offshore.

The picturesque fireworks display can be viewed from several vantage positions.

Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to international visitors for the first time.

The conservative Middle Eastern kingdom has unveiled plans for a new visa regime for 49 countries, while also relaxing strict dresscodes for female visitors.

The plans were unveiled at a gala event at Ad-Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Riyadh.

Saudi tourism minister, Ahmad al-Khateeb, described it as a “historic moment” for the country.

Visas have until now largely been restricted to pilgrims, business travellers and expatriate workers.

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It is part of a wider move by the country to reduce its dependence on oil under the Vision 2030 banner.

Officials in Saudi Arabia said the country wants tourism to rise from three to ten per cent of gross domestic product by 2030.

“Visitors will be surprised by the treasures we have to share – five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a vibrant local culture and breathtakingly natural beauty,” al-Khateeb added.

Attractions include Madain Saleh in Al-Ula, the largest conserved site of the Nabataean civilisation, the At-Turaif District in Ad-Diriyah, the first capital of the Saudi state, and historic Jeddah.

Residential properties across Dubai have seen an overall 11.2 per cent annual fall in capital values, with quarterly declines decelerating to 2.6 per cent.

That is according to the latest figures from ValuStrat.

The downward trend has resulted in 31 per cent citywide capital value loss since the peaks of mid-2014.

All established freehold locations monitored by the VPI witnessed price drops since the last quarter, ranging from 1.8 per cent to 4.5 per cent, according to the ValuStrat Price Index.

On an annual basis, three out of 26 locations were more resilient to downward pressure and saw single-digit declines, villas in Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Hills, as well as apartments in Dubai Sports City, stated VPI.

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Capital values dropped more than 15 per cent annually for apartments in Discovery Gardens and Dubai Production City.

“Residential capital values per sq. ft approached 2012 levels prompting a 40 per cent annual rise in off-plan sales and a 34 per cent growth in ready home sales.

“Additionally, more than half of residential sales were for apartments priced less than Dh1 million and villas priced less than Dh2 million,” said Haider Tuaima, head of real estate research at ValuStrat.

The Dubai VPI analyses residential rental values.

Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to international visitors for the first time.

The conservative Middle Eastern kingdom has unveiled plans for a new visa regime for 49 countries, while also relaxing strict dresscodes for female visitors.

The plans were unveiled at a gala event at Ad-Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Riyadh.

Saudi tourism minister, Ahmad al-Khateeb, described it as a “historic moment” for the country.

Visas have until now largely been restricted to pilgrims, business travellers and expatriate workers.

ADVERTISEMENT

It is part of a wider move by the country to reduce its dependence on oil under the Vision 2030 banner.

Officials in Saudi Arabia said the country wants tourism to rise from three to ten per cent of gross domestic product by 2030.

“Visitors will be surprised by the treasures we have to share – five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a vibrant local culture and breathtakingly natural beauty,” al-Khateeb added.

Attractions include Madain Saleh in Al-Ula, the largest conserved site of the Nabataean civilisation, the At-Turaif District in Ad-Diriyah, the first capital of the Saudi state, and historic Jeddah.

After regaling the world and captivating visitors and residents with resplendent fireworks to usher in the 2019 New Year, Ras Al Khaimah is preparing for the most dazzling edition to date – as it readies to welcome 2020 with a mesmerising fireworks display.

Planned to surpass all the record-breaking fireworks galas hosted by Ras Al Khaimah in the past years, #RAKNYE2020 promises to be a mind-boggling feat – where pyrotechnics, fireworks and laser displays will create a dazzling experience.

The show will feature pyro-drones for never-before-seen fireworks starting with the countdown and culminating with Ras Al Khaimahs main landmarks being recreated in the sky.

There will be a special Japanese aerial shell fireworks display.

The two new experiences are set to clinch two Guinness World Records.

ADVERTISEMENT

The event will be even more special this year with a range of celebrities – including top performers from the Arab world – set to put forth an awe-inspiring music performance.

Details of the event and tickets sales will be revealed in October.

Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will once again serve as the hub of lively entertainment and festivities this New Years Eve, with the fireworks to light up the night skies from offshore.

The picturesque fireworks display can be viewed from several vantage positions.

Residential properties across Dubai have seen an overall 11.2 per cent annual fall in capital values, with quarterly declines decelerating to 2.6 per cent.

That is according to the latest figures from ValuStrat.

The downward trend has resulted in 31 per cent citywide capital value loss since the peaks of mid-2014.

All established freehold locations monitored by the VPI witnessed price drops since the last quarter, ranging from 1.8 per cent to 4.5 per cent, according to the ValuStrat Price Index.

On an annual basis, three out of 26 locations were more resilient to downward pressure and saw single-digit declines, villas in Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Hills, as well as apartments in Dubai Sports City, stated VPI.

ADVERTISEMENT

Capital values dropped more than 15 per cent annually for apartments in Discovery Gardens and Dubai Production City.

“Residential capital values per sq. ft approached 2012 levels prompting a 40 per cent annual rise in off-plan sales and a 34 per cent growth in ready home sales.

“Additionally, more than half of residential sales were for apartments priced less than Dh1 million and villas priced less than Dh2 million,” said Haider Tuaima, head of real estate research at ValuStrat.

The Dubai VPI analyses residential rental values.

Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africas economy, contributing 8.5 per cent of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion.

According to the 2019 Jumia hospitality report on Africa, this growth record placed the continent as the second-fastest growing tourism region in the world.

This compares with a growth rate of 5.6 per cent in Asia Pacific and against a 3.9 per cent global average growth rate.

“Our focus is to continue showcasing Africa as a continent full of beauty and opportunity.

“Through this report, we want to help draw attention to the vast potential of the tourism industry, that we believe is an untapped lever of economic growth,” said Jumia head of travel, Estelle Verdier.

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She was speaking during the official release of the annual report at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis Ababa.

Africa received 67 million international tourist arrivals in 2018, a record seven per cent increase from 63 million arrivals in 2017.

This gradual increase is attributed to the affordability and ease of travel especially within the continent, with spending among domestic travellers accounting for 56 per cent as compared to 44 per cent international expenditure.

Additionally, leisure travel remains an important component of Africas tourism industry, taking up a majority 71 per cent of the tourist expenditure in 2018.

According to Travel Buenos Aires, over 34,000 Brits visited the city in the first half of 2019.

The figure means around 15 per cent more visitors arrived from the UK than in the same period of 2018.

Research commissioned by the Latin American Travel Association and conducted by travel intelligence specialists, Forward Keys, shows that Argentina has seen a significant increase (up by 4.6 per cent) in booking figures between August and December.

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The destination is now the fourth most popular destination in Latin America among Brits up until early 2020.

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