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Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

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A journalist for over 25 years, Andrew started at the Financial Times, moved through the BBC and now finds himself in the hallowed halls of The National. Andrew loves telling stories through pictures and embracing The National’s new digital policy. If you want to see a Middle East story develop then The National’s video page is your first port of call.
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Philip Bahoshy, the founder Magnitt, says that many regional venture capitalists are closing their funds and are recharging their barrels, looking for new companies to invest in. Pawan Singh / The National
Mena VC funding has a muted start for the year

The first quarter clocked $34 million of investments compared with $132m for the same period last year.

BusinessMay 10, 2017
The Beach Mall has 42 food and beverage outlets ranging from Eggspectation, a casual breakfast and lunch hang out, to Busaba Eathai, a concept brought from London. Reem Mohammed / The National
Malls of the UAE: The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence is at the heart of Dubai’s tourism offer

Our monthly mallology series heads to The Beach and finds that its strength is also its greatest challenge: it is outdoors in a country where, for obvious reasons, so much is indoors.

BusinessMay 10, 2017
The biennial Idex and Navdex defence industry events, held in February at Adnec, became the most successful ever. Pawan Singh / The National
Adnec events give a boost to Abu Dhabi’s economy

The event company's direct and indirect first-quarter contribution was Dh1.12bn.

BusinessMay 10, 2017
Amazon.com, the world’s biggest online retailer, recently bought Souq.com, the region’s largest online retailer. Satish Kumar / The National
Mall rent hikes may force retailers to go online

Traditional retailers face increased regional competition from global e-commerce players like Amazon.

BusinessMay 07, 2017
UAE maintains second position in Global Muslim Travel Index

The UAE has maintained second position to Malaysia in the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI).

Travel and TourismMay 03, 2017
About 95 per cent of the inventory at Abu Dhabi Motors is bespoke. Delores Johnson / The National
Abu Dhabi Motors Rolls-Royce sales move back into the fast lane

The capital’s only Rolls-Royce dealer has experienced a rebound from last year, when sales dropped below the level of 2015.

BusinessMay 03, 2017
Real Madrid’s appearance, topbilled by its star player Cristiano Ronaldo, at the Fifa Club World Cup would boost attendance. Francisco Seco / AP Photo
Fifa Club World Cup travel packages start at Dh1,380, says Abu Dhabi Sports Council

For just over US$60 a day, football fans can spend six nights in the emirate and attend three matches.

Travel and TourismApril 27, 2017
Blake Scholl present Boom’s plans in Dubai on Tuesday evening. Anna Nielsen for The National
Supersonic jet maker Boom finds an audience in Dubai

Boom was invited to town by the Dubai Future Accelerators, which has been closely linked with HyperLoop One and Tesla arriving on our shores.

BusinessApril 26, 2017
All medical and tourism stakeholders that wish to join the collaboration should register through www.haad.ae/admt, said Dr Asma Al Mannaei, director of the healthcare quality division at Haad. Ravindranath K / The National
Push to promote Abu Dhabi as medical tourism destination

Haad will focus on highly specialised medical services such as cardiology, ophthalmology and diabetes treatment. It will utilise data from the Abu Dhabi Quality Index Programme to identify participating organisations.

Travel and TourismApril 26, 2017
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the chairman of Emirates airline, says the airline will not open new routes to the US but sees growth in China, India, the Far East and Africa. Victor Besa for The National
Emirates sees growth from the East

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the chairman of Emirates airline and group, revealed these aspects of the carrier’s strategy at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

BusinessApril 25, 2017
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt’s main tourist resort, is still only posting 35 per cent occupancy in its high season even after most European nations have lifted travel restrictions to the area. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
Sharm El Sheikh tourist numbers disappoint after lifting of European travel ban

The country has registered a huge boost in Arabic tourists, with a 38 per cent jump in numbers in the first three months of 2017 compared with a year before.

Travel and TourismApril 25, 2017
The Emaar Hospitality Group stand at ATM 2017. AFP
Emaar Hospitality Group unveils six new hotels

The expansion will come across Emaar’s three hotel brands, the premium Address hotel and resorts, the upscale Vida Hotels and Resorts and the midscale Rove Hotels.

Travel and TourismApril 24, 2017
The theme park had a jump in visitor attendance every time it launched a new attraction. Above, the visitors ride the Flying Aces roller coaster. Christopher Pike / The National
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi visitor attendance now over a million annually
Travel and TourismApril 24, 2017
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker said that his airline would never treat a passenger the way United Airlines did. Satish Kumar / The National
Qatar Airways chief executive hits out at US rival over passenger video

United Airlines has faced worldwide condemnation since a video released online showed one of its passengers being dragged down the aisle of an aircraft and ejected from the plane to allow its staff to fly instead.

BusinessApril 24, 2017
Greek tourism minister Elena Kountoura. Christopher Pike / The National
Greece hoping for continued increase in UAE tourists

The country now expects exponential growth in travel between the two countries since Emirates began operating a Dubai-Athens-Newark route in March.

Travel and TourismApril 23, 2017
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