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Madinat Jumeirah: Dubai’s Stunning Four Hotel Beach Resort Offers Unirvalled Benefits for Summer Staycations

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Explore the ‘Jewel of Dubai’ by staying at any of its four exquisite properties and enjoy a variety of offerings from luxurious spa treatments to diverse culinary experiences via its dedicated summer promotion

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 18, 2022/APO Group/ — 

Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s (www.Jumeirah.com ) mega-resort is inviting guests from all around the world to indulge in luxury as they explore the authentically recreated Arabia, with its meandering waterways and Middle Eastern architecture, while they enjoy a memorable holiday.

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Also known as the ‘Jewel of Dubai’ and offering a truly unique experience, Madinat Jumeirah is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf and Jumeirah Mina A’Salam – all nestled within picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the resort boasts 2km of pristine, private beachfront, the award-winning Talise Spa, state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities and exclusive penthouse, suite and private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits. Located close to Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the resort is just 25 minutes away from the Dubai International Airport and is a 15–20-minute drive away from some of the Emirate’s major attractions making it an enticing place for those who wish to experience the city’s scintillating energy while relaxing in a serene environment.

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Jumeirah Al Naseem

A cool and contemporary beachside retreat, Jumeirah Al Naseem offers world-class dining and comfort in spectacular surroundings. Boasting a large inventory of 435 rooms including 44 suites, the resort provides exceptional comfort in a serene environment and is a three-minute buggy ride away from the Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai’s most iconic waterpark. Meaning sea breeze in Arabic, Jumeirah Al Naseem boasts five extraordinary dining venues featuring a wide range of cuisines. The hotel’s signature restaurants include KAYTO (Peruvian Japanese), Rockfish (Mediterranean Seafood), Al Mandhar (Lobby Lounge) and The Palmery (International).

Apart from providing guests service beyond expectations and signature dining experiences, the resort is also committed to preserving wildlife, which it does through the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP). The resort is home to Dubai’s only state-of-the-art Turtle Rehabilitation Sanctuary including a sea-fed lagoon that monitors the progress and condition of rescued sea turtles before releasing them back into UAE waters. Run by DTRP, the resort plays a key role in the conservation of sea turtles and hosts regular workshops educating communities and guests on marine biology and the local and global plight of sea turtles.

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Jumeirah Al Qasr

Located a few minutes away from Jumeirah Al Naseem is the regal Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah’s luxury palatial resort inspired by the fantasies of 1,001 Arabian nights. Nestled within 40 hectares of landscaped gardens, the hotel comprises of 292 rooms including 32 suites offering optimal comfort while reflecting royal Arabian opulence. The captivating lobby is an immediate immersion into the world of the Arabian Peninsula, with exuberant flower arrangements and a 5 tonne crystal chandelier that glitters the sunrise and sunset across the lobby.

The resort is a firm favourite amongst families owing to its proximity to the Wild Wadi Waterpark as well as a Kids’ Club, which offers junior guests all the fun and frolic in a safe environment. Building on its reputation as a family-friendly property, the palatial resort boasts numerous chilled pools including the adults only Celeste Pool, a 22-metre infinity pool where guests can take a dip in tranquil privacy while enjoying picturesque views of the Arabian Gulf, take a stroll on the private white-sand beach as well as sip on delicious bubbly sundowners. Living up to its meaning ‘The Palace’, Jumeirah Al Qasr is also home to the rejuvenating Talise Spa, an award-winning sanctuary for mind, body and soul. Spread across tranquil waterways and tropical landscapes, Talise Spa offers the ultimate in wellness with a curated menu of specialised treatments and exclusive international products to provide guests with a truly blissful experience, and in-house guests have the option of arriving in style using the resorts charming ‘abra’ wooden traditional boats.

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Apart from providing guests service beyond expectations and signature dining experiences, the resort is also committed to preserving wildlife

Furthermore, guests with diverse palates are spoiled for choice with the breadth of culinary options Jumeirah Al Qasr has to offer. Whether it be elegant Parisian cocktails at the Bar Buci Lounge to rich mouthwatering dishes from Pierchic (Italian), French Riviera (French), Pai Thai (Thai), The Hide (American), Al Nafoorah (Lebanese), Al Fayrooz (lobby lounge) and Arboretum (International), guests will always find what satisfies their cravings. Last but certainly not least is The Palace Club Lounge in Jumeirah Al Qasr. Guests staying in the resort’s club rooms and suites can avail exclusive access to the lounge, offering private concierge service, complimentary daily breakfast, afternoon tea and sundowners at select timings, and 15% savings on laundry and pressing services.

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Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

Meaning ‘the summerhouse’ in Arabic, the property is designed to evoke the romanticism of the Arabian summerhouses from the nostalgic past. Nestled in a serene green setting along the Madinat Jumeirah waterways, each villa offers guests a special arrival via a traditional Abra and has its own on-call dedicated butler, who is available to assist guests with their every need. Creating a ‘home-from-home’ atmosphere, the butlers are available 24/7 to pack or unpack, make restaurant and tour bookings and help with anything the guests require. Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf boasts 290 rooms, suites and villas with each summerhouse comprising of 9-11 individual rooms – garden-, canal- or sea-facing –, which can be booked individually or as a group making it perfect for both multigenerational family stays and romantic getaways for couples seeking privacy. Although the summerhouses are designed to be intimate and private, guests are never far from the facilities of the neighbouring Madinat Jumeirah resort. Guests booking stays at Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf have access to more than 20 restaurants and bars, the mega-resort’s several pools, Talise Spa, Sinbad Kids’ Club, J Club and much more – all just a stroll or an abra ride away.

Jumeirah Mina A’Salam

Meaning ‘Harbour of Peace’, the boutique resort just steps away from the beach pays homage to the seafaring heritage of the UAE and was the first hotel to open in Madinat Jumeirah. True to its name, the hotel is a blissful haven of luxurious charm comprising of 292 rooms including 12 suites promising the warmest Arabian hospitality.

One of the key design features of the hotel’s setting within Madinat Jumeirah is the 3km-long network of winding waterways that connect the four hotels by transporting guests via the traditional ‘abra’ wooden boats to soak in the stunning architecture and lush gardens while indulging in a refreshing afternoon tea or an evening session of bubbles for the authentic Arabian experience. Also, home to the property is J Club, Jumeirah’s premium wellness and lifestyle destination. Those looking to stay fit during their stays at Madinat Jumeirah are welcome to avail the facilities of J Club offering a diverse programme of exercise classes, an indoor swimming pool, three tennis courts, two squash courts, a padel court and much more.

Jumeirah Mina A’Salam offers an opulent escape for families, groups and couples complete with an endless array of dining outlets situated close to the beach. Guests can access the resort’s six signature restaurants including Shimmers (Greek/Mediterranean), Zheng He’s (Chinese), Bahri Bar (Modern Mixology), Tortuga (Mexican), Hanaaya (International) and Al Samar Lounge (Lobby Lounge) to satisfy their culinary desires and leave feeling sated and full. Also, just a few steps away from the entrance of Jumeirah Mina A’Salam are a range of multi-purpose venues designed to deliver understated luxury within exquisite spaces for award-winning events. Offering a wide range of multifunctional spaces, the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre boasts the Middle East’s largest and most diverse collection of venues. From private meeting rooms and intimate restaurant locations to large ballrooms and the Madinat Arena, the conference and banqueting options excel in scale, flexibility and quality, setting the stage for world-class events. 

Promising time exceptionally well spent, Madinat Jumeirah is inviting guests from across the globe to enjoy an array of exclusive privileges when they book a staycation at any of its four properties this summer. Through its new Jumeirah Summer Escapes promotion, guests who book before 31st July 2021 for stays up until 30th September 2023 can save up to 20% when staying four nights or more. Alongside this enticing offer, guests will enjoy unique benefits and exclusive privileges with further offers on the Jumeirah Group’s unrivalled wellness and dining experiences.

Available on either a breakfast-only or half board basis, the Jumeirah Summer Escapes offer includes:

  • Up to 20% off our Jumeirah Flexible rate when staying four nights or more (Inclusive of 5% off exclusive for Jumeirah One (https://bit.ly/3yCvqCR) Members)
  • USD 100 per stay resort credit (for Suite bookings)
  • Access to private temperature-controlled pools
  • Unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark™
  • Use of wellness facilities at Talise Spa and J Club
  • Sinbad’s Kids Club access for junior guests
  • Two-for-one Happy Hour from 15:00-19:00 at select venues
  • 30 complimentary minutes at Talise Spa with every 60-minute treatment
  • Daily breakfast when booking Jumeirah Escapes with Breakfast
  • Daily breakfast, and lunch or dinner when booking Jumeirah Escapes with Half Board
  • Complimentary wi-fi to share your special moments
  • Jumeirah One (https://bit.ly/3yCvqCR) members can elevate their Jumeirah Summer Escapes with an inclusive 5% off their stay and a complimentary upgrade (subject to availability)

To find out more about this enticing summer offer, visit https://bit.ly/3yBLfKd. In the meantime, stay connected via our social media channels and don’t forget to tag us in your posts with #TimeExceptionallyWellSpent.
 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Jumeirah Group.

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Hong Kong sets out strategies to enhance the appeal and add value to the city’s tourism industry

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2026 – Enhancing the city’s appeal as a destination for tourism and major sports and cultural events was a strong focus of the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address, announced by Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee last week (September 16).

Mr Lee unveiled measures to support the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism which will help develop Hong Kong as an East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange. These included enriching the supply of high-quality tourism products, while bolstering infrastructure and ancillary facilities as well as deepening engagement with markets in the Chinese Mainland and around the world.

 




 
 

“Hong Kong is blessed with a unique cultural vision, shaped by both Chinese and foreign influences,” Mr Lee said. “We will continue to engage and collaborate with Mainland and overseas culture, arts and creative sectors to consolidate Hong Kong’s role as a hub for the exchange, collaboration and promotion of culture, arts and creativity. We will also host international cultural and arts exhibitions and performances to attract visitors to Hong Kong.”

 

To support Hong Kong’s film industry and promote “Film + Tourism”, the Support Unit for Non‑local Film Productions will be set up to provide one‑stop services for Mainland and overseas film crews filming in Hong Kong, attracting the production of more quality films to promote Hong Kong.

Mr Lee noted that the Kai Tak Sports Park has substantially expanded Hong Kong’s capacity to host international mega events, with more than 170 sessions of international and local sports and cultural entertainment mega events having been held there so far, attracting over 2.6 million spectators.

Meanwhile, the HKSAR Government will explore the redevelopment of Victoria Park Centre Court and other ancillary facilities into an iconic all‑weather, multi‑purpose venue for holding larger‑scale and higher‑level sports events, as well as performance activities.

Hong Kong’s Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Rosanna Law, highlighted the growing trend of multi-destination tourism. Ms Law said that Hong Kong welcomed around 36.67 million visitor arrivals in the first eight months of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of about 11 per cent.

“The proportion of overseas visitors travelling onwards to the Chinese Mainland via Hong Kong has continued to rise, exceeding 20% in the first half of 2026,” Ms Law said.

The HKSAR Government will continue to capitalise on measures introduced by the Central Government to facilitate visits by foreign travellers to the Chinese Mainland, deepen collaboration with Mainland provinces and municipalities, and explore with the country additional immigration facilitation arrangements for international visitors. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will promote multi destination travel itineraries to overseas visitors, partner with airlines to roll out relevant tourism products and promotional offers, and intensify publicity overseas.

It will take forward “+ Tourism” joint initiatives, integrating various events with tourism to raise their appeal, aiming to extend visitor stays in Hong Kong and generate value‑adding momentum. Such joint initiatives would integrate tourism with mega events, ecology, heritage, finance and industrial brands.

On developing the yacht economy, Mr Lee said that a variety of new yacht berth projects are now moving ahead, including the tender for the composite development project in Aberdeen comprising a marina, recreational facilities and residential development scheduled for the first half of 2027, and the yacht bay project under the Airport City “SKYTOPIA”.

“In addition, starting from May, Hong Kong and Macao yachts may navigate in nine Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area cities, with the requirement for guarantee exempted and under temporary ship nationality registration,” Mr Lee said. “The first northbound travel of yachts from Hong Kong set sail in June. The Marine Department will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration for the implementation of southbound travel for yachts from Guangdong, adding impetus to cross‑boundary leisure consumption.”

To further enhance the city’s appeal as a Muslim‑friendly destination, the HKTB will extend the Hong Kong Restaurants Halal Certification Funding Scheme to the end of 2027, encouraging the industry to provide more Muslim‑friendly food options.
 




 

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Former DAMAC Senior Vice President Paulo J. Cruz Appointed Founding CEO of African Collaboration Group (ACG) to Spearhead Sports and Entertainment District Development Across Africa

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Paulo J. Cruz will lead the development and expansion of a pan-African platform for the origination and structuring of large-scale sports and entertainment district ecosystems

LONDON, United Kingdom, September 21, 2026/APO Group/ –African Collaborations Group (ACG) (www.ACGafrica.com), the leading strategic project origination and collaboration platform focused on the industrialisation of sport in Africa through bankable district ecosystems, today announced the appointment of Paulo J. Cruz as its Founding Chief Executive Officer.

 




  

Mr Cruz joins ACG from DAMAC Group, one of the largest privately held real estate developers in the Middle East, where he served as Senior Vice President from 2022 to 2026. In 2025, the Group reported close to USD 10 billion in property sales. His tenure at DAMAC further deepened an already distinguished career spanning infrastructure origination, urbanisation strategy, and large-scale real estate development across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Over the course of his 28-year career, Mr Cruz has originated or structured projects ranging from USD 50 million to in excess of USD 5 billion, stewarding initiatives from early-stage concept through feasibility analysis, financial structuring, and investor alignment to bankable delivery stages. His professional footprint encompasses senior roles at BP, one of the world’s foremost energy companies; BlackIvy Group, a US-backed infrastructure investment platform; Movares, a leading European engineering consultancy; and Cushman & Wakefield, a globally recognised real estate advisory firm.

Prior to DAMAC, Mr Cruz served as Group Chief Executive Officer of LandAfrique, a pan-African development platform focused on industrial parks, infrastructure, housing and power projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, further solidifying his reputation as one of the continent’s most experienced development executives.

Infrastructure is the prerequisite for the industrialisation of sport in Africa

As Founding CEO of ACG, Mr Cruz will lead the development and expansion of a pan-African origination platform, working in close partnership with sovereign governments, development finance institutions (DFIs), private investors, sport and entertainment principals, and leading academic institutions to structure district-level projects that are both investable and deliverable at scale.

ACG operates as a specialised origination and collaboration platform engineered to transform concepts into credible, bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems — architectures capable of attracting institutional capital and generating long-term, multi-dimensional economic impact at a national and continental scale.

ACG’s flagship initiative, Victory District™, provides a proprietary district development framework designed to originate integrated, mixed-use sport and entertainment destinations that transcend conventional single-venue models. The framework prioritises asset utilisation optimisation, long-term sustainability, expanded revenue diversification beyond matchday economics, structured employment and youth opportunity creation, talent development pathways, and institutional-grade operations and maintenance standards.

Mr Cruz’s appointment follows the establishment of ACG’s Advisory Board, comprising internationally recognised leaders from global sport governance, finance, infrastructure and development institutions — including Fatma Samoura, Former Secretary General of FIFA; Kenny Jean-Marie, Former Chief Member Associations Officer of FIFA; Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa and Executive Board Member of World Rugby; and Jan Alessie, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the World Football Summit — as well as a Research & Impact Advisory Panel of leading scholars focused on the economics, governance and societal impact of sport. The full list of Advisory Board and Research & Impact Advisory Panel members can be consulted here:  https://apo-opa.co/4xMb5ry.

“Paulo brings an exceptional combination of origination expertise, institutional credibility, and continental experience that is virtually unparalleled in this space. His demonstrated ability to transform ambitious development concepts into financially structured, bankable projects positions him as the ideal leader to guide ACG as we build a platform capable of catalysing transformative investment and accelerating the realisation of financially sustainable sport and entertainment districts across Africa,” said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), Founder and Executive Chairman of ACG.

A prominent thought leader and keynote speaker at leading international platforms — including the Africa Property Investment Summit (API Summit), the Africa Real Estate Conference & Expo (ARCE), the African Union for Housing Finance Annual Conference, and the West Africa Property Investment Summit — Mr Cruz was honoured as “Person of the Month” by Sustainable Investments and Alliances for Africa (SIA).

“Infrastructure is the prerequisite for the industrialisation of sport in Africa — without it, the entire value chain remains theoretical. Athletes need places to train, compete and develop. Sport governing bodies need venues that meet international standards. Broadcasters, sponsors and event organisers need facilities capable of generating commercial value. Every revenue stream in the sport economy ultimately depends on infrastructure existing and its respective operation. But how that infrastructure is originated determines whether it becomes an economic engine or a fiscal burden. Across Africa, too many sport facilities have been built in isolation — a stadium delivered for a single event, then left to deteriorate at a fraction of its capacity, draining public finances rather than generating returns. ACG exists to change that equation,” said Paulo J. Cruz, Founding Chief Executive Officer of African Collaborations Group.

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Africa Makes its Case for a Bigger Role on the Global Stage

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GABI’s Unstoppable Africa 2026 brings global leaders together on Africa’s push to capture more value from its resources, accelerate investment and strengthen its influence in global trade and decision-making

NEW YORK, United States of America, September 21, 2026/APO Group/ –Africa is pushing for a bigger role in shaping the global economy, as business leaders, heads of state, investors, policymakers, and global partners converged in New York yesterday to articulate the continent’s ambition in global trade, investment, and value creation. Held alongside the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Unstoppable Africa 2026 put Africa’s business agenda at the center of the global conversation.

 




  

The fifth edition of the Global Africa Business Initiative’s (GABI) flagship convening drew senior leaders from across business, government, and global institutions to the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, including UN Secretary-General H.E. António Guterres; H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission; and Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States on Arab and African Affairs.

The UN Secretary-General called for action to give Africa a greater role on the global stage, including a permanent presence on the United Nations Security Council: “Africa needs a permanent presence on the United Nations Security Council, where it can contribute to dialogue and action for the whole globe.” He stressed that Africa’s growing influence in global markets must translate into a stronger voice in international affairs. Guterres also urged reforms to better reflect the needs of developing countries, particularly in Africa, and for the continent’s natural resources, including critical minerals, to generate more local value and decent jobs rather than simply being exported.

With critical minerals, trade, energy, and investment dominating the first day, Unstoppable Africa reflected a wider shift in Africa’s economic story: from supplying the global economy to building more of the businesses, industries, and value chains that can capture the opportunity.

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, said Africa’s 1.5 billion people and growing market create a significant opportunity, but the continent must accelerate the development of African value chains and remove barriers to trade to drive industrial transformation. He identified affordable energy, better infrastructure, access to finance, skills, technology, and clear standards as critical requirements for Africa to turn its market potential into faster economic growth.

Africa needs a permanent presence on the United Nations Security Council, where it can contribute to dialogue and action for the whole globe

The private sector took center stage, as African and global business leaders articulated what it will take to turn Africa’s resources, markets, and talent into productive economic capacity. The Leaders Panel brought together Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation; Aliko Dangote, Founder and Chairman of the Dangote Group; Mandy DeFilippo, CEO of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Standard Chartered; Nonkululeko Nyembezi, Chairperson of Standard Bank Group; Nolitha Fakude, Chairperson of Anglo American South Africa; and Tidjane Thiam, General Partner at Allied Critical Minerals Fund.

Leaders stressed the need to move beyond exporting raw materials, including critical minerals and crude oil, by developing local processing, manufacturing, and value chains that create jobs and retain more economic value on the continent.

One of the highlights announced yesterday was that the US$300 million Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Fund has reached its first close, securing its initial capital commitments and moving into operation. Co-managed by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and Africa50, the fund will provide equity financing to local clean-energy developers, supporting decentralized solutions including solar mini-grids, solar home systems, commercial and industrial power solutions, and energy storage. Aligned with Mission 300, which aims to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030, the fund is designed to mobilize private investment and expand reliable energy access for Nigerian homes and businesses.

Energy was another major focus. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank Group, and Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, joined discussions on how innovative finance could unlock investment in Africa’s power infrastructure and accelerate access to reliable energy.

Healthcare also featured within the wider economic conversation. Roche reaffirmed its commitment to advancing breast cancer care through its Africa Breast Cancer Ambition (ABCA), which aims to help 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Africa survive for at least five years by 2030.

Unstoppable Africa 2026 continues today, September 21st, with further sessions focused on digital transformation, investment, creative industries, sport, and Africa’s role in the global economy.

Everyone is invited to watch the event live on Unstoppable Africa YouTube channel at https://apo-opa.co/4xoGXlz

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