The Programme - Global Travel & Tourism Summit

TMTMSummit PartnersThe ProgrammePARTNERSPLATINUM Partner – DUBAILAND ® , Showcasing New Benchmarks in Global TourismWith a forecast of 15 million visitors to Dubai by 2015 and 2.5 million residents when fully operational,DUBAILAND ® is gearing up to emulate the amazing success story Dubai has established in global tourism. Thisfascinating concept, covering three billion square feet, will include an unprecedented variety of theme parks,hotels, shopping malls, retail outlets, resorts, sport, leisure and entertainment facilities epitomising the perfectfamily destination.As the owner and developer of DUBAILAND ® , Tatweer (a member of Dubai Holding), has proved a pioneer inbringing landmark projects to Dubai, including international names such as Tiger Woods with his first signaturegolf course, Universal Studios theme park, and most recently DreamWorks Animation Park, Hit Entertainment’sLittle Big Club and Six Flags Theme Park.With more than 20 projects announced so far, and six attractions already operational namely; Global Village,showcasing traditional arts and crafts and exciting shows from around the world; Al Sahra Desert Resort with thespectacular Jumana show; the Dubai Outlet Mall offering more discounts than anyone could have bargained for;Plantation, the unique Polo equestrian community; the Dubai Autodrome at MotorCity offering pulse racingexcitement and entertainment; and Ernie Els’ first signature golf course ‘The Els Club’ launched at Dubai SportsCity. DUBAILAND ® is truly set to become the most distinctive leisure and entertainment destination this sideof the world.GOLD Partner – The Sharaf Group comprises over 60 operating companies in more than 6 businesssectors: Information Technology; Shipping; Retail; Real Estate; Financial Services; Consumer Products; Traveland Tourism and Construction Companies. The Group was founded by two enterprising brothers, IbrahimSharaf and Sharaffudin Sharaf, of UAE origin during the last quarter of the 20th century.The Sharaf Group is one of UAE’s largest and most respected business conglomerates. Sharaf Group companiestogether employ some 2600 people. Among The Group’s registered enterprises the standout names – suchas Sharaf Shipping Agency, Sharaf Industries, Sharaf Travels, Sharaf Enterprises, Sharaf DG, Sharaf Design andInformation Dynamics – have greatest presence in and around the Gulf Countries. The Group has experiencedsustained growth for years since its inception (1976) among other Arab business houses in the private sector.The Sharaf Group has operations in more than 20 countries across the continents.The impeccable reputation that The Sharaf Group has built for Financial Integrity, Discipline, Reliability,Trustworthiness and Product Delivery is truly enviable.Contact: Sharaf Group, PO Box – 576, Dubai, UAEPhone: +971 (4) 3520555 Email: sharafgp@sharaf.ae66