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remember just a few years ago, whenever I would travel abroad and people would
ask me where I live, I would say Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The usual response would be: Where is that? Then I mention Dubai and start getting somewhere. This summer, I didn’t have to go through that even once whilst away on summer holiday. As soon as I mentioned Abu Dhabi, people responded with “Wow,” or “I would love to visit there,” or “I heard about such-and-such in Abu Dhabi.”
Yes, Abu Dhabi is now officially on the international tourism map. Number four on CNN’s “Ten Top Destinations to Visit” list of 2015, Abu Dhabi has made some remarkable strides in attracting more and more tourists each year through a collaborated and sustainable tourism strategy. In this month’s issue, we explore Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry by looking at the evolution of this increasingly prosperous sector of the economy. Then in “Lets Benchmark,” we look at what makes a city a tourist hotspot as we explore some of the world’s other top destinations. “Delivering Excellence in Medical Services” this month features Dr. Mai Al Jaber from Mubadala’s Healthpoint Hospital, who joins us to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and offers our readers some tips and advice on women’s health and wellness. In our episode on “Sharing Excellence,” PSE meets up with Mr. Sultan Al Dhaheri, the acting Executive Director of Tourism at Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, who shares with us his insights and vision for the future of Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector. Also, meet Asma Lootah, Founder and Owner of The Hundred Wellness Centre and find out how she built her “Happy Hub” in the heart of Dubai. In this month’s “Empowering Excellence” article in “Knowledge Exchange,” Martin Roll, INSEAD MBA and Business and Brand Strategist, shares his views on “Building a Customer-Centric Mindset.” In “Project Management at a Glance,” our new guest writer Alexander Matthey shares his expertise and experience on “Project Management Networking.”
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In November, we explore the growth and developement of Abu Dhabi’s banking and finance industry into the world class system it is today
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In December, PSE takes you into the thriving renewable energy sector in the capital PSE also takes a look at the Excellence Award winners of ADAEP’s 4th cyde.
As the capital continues to diversity its economy, the manufacturing sector has seen phenomenal growth. Find out more.
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