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Newgen EMEA Conclave to catapult organizations Beyond Operational Excellence
Newgen Software, a leading global provider of Business Process Management (BPM), Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and Customer Communication Management (CCM) solutions announced today that it will be holding its annual EMEA Conclave on the 8th of May, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt - ...
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Barclays announces key appointment in Abu Dhabi
A former Deutsche Bank, Citibank, Standard Chartered and BNP Paribas executive, Hammoud will be responsible for driving the Abu Dhabi business and will work closely with office heads in Singapore, Geneva, London and ...
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Ajman Ruler Fujairah Crown Prince Sheikhs attend wedding ceremony
WAM AJMAN, May 19th, 2013 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, last night attended a ceremony hosted by Sheikh Saeed bin Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi, on the occasion of the wedding of his son, Abdul Aziz, to the daughter of Sheikh Saeed bin Rashid Al Nuaimi. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, ...
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Red Crescent Honours winning schools in the Student Learning contest in Ras Al Khaimah
WAM RAS AL KHAIMAH, May 19th, 2013 (WAM) -- Winning schools in the Red Crescent Authority RAK Branch contest for student learning, held under the banner "Achieve the Dream of an Orphan" have been honoured at a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development in Ras Al Khaimah. During the ceremony, which was attended by principals and school students, Dr. Mohammed ...
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UAE death sentence torture dad took discipline a bit far says lawyer
DUBAI // A father convicted of torturing and killing his eight-year-old daughter has blamed the girl's injuries on his ex-wife. HS, 29, an Emirati, was providing his final submission to the Appeals Court, where he and his girlfriend are fighting convictions for torturing his two daughters, Wadeema and Mira, 7, as well as killing Wadeema. The father is appealing a death sentence, his ...
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Man found with 60 fake immigration stamps Dubai court told
DUBAI // A man was found with 60 fake immigration stamps, a court heard today. The Criminal Court heard that two Uzbeks were arrested in February last year while trying to use the stamps and when arrested led police to RK, 30, from Uzbekistan. Officers found forgery paraphernalia and some passports in his apartment. They were then led to another man's apartment, where they found more fake ...
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Free Ivy League education for all - now in Arabic
DUBAI // Courses from some of the world's top universities, including Stanford and Duke, will soon be available for free in Arabic thanks to a new initiative involving hundreds of UAE volunteers. Coursera, an online eduction company launched in the US last year by two Stanford professors, offers courses in English from dozens of leading institutions. Now it has teamed up the volunteer ...
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Halal products on UAE market ‘really halal’
The Emirates Standardisation and Metrology Authority (Esma) is to roll out the halal regulation package, guaranteeing that halal food, cosmetics and fashion items are really ...
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Dubai World Central begins construction of new agent warehouses at Logistics District
Dubai World Central (DWC), the world’s first purpose-built aerotropolis, has today announced new developments at DWC’s Logistics District, including the start of construction on the fourth complex of agent warehouses. Covering a total area of almost 8,700 square meters, with 5,443 sqm for warehouses and 1,373 sqm for office area, the new agent warehouses will be open for leasing in ...
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Etihad buys airport services companies
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has finalised the agreement to acquire three airport services companies which will accelerate and consolidate the development of in-flight catering services, ground handling and cargo operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Formerly part of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac), the three companies, Abu Dhabi Airport Services ...
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Arabian Gulf and the Dimensions of the Naming
Manama, May 19 (BNA) -- A study released by the Bahrain Centre for Strategic and International Studies and Energy (BCSISE), prepared by Dr. Bashir Zine El Abidine titled ' the Arabian Gulf and the Dimensions of the Naming ', that the Iranian stance in regard to naming ' Arabian Gulf ', raises strong controversies in the media, and that this stance insists on stamping the ...
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Zimbabwe seeks Dubai diamonds deal
Zimbabwe's state-owned mining firm is seeking an agreement to distribute diamonds directly to Dubai without breaking rules against the sale of gems from its Marange fields, it has been ...
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Hamptons sees 41 hike in Q1 Dubai deals
Real estate services firm Hamptons said it saw a 41 percent rise in its number of property transactions in Dubai for the first quarter of the year, compared to the same period in ...
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MEED announces GCC winners of quality awards for projects
The Gulf region's highest quality projects have been revealed at the recently concluded 2013 MEED Quality Awards for Projects, in association with Ernst & Young, the only GCC-wide awards programme that recognises completed ...
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Increase in leisure and business travelers will give boost to Abu Dhabi this summer
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced that airlines from around the globe will be increasing their weekly number of flights departing from and arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the coming summer ...
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Exclusive British companies Participate in Dubais Index 2013
UK companies with innovative design and unique products are back in this year's prestigious Index exhibition taking place in Dubai from 20-23 May 2013 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This is the 23rd year of Index and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is working closely with British Contract Furnishing & Design Association (BCFA) to promote British companies to Gulf-based architects, ...
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Al Nabooda Automobiles introduces recommended retail prices for Volkswagen in Dubai and Northern Emirates
Al Nabooda Automobiles has introduced the Volkswagen Middle East recommended retail prices for genuine parts and accessories in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The recommended retail prices for the brand are defined on a regional level in order to maintain consistently fair prices and high value for money across all GCC ...
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Alarm bells over future of Arabic language
Shop owners in Abu Dhabi must conform to a new standard of sign starting on July 1 - but Arabic still vies with English for attention. Sammy Dallal / The ...
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Sheraton Dubai Creek to close for major refurb
As of July 8, the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers will start a revamp which includes all guest rooms, the Vivaldi restaurant and other facilities in the hotel. The hotel will not be operational for 8-10 months and will be closed to the public, a statement said. The extensive renovation of The Sheraton Dubai Creek hotel will include a complete redesign of the public spaces and all 262 ...
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Top Stories on Dubai Chronicle on May 19th
Businesses in Dubai foresee rising demand and higher profits in Q2 2013 Businesses in Dubai are confident of growth trends continuing to the second quarter of 2013, shows the quarterly business confidence survey conducted by the Department of Economic Development (DED). ...
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Clint Hermes joins Sidra Medical and Research Center as General Counsel
Leading health and biomedical research attorney, Clint Hermes, has been appointed General Counsel at Sidra Medical and Research Center, a pioneering new facility in Qatar with a focus primarily on women's and children's ...
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SHUAA reports Q1 2013 results
SHUAA has started the year well, reporting the best bottom line result since June 2011. The financial impact of the turnaround programme is evident in the consistently improving bottom line. Revenues were Dhs36.2m down from Dhs55.0m on the same period in 2012, reflecting lower investment returns on SHUAA managed funds and the expected drop in fees and commissions following the decision to cease ...
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Standard Chartered introduces VISA Infinite Credit Card
Standard Chartered has launched, in partnership with VISA, the Standard Chartered VISA Infinite Credit Card, the UAE's most exclusive credit card, offering a wide array of luxury lifestyle privileges and unparalleled convenience to ...
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Edutainment reaches new heights at Sharjah Childrens Reading Festival
The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival has a lot to offer the discerning teacher. Regular workshops on a variety of subjects benefit not only the children, but also provide guidance to teachers, acquainting them with modern methods of imparting skills to ...
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Dubai’s Damas unveils limited-edition gold iPhone 5 for Dh45000
Luxury smartphone accessoriser Givori today launched its most opulent, sensual and anticipated product yet. The company announced a new partnership agreement with Damas Jewellery to sell products at select Damas Les Exclusives boutiques across the GCC market. The Charlotte Spring/Summer 2013 Collection comprises an iPhone5 (64GB) customised with 19-karat rose gold, the finest grade ...
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Olympics may be Dubai's next goal
Dubai is famous for being ambitious, sometimes to its detriment, but mostly to its advantage. It was ambition that made it the city the way it is now. For some, the recent announcement of a possible Olympic bid may seem overly optimistic, but what are Dubai’s chances realistically?
Dubai does nothing half-heartedly. Fifteen years ago, Dubai was just another city in the Gulf, there was nothing particularly special about it, apart from the fact that, for western workers, it was an attractive location because of the lack of income tax, but this it had in common with many other GCC cities. Read more
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