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DoT No Objection Certification system project among top three worldwide
The Department of Transport's (DoT) in Abu Dhabi 'No Objection Certification' (NOC) system project was chosen among the top three projects worldwide for 'best project contributing to organizational value, sustainability and innovation', during the annual 'Operational Excellence Management' conference in London, ...
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Khalifa Fund presents innovative and success experiences in Abu Dhabi to motivate youths
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development organized the Second Tajribaty for number of projects funded by Khalifa Fund. Najla Al Midfa the Sr. Manager - Entrepreneurship Development Department presented a brief about Khalifa Fund and its financial and non-financial services, as well as the goals that the Fund is trying to accomplish and that include increasing the awareness among the Emiratis of ...
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Sharjah Transport invited to global conference
A delegation headed by Rahma Majid Al Shamsi, deputy director general of Sharjah Transport, will attend the event, which is one of the most important conferences in the field of transport. Nearly 252 companies and institutions were being expected for the ...
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Police’s Air Wing rescues tourists in sand dunes
Dubai: The Police’s Air Wing rescued an Australian and British tourist stuck in the sand dunes in the Al Faiya area of the emirate on ...
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Sharjah Charity supports Palestinian orphans
Sharjah: The Scientific Council of the Salafiyeh Call in Palestine yesterday approved the distribution of financial assistance provided by the Sharjah Charity International (SCI) to benefit 5,987 ...
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Domestic helper accused of bid to kill child
The housemaid, who has been detained at Bur Dubai police station, told police she was only defending herself. She became hysterical when police were called to the household and told officers she had never tried to kill the ...
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Dubai crude oil price for August 2013 delivery 5 US cents less pb than daily settlement price next month
WAM DUBAI, May 23rd, 2013 (WAM): Dubai Government's Department of Oil Affairs has notified its clients that the official price of Dubai crude oil, to be delivered next August, will be 5 US cents lower than the average daily settlement price of the DME Oman Crude Oil Financial Contract in Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) contracts traded during next month. The official monthly price of ...
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Ratings Recap Dubai Insurance Jupiter Ardelis TT Club
A.M. Best Europe - Rating Services Limited has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the issuer credit rating (ICR) of "bbb" and the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'B++' (Good) of United Arab Emirates-based Dubai Insurance Company PSC ...
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Sharjah air hangar saves 75 on cooling bill
A hangar at Sharjah Airport is set to save up to 75% on its cooling bill following the installation of an evaporative cooling system, according to the company which installed the system, Smart4Power . The company says the 20,000m² facility is expected to save up to $500,000 per year in energy bills, 5,400 MWh/year in energy consumption and will avoid the emission of 3440 tonnes of ...
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Dubai road deaths in 1-15 age group fall 40
Fatalities on Dubai roads in the 1 to 15 age group fell 40 per cent over the past three years, thanks to the traffic awareness programmes conducted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). RTA has run road safety campaigns in large hospitals and health centres targeting mothers and children in cooperation with Dubai Health Authority. Director of Traffic at RTA Traffic & Roads Agency ...
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Dubai reveals new aviation vision to 2045
Dubai is working to extend its ambitious aviation growth plan by an additional 15 years to 2045, emphasising the emirate's desire to remain a global leader in the ...
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DUBAL visits DEWAs sustainable building in Al Quoz
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received a delegation from Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL), at its Sustainable Building in Al Quoz, as part of DEWA's ongoing stakeholder-outreach and ...
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Operational efficiencies and cost control needed to support Healthcare infrastructure in Middle East
Healthcare infrastructure in the Middle East will be one of the key topics debated at the 5th Hospital Build and Infrastructure Middle East Exhibition and Congress, taking place from 3-5 June 2013 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition ...
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IFF presents at Dubai Beauty World with world renowned VP Perfumer Dominique Ropion
IFF, one of the global leaders for the creation of fragrances and flavors, will be present on Beauty World Middle East, to present a collection of new fragrance creations, developed by Mr Dominique Ropion, VP Perfumer at IFF, specifically for the Middle-Eastern ...
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Dubai Holding participates in Global Corporate Challenge for third consecutive year
For the third year running, Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, will be participating in the Global Corporate Challenge ('GCC'), the world's leading corporate health initiative aimed at changing the behaviour and improving the health of ...
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Leading global satellite players look to capitalise on $17.4bn military communications sector
A top line-up of international and regional experts in satellite communications will gather in Abu Dhabi next week to discuss the next steps forward in a global military communications market that is expected to reach $17.4bn this ...
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Lessons on how to keep Abu Dhabi clean
ABU DHABI // Women and children in Bani Yas have been given lessons in keeping the city clean. Over 700 women along with school teachers and pupils attended the lessons as part of the 'Assematy' [my capital] initiative, which was launched by Abu Dhabi Municipality in June 2010 to preserve the city. Activities included removing and painting over graffiti on walls. Participants were ...
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Body found in Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi police confirm
ABU DHABI // Police today confirmed that a dead body has been found in the Eastern Mangroves. On Tuesday, kayaking companies that operate in the tourist hotspot were told to stop tours as a "forensic investigation" was under way. School pupils from Al Muna Primary, on Hamdan Street, were among those who had turned up on Tuesday morning at the protected marine environment only to be ...
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Jail for Emirates flight attendant who stole passengers credit cards
Emirates Airline flight attendant who stole credit cards from two passengers then used them to shop for mobile phones has been sentenced to six months in prison. DT, 28, from India, was also fined Dh6,000 and ordered to pay the same amount to the passengers he stole from. The flight attendant stole from one passenger in business class who handed him his coat. "The next morning I received ...
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Why do you keep it Dubai government staff asked
Government employees are being urged to donate their unwanted clothes, furniture and home appliances to the needy and poor. Twenty-three organisations across Dubai are taking part in this year's "Why Do You Keep It?" campaign, organised by the Dubai Land ...
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Emirates set to add more Sri Lanka flights
Emirates Airline has announced plans to increase capacity on its services to Sri Lanka from June 30, with the addition of three more flights per ...
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Arabtec Holding appoints David Doyle as Chief Risk Officer
Arabtec Holding PJSC (Arabtec), a construction company in MENA specialising in complex projects, announced the appointment of David Doyle as Chief Risk Officer, a key role that will support Arabtec in ensuring efficient and effective governance and delivering a best in-class enterprise risk management ...
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Royal Yacht Club of Ras Al Khaimah partners with Italys Club Nautico di Roma
The partnership aims to promote cultural exchange and develop water sport activities, races and competitions amongst members of both clubs. The clubs will also be exploring the possibility of seasonal packages to maximize the sailing experience in both countries for members and non-members alike.Club Nautico di Roma is a privately owned yacht club located in Rome, Italy, and was established in ...
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Emirati Women Breaking Barriers forum on 27 May
Breaking Barriers The event, which gathers the first Emirati women in their career, will shed lights on the first Emirati women in their profession to celebrate their stories and discuss gender, family, culture and traditions ...
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DigiValet introduces its groundbreaking guest services technology to Middle East
DigiValet, a global leader of in-room automation technology for the luxury hospitality industry, has expanded into the GCC market through two flagship projects - the Armani Hotel in Dubai, UAE and the Torch in Doha, ...
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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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