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Mohammed Bin Rashid announces post e-Government era with launch of m-Government
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the post e-Government era with the launch of the 'Mobile Government' (m-Government) initiative, marking a significant breakthrough in the delivery of government services to the public through their mobile phones, anywhere and ...
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Al Rostamani Communications recognized in NEC EMEA Partner Conference in Dubai
At the NEC EMEA Partner Conference 2013 held in Dubai from 24th till 26th April, NEC awarded Al Rostamani Communications the 'Best Banking Solutions Partner' for banking solutions implemented in the ...
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Danish Intepretation Systems appoints NMK Middle East as the exclusive distributor
Danish Intepretation Systems (DIS), a Shure company, has appointed NMK Middle East FZCO as the exclusive distributor for supplying its award-winning Conference Solution product range to Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and United Arab ...
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Middle East Events Companies To Join Forces In Face Of International …
Dubai , UAE – May 22, 2013: The Middle East events industry is battling a "misconception" that internationally-based firms are superior at servicing major events. Regional companies that supply events with human resources, creative ideas, technology and equipment are facing stiff competition for lucrative deals from European firms in particular. Eyeing upcoming events in ...
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TEDxWWF Captures The Minds And Hearts Of UAE Audience Through An Array …
Abu Dhabi , UAE – May 22, 2013: Abu Dhabi played host to the world-renowned TEDxWWF conference under the theme 'One Planet Living' yesterday, which brought 11 speakers to the capital, to share insightful ideas and sustainable solutions across a wide range of topics. Based on the international TED conferences devoted to "ideas worth spreading", TEDxWWF is a non-profit ...
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UAE leads GCC economic recovery
Monday, May 20, 2013 Dubai: The UAE is attracting a huge chunk of foreign private capital entering into the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region, thanks largely to the local investment opportunities in the ...
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Research and Markets HVAC Market in the UAE Building Sector-April 2013
"HVAC Market in the UAE Building Sector-April 2013" report to their offering. UAE building sector is currently recuperating from the economic slowdown and is beckoning positive signs of recovery. Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the two growth centers of UAE, are driving the revival process of the UAE construction industry with optimistic growth plans. With the resurgence of ...
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Etisalat says Nigeria unit inks $1.2bn loan deal
UAE telecommunications giant Etisalat said its Nigeria unit had secured a $1.2bn medium term syndicated loan facility to refinance existing debt and expand its ...
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Ajman Ruler briefed on Education Ministrys strategies
WAM AJMAN, May 22nd, 2013-- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman on Wednesday commended the top UAE leadership's support for education and emphasised that investment in this sector is highly important, saying that people are the soul of development in all areas. The Ruler made his remarks as he received Humaid bin Mohammed Obaid Al Qatami, ...
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Abu Dhabi cancer wave initiative saves lives
ABU DHABI // A cancer awareness programme highlighting for the first time three forms of the disease in one initiative has saved lives in the emirate. That's the view of Dr Lamia Safieldeen, senior officer in cancer control and prevention at Health Authority Abu Dhabi (Haad), who spoke on the sidelines of a ceremony celebrating the achievements of the six-month "cancer wave" ...
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South African doctor denies causing deformity UAE court hears
ABU DHABI // A doctor misplaced a screw during surgery on a patient's back leaving him permanently deformed, a court heard today. JF, from South Africa, is appealing a Dh5,000 fine after being found guilty of negligence in his treatment of the patient. However, the doctor and his lawyer complained to the Appeals Court head judge, Dr Khairi Al Kabbash, that they had not been told of the ...
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Tobacco tax increase across GCC will see rise in illicit trade experts warn
DUBAI // Increasing tobacco tax by 100 per cent will result in a rise in illicit trade and will see young people targeted by gangs involved in smuggling, experts have warned. As Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) finance ministers deliberate over the 100 per cent increase in duty on tobacco products, a White Paper was published yesterday that highlights growth in illicit trade beyond the control of ...
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Prison term upheld for son of accused in UAE sedition case
ABU DHABI // The son of one of 94 Emiratis accused of sedition had his 10-month prison term for misreporting the trial on Twitter upheld by the Appeals Court today. The judicial department said the man had dishonestly and in bad faith published articles about court proceedings and other circumstances surrounding the arrest of the 94. In doing so he put "social peace" at risk and ...
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Before the WWEs visit to Abu Dhabi in October R-Truth wrestles with big questions
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Raw is returning to Abu Dhabi later this year, bringing with it its roster of bulky blokes engaging in some highly theatrical ...
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Etisalat secures USD1.2bn loan to fund network expansion
USD1 .2 billion loan with a consortium of 13 Nigerian banks to refinance existing debt and expand its wireless network. In a statement to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Etisalat said its Nigerian business will use the medium term syndicated loan, which has both naira and US dollar tranches, to refinance its commercial medium term debt ...
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Recovering Dubai faces billions of maturing debt
A night view of the Gate building is seen at the Dubai International Financial Center, DIFC, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday Aug. 7, 2011. Stocks tumbled across the Middle East on Sunday as most regional markets reopened following the historic downgrade of the United States’ credit rating. The region’s markets mostly operate Sunday to Thursday. That meant they were the first ...
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DoT to start work on $47m Abu Dhabi bus terminal
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has announced it will soon begin work building a new $47.6 million (AED175m) bus depot project in Abu Dhabi, part of a $408m (AED 1.5bn) package of infrastructure works approved by the Executive Council. The depot will be built on a 10 hectare site in Khalifa City A, opposite Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Consisting of two facilities, it will be able to ...
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Emirates NBDs Tier 1 bond due today
Emirates NBD, Dubai's largest lender, plans to price its first core capital-boosting bond on Wednesday, arranging banks said, amid strong demand for the imminent deal. Price guidance for the perpetual bond, meaning it has no fixed maturity date but cannot be redeemed before six years at least, was set at 6 percent on Wednesday morning, after indications of the low 6 percent area released ...
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Emirate Sharjah to strengthen economic and cultural ties with Korea
-Korea Economic Partnership Forum, hoping to make the most of the new avenues of economic opportunities and possibilities," said HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Centre. HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi will be heading the Sharjah delegation, comprising the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ...
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Dolphin Energy Limited issues 2012 sustainability report
And once again, the report has been classified 'A/GRI Checked' by the Global Reporting Initiative, indicating high levels of transparency and disclosure, the fourth year in a row that the report has been graded in this manner.Commenting on the company's performance, Dolphin Energy's CEO, Mr. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, said, "Last year proved to be an exceptional 12 months for ...
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Dr. Moopens Foundation expands reach of its Healing Touch initiative in India
Dr. Moopen's Foundation, the charitable arm of DM Healthcare, a leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and India, has set up a diagnostics facility in South 24 Paraganas, a remote district in West Bengal, ...
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Oracle survey highlights cloud integration challenges within UAE companies
Oracle has announced the results of a 'Cloud for Business Managers: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly' report, which found that the majority of businesses around the world have not yet adequately integrated their cloud applications across their business ...
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UAEs Etisalat waiting to hear on Maroc Telecom bid
Etisalat has yet to hear back from Vivendi on its bid for the French firm's 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom, the chief executive of the UAE's No.1 telecom operator said on ...
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Etihad Airways appoints UAE National as General Manager in Belarus
WAM ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Mansour Al Marzouqi as its new General Manager in Belarus. Al Marzouqi joined Etihad Airways' Graduate Management program in 2007, subsequently holding several key positions in sales and business development in the UAE before being appointed General Manager of the Maldives in 2011. ...
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Sporting legends in Dubai for a night of boxing at Dubai Sports City this Friday
WAM DUBAI: A host of sporting legends will lace up their boxing gloves this Friday night at Dubai Sports City (DSC)'s recently opened indoor Football Dome, it was announced today. Those legends, including former rugby union stars Shane Williams from Wales and All-Black Carlos Spencer, as well as ex-England One-Day International cricket captain Adam Hollioake, will take to the ring in the ...
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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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