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Ministry of Health-Sharjah Medical District appreciates FrieslandCampina …
The government endorsement follows FrieslandCampina ME’s recently-launched campaign – Eat Right, Be Active. As part of the campaign, the company emphasized the Eat Right, Be Active message through activities in various educational institutions as well as to medical professionals operating in ...
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UAE is committed to protecting economies
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Opening the third and concluding day of the 2013 WCO IT Conference and Exhibition, hosted by Dubai Customs under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, reiterated that the global event represents a good ...
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Training drive targets engineers technical professionals
(MENAFN - Arab News) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) will present a special four-day training event in Dubai focused on three of the organization's continuing education courses for engineers and technical professionals.The event is scheduled at Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, from June 23-26."We are excited about bringing our training programs for mechanical ...
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Sony launches new XB920 Headphones
Sony, the leading consumer electronics and entertainment brand, announced its association with popular RJ - Kris Fade of Virgin Radio Dubai 104.4 - as the UAE's brand ambassador for the new Sony XB920 headphones featuring a deep bass ...
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MCN launches Platform5 in the region
Middle East Communication Network (MCN), one of the leading advertising and marketing communications agency networks in the MENA region, announced the launch of Platform5, a new performance-driven, integrated services and technology agency that will offer key digital support across the MCN Group's UM, Initiative and Magna ...
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Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company participates in Arabian Travel Market 2013
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC unveiled its commitment to meeting the needs of the Middle East traveller seeking luxury and sophistication, as part of its participation at ATM ...
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Arabian Automobiles Renault records 49 growth in 2013
Arabian Automobiles, the exclusive dealer of Renault in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has witnessed 49% growth in the sales for 2013 for the Renault brand compared to the same four month period last ...
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UAE-funded housing project starts in Kabul
In line with its drive to support progress in developing countries, Acting Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi and his accompanying delegation attended a foundation stone-laying ceremony for a housing project in Kabul on Thursday.The total cost of the project is $182.58 million (around Dh670.61 million) and the funding came under the directives ...
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UAE’s Esma bans sale of water without Emirates Quality Mark
From September this year, the quality of bottled drinking water and ice products can be verified by checking whether the product has been approved by the Emirates Standardisation Metrology Authority (Esma), in which case it will contain the Emirates Quality Mark. Imported and locally produced bottled water and ice products will soon be required to be manufactured to conform with the unified ...
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Guidance Software signs StarLink as Master Distributor in Middle East
StarLink, the Middle East's trusted security-specialized Value-Added-Distributor has been signed as the Master Distributor for Guidance Software in the region. Guidance Software is recognized globally as a leader in digital forensics, cyber security, and e-discovery ...
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Dubai Health Authority holds diabetes education forum
The Dubai Health Authority in partnership with Lilly, held a diabetes education forum for diabetics and their family members, to help them better understand the disease and its ...
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Dubai Chamber roundtable highlights Dubai-Azerbaijan tourism potential
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a roundtable discussion on "Expanding Tourism between Dubai and Azerbaijan" through its international representative Office in Baku at the Azerbaijan Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel ...
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Al Dhabi Investment selects Misys Sophis Value for front-to-back portfolio and risk capabilities
Misys, the global leader in financial services software solutions, and Al Dhabi Investment PJSC (ADI), a UAE private investment firm, have unveiled plans for ADI to extend its coverage into new asset classes and financial instruments, made possible with the implementation of Misys Sophis ...
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Dubais Atlantis seeking $850m loan
Dubai's iconic island resort Atlantis, The Palm, is raising an $850m syndicated loan to refinance existing debt and provide new funds, Reuters has reported, citing banking sources. The hotel is refinancing a $700m, 12-year term loan that was signed in July 2005, which backed the construction of the luxury hotel resort and aquatic theme park. Syndication is expected to be completed by ...
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Al Ain opens first multi-level underground car park
Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport (DoT) has opened the first underground multi-level car park in Al Ain's downtown area, Gulf News has reported. The Dhs100m facility covers more than 9,000 sq m with 424 parking bays, and has some 16 bays for people with special needs. Parking will be free for the first six months, the DoT ...
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UAE to closely monitor school canteens
The UAE education ministry has said it is to work directly with food suppliers in order to distribute food products to school canteens starting from the next academic year, Gulf News has reported. The plan aims to ensure that schools meet their health and nutrition standards, said the head of Nutrition and School Health Department at the ministry, Aisha Al ...
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Dubai Events and Promotions Est. tasked with boosting retail sector
The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued a law to rename the Dubai Events & Promotions Establishment to Dubai Festivals Retail Sector Promotion Establishment, Wam has reported. The new law empowers the body to cooperate and coordinate with public and private sectors and promote retail to advanced levels, as well as to attract greater numbers of visitors and ...
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Shaikh Khalifa and Mohammad congratulate Sharif
Islamabad: Eisa Abdullah Al Basha Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan has conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed ...
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Dubai- Investments in DWC reach USD6.66b so far
(MENAFN) Dubai Aviation City Corporation's (DACC) COO, Rashid Bu Qara'a, stated that investments in Dubai World Central (DWC) have reached USD6.66 billion until now, reported Gulf News.Qara'a added that another USD136 million is being invested by Emirates Airline in the USD32.66 billion facility to develop its pilot and cabin crew training facility.He said that 37 large logistics ...
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UAE’s Shehhi dialect at risk of disappearing scholars say
RAS AL KHAIMAH // The Shehhi dialect, widely spoken in mountain communities on the northern tip of the UAE, could disappear within generations, say scholars. The dialect, derived from a South Arabian language, is incomprehensible to people not familiar with its rasping melody, unique vocabulary and grammar. And while it may have deep and ancient ...
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Private players get to do more in Abu Dhabi
Under a Dh3 billion project announced recently by Abu Dhabi Municipality, private investors will be invited to build and operate small-scale malls alongside community facilities such as swimming pools, gymnasiums and libraries. The differentiating factor would be amenities not provided by masterplanned developments like convenience shops, leisure facilities and government services, ...
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UAE money supply at Dh59.4bn
Central Bank of the UAE announced that money supply M0 (currency in circulation + currency at banks) increased by 1.0 per cent from Dh58.8 billion at the end of February 2013 to Dh59.4 billion at the end of March of the same year. Money supply aggregate M1 (currency in circulation plus monetary deposits, i.e., current accounts ...
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First Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Property in UAE to Open in the Dubai Marina – Multi
Dubai--Wyndham Hotel Group recently announced plans to open the first Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in the United Arab Emirates after signing an agreement with Sigma III Limited, a subsidiary of British-owned developer The First Group, to manage its 33-story building in the Dubai Marina. The Wyndham Dubai Marina is currently under development and is expected ...
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Atletico stun Real to win their 10th Kings Cup
More than 1.5 million Syrians have fled their conflict-ravaged homeland, the UN's refugee agency said, warning that the real figure could be even higher as the tally only reflected those who register with aid ...
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UAE has come a long way applying e-Government
Abu Dhabi: Dr Engineer Ali Mohamad Al Khouri, Director General of Emirates Identity Authority stressed that the UAE has made important strides on the road to transform to the ';Electronic Government'; under its quest to establish its international competitive position, and to be one of the best governments across the world by the year ...
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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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