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UAE- ABB shows responsible use of technology
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Over the past century and more, ABB has provided many technologies in automation and power that have shaped the world as we know it today, said Pierre Leretz, president and region division manager for India, Middle East and Africa of the Process Automation Division of ABB at their regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi."Technology is the key in our business and is our ...
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UAE- RMD board wins GPCA 2013 award
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) JRD International, adds yet another accolade by winning the annual GPCA (Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association) PlastCon 2013 Award for "Excellence and Ideas in Plastic Innovation - Building and Construction sector" for their RMD boards - Imagineered Gennext materials for construction and interiors. The award ceremony took place at the InterContinental ...
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Nine West offers variety of accessories in Dubai
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Nine West has created a place for the accessory obsessed to find the most sought after designs; from handbags to hats, jewellery to sunglasses, and scarves to watches. The new Nine West accessory store opened in the world-renowned Dubai Mall on May 6 and is the first of its kind. The beautiful new space boasts 2,300 square feet of exceptionally designed and curated ...
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UAE- Inceif partners with Bank Nizwa in Oman
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Inceif, the Global University of Islamic Finance, is partnering with Bank Nizwa, Oman's first dedicated Islamic bank, to provide structured training and development initiatives for Omani nationals working in the Islamic finance industry.The collaboration is in line with Bank Nizwa's efforts aimed at aligning itself with the 'employer of choice' adage ...
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Partnerships offer more choice for passengers
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Evolving partnerships between airlines in Europe and the Middle East are delivering significant new options for international air travellers, including reconnecting markets no longer served by European carriers, the president and chief executive officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, said on Thursday.Addressing the prestigious Vlerick Marketing Colloquium in the Belgian ...
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Emirates sees 777X role beyond A350-1000
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Emirates chief executive officer Tim Clark said there isn't much overlap between Boeing Co's new 777X and the Airbus SAS A350-1000 long-range jet, allowing him to accommodate both models in his fleet.The 777X that Boeing has begun to market would be the airline's long-range workhorse on routes of about 14 hours, with the A350-1000 deployed on shorter ...
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Masdar and IFC in $1.5b deal for clean energy projects
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Masdar and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank, announced their intention to collaborate on the advancement of clean energy projects.The memorandum of understanding (MoU), which was signed last week in Washington D.C., paves the way for the two parties to explore opportunities for the development of large-scale projects ...
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Mozambique UAE sign air transport pact
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Mozambique and the UAE on Thursday in Dubai signed a bilateral accord covering air transport.The agreement will pave the way for airlines to launch services for the movement of passengers and cargo, and will serve as a basis for the growth of trade and investment and the development of partnerships in sectors such as tourism.The accord was signed by UAE Minister of ...
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UAE- Central govts should not bail out subordinate ones
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Central governments around the world should not bail out a subordinate government because it creates a 'moral hazard', says a Nobel Laureate."When a central government bails out a subordinate government it subsidises the subordinate government's profligacy and creates incentives for them to want subsequent bailouts," said Dr Thomas J. Sargent, ...
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Knowledge is key to economic growth Mansouri
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, has stressed that knowledge today is crucial to production and economic growth around the world. This came in his opening speech at the 2nd "Economic Policy Development Forum", held under the banner "Sustainable Wealth Based on Knowledge" in Dubai.The minister stated that the UAE's efforts in ...
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HDFC targets 20 GCC growth
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) HDFC Ltd, India's premier housing finance company, has brought 50 top developers to the 10th edition of India Homes Fair, a property fair exclusively for the Non Resident Indians (NRIs) in Dubai.These 50 top developers are from across India and are showcasing a wide variety of projects to the discerning NRI audience in the UAE. In an exclusive interview with Khaleej ...
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UAE- Hamptons Q1 sales record 41 growth
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Hamptons Mena, the premier property services company in the region, recently recorded a 41 per cent growth in the volume of real estate transactions in its primary market of Dubai during the first quarter (January to March) of 2013, compared to the same period last year.The value of the sales transactions, led principally by the residential sector, increased by 38 per ...
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KL Gates advises Nabil Foods founding family on strategic partnership with The Carlyle Group
A Dubai-based team of lawyers from global law firm K&L Gates LLP has advised Jordan's Rassam family on the sale of a significant minority interest in Al Nabil Food Industries Limited Company (Nabil Foods) to global alternative asset manager, The Carlyle Group. The transaction closed on 13 May 2013 and is the first significant investment by an international private equity house into ...
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Al Dar builds the biggest MDX booth for GETEX
In the recent edition of the Gulf Education and training exhibition held at the world trade centre Middlesex University participated with the largest booth which was built by Al Dar Universal communication ...
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Sarpinos Pizzeria opens second restaurant in Dubai Marina
Sarpino's Pizzeria, an international Italian food chain, has announced the opening of its second restaurant in Dubai Marina, next to Marina Yacht Club. The property is part of the Planet Group, a conglomerate of 11 established companies with business interests in hospitality, travel, aviation, freight forwarding, cargo, hotel, real estate, entertainment, food and beverage, exhibitions, ...
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Tawam Osteoporosis Support Group organises Save Your Bones symposium
Tawam Hospital announced that its osteoporosis support group will organise a symposium for osteoporosis patients, their families and orthopaedic professionals at the hospital on May 16, ...
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HP Enterprise Services signs global agreement with SAP AG
HP Enterprise Services announced a new global agreement with SAP AG through which it will deliver managed mobility services to help clients convert customer interactions into revenue opportunities and improve employee productivity with mobile ...
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Waha May Spend 200 Million Dirhams on U.A.E. Health Care Assets
Aercap Holdings NV (AER) , plans to spend as much as 200 million dirhams ($54 million) on health care assets in ...
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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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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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