Culture & Education | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 7:29 am

Ministry of Education launches ‘Dafra’ – an Interactive reading platform

His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, witnessed the launch of the digital interactive reading platform ‘Darfa’ by the Ministry of Education at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF). Inspired by the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 7:01 am

AED 1.47 billion Julphar sales in 2015

The Julphar general assembly distributes 11% of profits in cash in addition to 4% in shares to shareholders.    Lead by His Highness Sheikh Faisal Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries), the general assembly meeting took place in the company’s ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 6:26 am

MoI’s UAE Reads Initiative Sets another Guinness World Record

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Interior, the “UAE Reads” cultural initiative, which was organized by the UAE University, managed to set a new Guinness World Record title for the UAE with the ‘Largest Reading Lesson’. The event was attended by Her Highness Dr. Sheikha...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 6:13 am

“Excellence Diploma” candidates examine customer service practices in Burj Al Arab

Candidates enrolled in the ‘Customer Service Excellence Diploma’ program at the Ministry of the Interior, from the different local and federal departments, reviewed the best practices to provide distinguished services to Burj Al Arab visitors in Dubai. They were also briefed about...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 5:47 am

wasl Asset Management Group Sponsors Dubai Cares’ “Volunteer Emirates” Initiative

As part of its ongoing commitment to CSR programs, wasl Asset Management Group has signed an agreement with Dubai Cares to support its ‘Volunteer Emirates’ initiative which aims to enrich the learning environment for students across non-profit schools in the United Arab Emirates. ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 5:32 am

The United Arab Emirates Leads the Way with the Sustainable Lighting Initiative #iLEDtheway

I LED THE WAY, the ground-breaking new sustainability initiative in the United Arab Emirates, is pleased to announce its launch in partnership with the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) and Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), with the support of ADCB (Abu Dhabi ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 5:10 am

Emaar Hospitality Group marks ambitious expansion to Saudi Arabia
with Vida Jeddah Gate

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of global developer Emaar Properties, has marked its ambitious expansion to Saudi Arabia with the unveiling of its first hotel and serviced residence property in Jeddah Gate.  The 14 storey Vida Jeddah Gate hotel tower and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 4:56 am

AIR SEYCHELLES RECORDS PROFITABILITY IN 2015

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today reported its fourth year of profitability in a row, with net profits of USD2.1 million in 2015, on revenues of USD 105.4 million. Audited by KPMG, these financial statements also reflect growth in passenger traffic and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 4:29 am

Marriott International invites the world to discover the region with #MarriottTravels

With summer fast approaching, Marriott International is inviting travelers the world over to discover the Middle East and Africa with the launch of #MarriottTravels.     Launching 15 April, and available at any one of over 50 regional properties for stays between 15 May to 17...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 3:08 am

UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science Holds Technical Panel Meeting to Review Second Cycle Submissions

 The international technical review committee of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science meets on May 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi to assess the 91 pre-proposals received in its first phase. Comprising experts drawn from across the world, the committee will announce its final shortlist...

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