Business & Money | Thursday 31 March, 2016 6:55 am

Barclays to support women entrepreneurship in rural Abu Dhabi areas

As part of its continuous commitment to supporting the local community with a special focus on women, Barclays announced today the launch of the Women Entrepreneur Support Project (WESP), which aims at supporting women in Abu Dhabi’s rural areas.    The programme, which is...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 March, 2016 5:10 am

Green Valley Real Estate launches projects worth AED 620 million

Close on its completion of landmark projects in Turkey, UAE and other parts of the Middle East, Green Valley International Real Estate – one of the leading real estate companies in the region, has announced the launch of two iconic projects worth AED 620 million in Morocco and...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 31 March, 2016 4:38 am

His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi inaugurates GITEX Shopper Spring 2016

Eager to snap up the unbeatable deals on the latest must-have gadgets, thousands of technophiles flocked to GITEX Shopper Spring, the region’s leading and highly anticipated consumer electronics event, on its opening day. Inaugurated by His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 31 March, 2016 4:31 am

Rixos The Palm launches new ultra-all-inclusive package

Rixos The Palm has launched an ultra-all-inclusive package option for guests staying at the resort - making it the first of luxury multi-concept resort in the UAE.  In addition to the existing bed and breakfast and half board packages, guests can now upgrade to an ultra-all-inclusive...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 31 March, 2016 4:11 am

150 Students from Adventures Students Camp Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

150 students from the Adventures Students Camp ‘Aqdar’ National Service program visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The visit falls in line with the field visits program designed to acquaint students with the mosque, which constitutes a prestigious religious, cultural and touristic...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 March, 2016 4:04 am

Nobel Museum Exhibition 2016 receives top dignitaries and government officials

Nobel Museum Exhibition 2016, organised by Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation – a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives – received high profile visitors, including top dignitaries, officials and ministers, as the event continued its successful journey in ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 March, 2016 3:45 am

Saif bin Zayed Attends the “Innovative Firefighting” Seminar in Abu Dhabi

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, stressed the importance of expertise and information exchange between world countries, in order to enhance community protection against various risks. He also highlighted the importance of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 31 March, 2016 2:42 am

CHILDREN DANCE WITH THE STARS OF DISNEY LIVE!

20 lucky children were today treated to a dance Masterclass with the stars of Disney Live! ahead of their Mickey’s Music Festival extravaganza, taking place from 6 – 9 April.   Hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the group of young fans relished the opportunity to learn...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 30 March, 2016 5:12 pm

Lebanese Nationals Largest Investors in Portugal Golden Visa Program

More and more frequently, the term second passport is coming up in conversations in coffee shops and amongst Lebanese nationals globally. Since the outbreak of conflict in Syria and the Middle East, the number of Lebanese passport holders seeking a second passport and European...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 30 March, 2016 5:09 pm

AED 5.3 billion generated cash balance for DP World in 2015

DP World generated a cash flow of $1.43 billion (AED 5.3 billion) as at December 31, 2015, in spite of  the global economic slowdown and world trade slump. The strong cash generation is due to the Group’s ambitious expansion plan and growth of its portfolio of global terminals and...

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