Cars & Autos | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 12:00 am

Saudi Arabia spearheads GCC demand for commercial vehicle spare parts – market estimated to value US$3.65 billion by 2020

Experts discuss fresh opportunities at 5th Automechanika Dubai Network as Saudi’s truck and bus numbers surgeManufacturers and distributors of the GCC’s automotive aftermarket gathered in Dubai today to discuss new opportunities in the region’s commercial vehicle (CV) market, as Saudi Arabia ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 12:00 am

Saudi Arabia largest investor into the Egyptian market followed by Kuwait & UAE

First Equity Partners acquires majority 67% stake in White House SecuritiesBahrain headquartered FEP is one of the largest private equity firms from the GCC investing in EgyptFEP Egypt Direct Investment and Asset Management, an affiliate of First Equity Partners (FEP), a leading private equity...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 12:00 am

Over 650 people get free cancer examination on 1st day of Pink Caravan Ride

Figure includes 198 men screened for breast cancerFree breast cancer examinations were given to 652 members of the public in Sharjah and Al Dhaid cities during the first day of the Pink Caravan Ride launched on Monday, among them were 198 men.The ride aims to raise awareness about the importance of ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 17 March, 2015 7:00 pm

Casio unveils World’s First-Ever Standard Scientific Calculator with Arabic Display

Innovative device has potential to benefit over 2 million students across region Casio Middle East announced the launch of the world's first standard scientific calculator with an Arabic display. The first-ever calculator with an Arabic interface is a development of immense significance for the...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 17 March, 2015 1:58 pm

NISSAN, THE OFFICAL CAR OF THE “HAI’L NISSAN ITERNATIONAL RALLY” IN ITS 10TH ANNIVERSRY

11 Drivers will be supported by Nissan and the “Hero Of All Terrains” is the Rally’s official Zero carIn its continued drive to be a catalyst in establishing a world class vibrant motor sports environment in Saudi Arabia, Nissan took another powerful step in that direction by sponsoring the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 17 March, 2015 1:36 pm

Books – Made in UAE Topic of Discussion at Future Generation Festival

UAEBBY invites influential illustrators and publishers to weigh in on panel discussion Today the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) participated in a key panel discussion on Books – Made in UAE (B-MIU), which was held as part of the 'Future Generation Festival'. The annual festival,...

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Government | Tuesday 17 March, 2015 1:27 pm

ADNOC Distribution’s Training Facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport Receives Joint Inspection Group Accreditation

ADNOC Distribution’s Aviation Operations Division has achieved the Joint Inspection Group (JIG) accreditation for its training centre at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The accreditation entitles the Division’s training facility to host JIG approved training courses for its international...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 17 March, 2015 1:17 pm

UN Top Climate Official Visits Zayed Future Energy Prize Winner Liter of Light in Manila

Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Meets Volunteers at Liter of LightAbu Dhabi-UAE: March 14, 2015 – Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat visited...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 March, 2015 1:13 pm

MAGGI Diaries Returns for Second Season of Culinary Exploration

MAGGI Diaries, the popular web-based series covering the culinary journeys of five exceptional Arab women, returns for its second season to take viewers on a global journey of culinary exploration across India, Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Italy, experiencing...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 17 March, 2015 1:03 pm

Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grants Programme Awards USD100,000 to 12 Local Organisations

• USD 100,000 prize divided among 12 Middle East organisations committed to environmental causes• A panel of 9 jurors reviewed more than 300 submissions before selecting the 2014 winners• Programme has awarded Middle East recipients more than $1.39 Million (USD) over past fourteen...

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