Business & Money | Monday 9 February, 2015 8:10 am

ARCADIS Announces Middle East Leadership Following Hyder Acquisition

ARCADIS, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm, announced its new Middle East regional leadership following the acquisition of Hyder Consulting in October 2014. Wael Allan will take the role of ARCADIS CEO for the Middle East region. Wael was previously Hyder...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 February, 2015 8:04 am

Dubai Customs explores means to promote two-way trading with Russian Business Council

As part of Irtibat, an initiative launched by Dubai Customs to nurture closer ties with foreign business communities based in the Emirate, Dubai Customs received a dignitary delegation from the Russian Federation and Russian Business Council in Dubai. The delegation also comprised representatives...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 February, 2015 12:48 am

Focus on affordable housing can further grow Dubai’s real estate sector: Chestertons

Chestertons, the international property agency established in 1805, stated that Dubai’s real estate market growth can sustain its growth by introducing more affordable housing projects. Several expats or end-users are currently looking at owning a property in Dubai however; it remains a distant...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 9 February, 2015 12:32 am

CPP, NAWAH Strike Agreement Aimed at Iraq Market

Pipeline engineering and construction leader China Petroleum Pipeline, along with distributor and logistics service provider North America Western Asia Holdings, announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement to jointly pursue potential energy sector development projects in Iraq....

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Sports | Monday 9 February, 2015 12:26 am

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing faces tough opening on 
Leg 4 from China to New Zealand

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) - the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR)-contesting team from the UAE capital – has set off on Leg 4 of the epic round-the-world challenge, which takes the racing yachts from China to New Zealand, looking to maintain its record of top-three finishes in the competition so far....

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Business & Money | Monday 9 February, 2015 12:19 am

IGCF 2015 Lines up Workshops and Interactive Lectures on Crisis Communication

The upcoming edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) will include two specialised workshops for government communication professionals, as well as students of mass communication and other stakeholders, the organiser Sharjah Media Centre (SMC) announced today.The workshops ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 February, 2015 11:43 pm

FrieslandCampina to showcase its world-class expertise at Gulfood

FrieslandCampina Middle East, part of Royal FrieslandCampina – the largest dairy co-operative in the world and famous for its brand ‘Rainbow Milk’, is showcasing its world-class expertise and products at Gulfood 2015 – the world’s largest annual food and hospitality show to be held later...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 February, 2015 4:08 pm

Emaar chosen as Featured Partner for the third Government Summit

The Organising Committee of the Government Summit, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that Emaar Properties PJSC has been chosen as Featured Partner for its third edition. The...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 8 February, 2015 2:45 pm

Deloitte: Technology investments a strategic priority; yet CIO innovation budgets remain insignificant

Organisations across the globe are setting their sights on stronger growth and, for many, technology investment is a strategic priority. Digital, analytics and big data are taking precedence as technology is changing the way businesses operate and companies are adapting their operating models to...

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Business & Money | Sunday 8 February, 2015 2:39 pm

UAE Capital investment in furniture crossed AED 1 billion

The furniture industry is a key element of the UAE economy, with more than 600 furniture factories operating in the country, representing 13% of the production of industries in the country, according to the organisers of the 10th Dubai WoodShow, the region’s leading and only dedicated...

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