Environment & Energy | Thursday 12 October, 2017 3:17 pm

Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic signs MoU with GE to provide technical training for Saudi youth

GE (NYSE: GE) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic (SESP), a leading center of vocational learning in power utility technical education, to train Saudi youth for professional careers in the power sector.   The MoU was signed by Laith...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 October, 2017 3:14 pm

Nakheel investment in Deira Islands tops AED7.5 billion as developer inks deal for six marinas

Master developer Nakheel has now invested more than AED7.5 billion in infrastructure and construction at Deira Islands, with the latest – a contract for AED165 million deal to build six marinas – signed this...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 12 October, 2017 2:45 pm

Sharjah Business Women Council Inspires Entrepreneurs at GITEX 2017

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) is inspiring women entrepreneurs and innovators to enhance and expand their businesses in the technology sector through its presence at GITEX Technology Week 2017.   SBWC, one of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment’s five entities, is...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 October, 2017 2:39 pm

Time for banks to analyse approach to tackling money launderers and staying on the right side of regulators

Money laundering continues to cause a major problem for financial services institutions across the globe. PwC’s (PricewaterHouseCoopers) 2016 ‘Global Economic Crime Survey’ revealed that money laundering transactions are estimated at 2% to 5% of the global GDP, roughly USD...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 12 October, 2017 2:32 pm

6th Annual EmiratesGBC Congress in Dubai on Oct. 17 & 18

The sixth Annual EmiratesGBC Congress to be held on October 17 and 18 at the Pullman Dubai Creek City Center hotel, under the theme ‘Urban Energy: Powering Smart, Happy & Efficient Cities’ will highlight the various aspects of promoting human well-being in urban cities....

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Culture & Education | Thursday 12 October, 2017 2:22 pm

Plentiful Cinema-based Activities Offered by SICFF 2017

Alongside being the first-of-its-kind cinematic extravaganza curated for children and young adults, the fifth Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF 2017) has conceptualised and created a vast selection of hands-on activities, which are encouraging young participants to...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 12 October, 2017 2:06 pm

American University of Sharjah announces the foundation of the Office of Executive Education and Professional Development

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has taken a new initiative to enhance and centralize its executive education offerings by creating a new Office of Executive Education and Professional Development (OEPE). The new office will fall under the Office of the Chancellor.    AUS...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 12 October, 2017 12:53 pm

Etihad Airways Launches Loungewear Competition With Emirati Fashion Designers

Etihad Airways launched a competition earlier this week to engage four young Emirati fashion designers to create new onboard loungewear.   With local designers on the rise, Etihad Airways has chosen to cultivate home grown talent and engage the artists in a way that no other airline has...

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Sports | Thursday 12 October, 2017 12:47 pm

Sharjah Women Sports Cup 2017 Hosts 235 Competitors from 23 Organisations

The fourth edition of the Sharjah Women Sports Cup (SWSC 2017) concluded on a high note on Tuesday, with Sharjah Police crowned champions of the archery competition and Sajaya Young Ladies of taking the top spot in the volleyball contest.   Organised by Sharjah Women’s Sports...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 12 October, 2017 12:44 pm

Saudi Arabia to Underline Status as Regional Food Manufacturing Force at Gulfood Manufacturing

Saudi Arabia’s leading food industry companies are gearing up for the fourth edition of Gulfood Manufacturing, running from 31 October and 2 November at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), to demonstrate how regional food manufacturing firms and the global industry at large can play a...

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