Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 18 August, 2017 12:00 pm

Mleiha .. a Fierce Terrain Challenging the Strongest

Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism in Sharjah is a destination that blends two of nature’s most dramatic elements in one setting as thrills and spills power their way through the dunes, while just a few kilometers away, eco-tourists relax in some of the most tranquil surroundings in the...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 5:15 am

Dana Gas bondholders face ‘significant liability’ in UAE court case

Investors in Dana Gas’s $700 million Islamic bond are likely to have to repay the company a “significant” amount as a result of legal action in the UAE, the company said on Tuesday. In a case which has unsettled the Islamic finance industry, Dana is seeking in UAE and British...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 4:30 am

Dubai Pepsi bottler loses fizz ahead of sugar ‘sin tax’

The Dubai-based Pepsi bottler lost some of its fizz in the second quarter as sales retreated. Dubai Refreshment, which bottles Pepsi and other sodas such as Mountain Dew and 7Up, reported a 12 percent fall in second-quarter profit to 24.7 million dirhams ($6.7 million) as sales also declined by...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 4:20 am

Google cancels staff meeting over fears of online harassment

Alphabet’s Google canceled on Thursday a company-wide meeting scheduled to discuss the controversy over a memo opposing diversity policies, the company said, citing concerns about personal attacks on employees from far-right commentators. The company meeting was called to discuss the...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 4:17 am

Emirates faces tough decisions over the future of the A380

 For almost a decade, the image of Emirates has been intertwined with that of the double-decker jumbo jet, the Airbus A380. It is an image that may need to be reviewed as doubts about the viability of the aircraft’s future mount. “Emirates has not appeared likely to order...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 4:00 am

Dubai says 88 property projects launched in the first half

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) on Saturday said that a total of 88 property projects were launched during the first six months of the year. The agency also said that 68 real estate projects were registered with the government, amounting to an investment value worth Dh21 billion (SR21.44...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 3:45 am

Non-oil trade at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone hits $80.2 billion in 2016

Non-oil trade at Jebel Ali Free Zone rose 17 percent to $80.2 billion (SR300.75 billion) or an equivalent 27.9 million tons in 2016, from 23.9 million tons a year earlier. China kept its position as the free zone’s major player with $11.3 billion worth of non-oil goods, equipment and...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 3:00 am

Damac reports decline in property development sales

Damac Properties reported a second consecutive quarterly income decline after property development sales fell sharply. The developer behind the only Trump-branded golf course development said total comprehensive income declined 19 percent to 704.8 million dirhams ($191.9 million) as the money it ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 August, 2017 3:19 pm

Max launches its 2017 “Back to School” Collection

As we are approaching the end of the holiday season, children are returning from their vacations to get prepared for an exciting new term at school. The ‘Back to School’ collection from Max, the largest value fashion brand in the region features a wide range of backpacks, lunch boxes,...

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Sports | Thursday 17 August, 2017 12:57 pm

Dubai-headquartered Ecolog reaches milestone in sports sponsorship

Ecolog, a Dubai-based leading provider of supply chain, construction, technology, facility management, and environmental services, will celebrate a sponsorship milestone this week as Macedonia’s KF Shkëndija Tetovo heads to Italy to play European giants AC Milan in the UEFA Europa League ...

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