Environment & Energy | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 6:46 am

Energy minister opens Saudi pavilion at Astana Expo 2017

Saudi participation in Expo 2017 in Astana reflects the Kingdom’s drive to develop and use sustainable energy, said Minister of Energy, Industry and Natural Resources Khalid Al-Falih. The Kingdom is participating in the expo in the Kazakh capital with a wing supervised by the King Abdullah...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 6:44 am

New tax doubles price of cigarettes, energy drinks in Saudi Arabia

Prices of cigarettes and energy drinks have doubled with the implementation of an excise tax that became effective midnight Saturday in a measure unprecedented in the Kingdom. The excise tax, commonly known as a “sin tax,” is imposed on “unhealthy products” that are likely...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 5:43 am

Etihad Airways Appoints New General Manager in Oman

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced the appointment of Hassan Al Yousuf as its new General Manager for the Sultanate of Oman.        Based at the airline’s offices in Muscat, Hassan is responsible for leading Etihad...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 5:00 am

Department of Community Development Dedicates an Evening to Sharjah’s Senior Citizens

The Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has expressed its delight in dedicating some of their charitable efforts during the holy month with the emirate’s older generation at an “Iftar with the elderly” they organised recently. This reflects the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 4:49 am

Eid Al Fitr Festivities at Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus

Andalus Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests to experience the most memorable time of the year with the finest staycation package. For rates starting at AED 850, guests can enjoy the perfect resort ambience while dining at some of the tastiest restaurants located along The Walk. Although...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 4:48 am

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi signs an MoU with Lycée Français Théodore Monod

As part of its commitment to support the French educational institutions in the UAE, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lycée Français Théodore Monod Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed by Professor Eric Fouache, Vice...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 4:20 am

Empower’s ‘Smile at 24 degrees’ campaign set to drive optimal utility savings for district cooling consumers

As the mercury rises, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has launched its nationwide summer campaign – ‘Smile at 24 degrees’. The campaign will be running for three months and it aims to reduce the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 4:15 am

‘floral Vandals’ Take to the Streets of Amsterdam

To mark the arrival of Kimpton® De Witt in Amsterdam – Kimpton’s first hotel in Europe and outside the Americas - hotel team members, together with the in-hotel florist, have taken to the streets to ‘vandalise’ bikes with beautiful flower arrangements....

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 4:06 am

AURAK Establishes Relationship with Irish University

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has signed an agreement which sees the University of Limerick (UL) becoming the university’s first Irish partner. The memorandum of understanding intends to stimulate intercultural activities and projects between the two universities,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 June, 2017 4:00 am

Michelin Organizes Tyre Safety Campaign Along With Dubai Municipality, Tasjeel & Rta

Michelin, the world’s tyre technology leader, along with Dubai Municipality, Road Transport Authority (RTA), Tasjeel and Central Trading Company, part of the Al Rostamani Group and importer of MICHELIN tyres for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has renewed its commitment to making road...

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