Business & Money | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:40 pm

GOIC discusses industrial investment opportunities with an Emirati delegation

GOIC Secretary General Mr. Abdulaziz Bin Hamad Al-Ageelreceived an Emirati delegation of businessmen and investors headed by Sheikh Dr. Tariq Al-Qassimi, Chairman of “Al-Ittihad Investments” from Ras Al-Khaimah at GOIC’s headquarters in Doha, Qatar. The two parties discussed means ...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:37 pm

Study finds environmental cost of plastics NEARLY FOUR times LESS THAN alternative Materials

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) has highlighted the findings of a new study by Trucost, a leading environmental research organization, that finds the environmental cost of using plastics in consumer goods and packaging is nearly four times less than if plastics were...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:29 pm

Novus Aviation Capital expands portfolio with acquisition of three Boeing 737-900ER aircraft

Novus Aviation Capital (“Novus”), a leading global aircraft leasing platform based in Dubai, has announced the acquisition of three Boeing 737-900ER aircraft from PT Lion Mentari Airlines (“Lion Air”), which have been placed on long operating leases with the...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:28 pm

New International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses unveiled

 A new international forum that will bring together the official and national operations based around the world that facilitate and promote the retraining of racehorses has been formally unveiled at the ‘Lifetime Care for Thoroughbreds: Godolphin Forum’ in Newmarket, United...

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Culture & Education | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:26 pm

CNN Freedom Project to reach more audiences through CNN Arabic

The CNN Freedom Project - CNN’s long-running editorial initiative dedicated to ending modern day slavery - will reach new audiences by launching on CNN Arabic.   With a remit to enact change, educate and advocate against human trafficking, CNN Freedom Project on CNN Arabic will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:23 pm

Etihad Airways Medical Centre Collaborates With Fatima College to Sponsor Emirati Nurses

Etihad Airways Medical Centre (EAMC), the UAE’s first aeromedical facility, and Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) of The Institute of Applied Technology, have announced a new partnership to support the training and continued development of Emirati nurses in Abu...

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Technology & IT | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:19 pm

LG Breaks Another Guinness World Records™ Title This Time With Lightbulbs

One way to demonstrate greatness is setting a Guinness World Records title. No one does this better than LG Electronics.   LG achieved another Guinness World Records title for largest image created using only lightbulbs to demonstrate the exceptional energy efficiency of its Centum...

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Technology & IT | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:09 pm

Ericsson and KDDI partner to deliver Internet of Things connectivity to enterprises

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces a partnership with KDDI, a leading Japanese operator, to deploy Ericsson Device Connection Platform (DCP). The partnership will provide enhanced connectivity services to KDDI’s enterprise customers and support the deployment of IoT solutions on a global ...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:05 pm

Dubai Investments reports AED 516 million net profit in the first half of 2016

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has published its financial results for the period ended 30 June 2016.    Dubai Investments reported a strong first half of 2016 with net profit attributable to...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 1 August, 2016 12:02 pm

EmiratesGBC joins hands with Dubai Supreme Council of Energy to double rate of energy efficiency by 2030

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has joined hands with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy for initiatives to double the rate of energy efficiency in buildings by...

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