Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 4:01 am

“UAE Reads” Initiative to be Launched On Monday

On the directives of Her Highness Dr. Sheikha Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, the “UAE Reads” initiative will be launched this upcoming Monday. This cultural initiative is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the UAE University and the ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 2:08 am

Children Learn the Art of Making Sound Effects at the SCRF

From plastic bottles, pipes, cans, straws, balloons, rubber, wood, grains and even an X-ray sheet children visiting the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival were taught how to create sound effects that could be used for animation and theater.    These skills were part of a...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 April, 2016 4:26 pm

Mashreq Qatar launches Biometric Banking

 Continuing its legacy of innovation in digital banking, Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the GCC, has announced the launch of biometric security for mobile banking in Qatar, allowing its customers to use their fingertips as password. Mashreq is one of the first banks in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 April, 2016 4:16 pm

Alitalia significantly reduces losses by €381 million in 2015

Alitalia confirmed today it is on track to become profitable by 2017, as it reduced its losses by € 381 million in 2015 compared to the previous year.    This important result for 2015 comes as the airline announced its first full reporting year under a three-year turnaround...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 April, 2016 9:53 am

Conrad Hotels & Resorts Set to Debut Smart Luxury in Doha, Qatar

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel portfolio for the new smart luxury traveller, today announced the signing of a management agreement with Assets Real Estate Development Company for the 325 guestroom Conrad Doha, expected to open in early...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 April, 2016 7:25 am

Taiwan honoured at ATM for show of strength following recent earthquake

Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the region’s leading travel industry showcase, has named Taiwan as the recipient of the New Frontiers Recovery Award 2016 at a special presentation that was also broadcast on ARN radio on the final day of the annual event.  “We wanted to recognise...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 April, 2016 6:13 am

Airport Show 2016 Dubai – large-scale airport projects attract French companies

Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, is organizing its 5th France pavilion at the Airport Show in Dubai from 9 to 11 May 2016. This show is the key event for companies that wish to be involved in the very large number of airport...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 April, 2016 6:02 am

ADP Celebrate the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ called for enhancing the culture of prevention in occupational safety and health among police staff members during the celebration to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which was held on Thursday at the Forensic Evidence Hall, at the Abu Dhabi Police General...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 April, 2016 5:55 am

Etihad Airways Unveils Global Fashion Week Sponsorship

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a comprehensive new global agreement with WME | IMG to become a major long-term partner to the fashion industry by supporting 17 fashion week events around the world annually.   Under the agreement, which is the first...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 30 April, 2016 5:11 am

Ford Lights up the Night with Psychology Guiding the Way

In the niche world of automotive lighting design – decisions are judiciously made with the knowledge that each choice can impact human psychology. Consider this all-too-familiar scenario: At the end of a long workday, there is still a traffic-clogged roadway to contend with on the drive ...

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