Technology & IT | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 12:38 pm

Social media celebrates UAE National Day

Global media intelligence firm, Meltwater has issued an analysis of UAE National Day trending topics on social media. The following analysis is based on 19,369 mentions of the event, captured in both English and Arabic on social media in the UAE during the period November 15th – December 5th, ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 12:32 pm

The French company, Babilou Group, announces the opening of Babilou Downtown Dubai

The prestigious French company, Babilou Group, opened its first Signature Nursery in Downtown Dubai, in November 2015 and announced the opening of its second branch in Umm Suqeim in the coming few weeks.  His Excellency the Ambassador of France to the UAE, Mr. Michel Miraillet and the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:41 am

The Reward Programme of Your Dreams

RAKBANK continues to turn dreams into a reality by revamping its “Dream It. Live It.” programme for its conventional and AMAL MasterCard® credit cards. The rewards available to cardholders range from some of life's basic necessities to the most indulgent...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:37 am

Abu Dhabi’s container port ready for next phase of expansion

Port operator, Abu Dhabi Terminals, announced that Khalifa Port Container Terminal is ready for the next phase of expansion and that new equipment will be added in 2016 and 2017 to keep up with demand for services. Abu Dhabi’s main container port is currently on 78% of its handling capacity...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:34 am

Thuraya Supports Crossing of the Empty Quarter Expedition

Leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator Thuraya Telecommunications Company has announced its support of a re-enactment of the first-ever crossing of The Empty Quarter (Rub' Al Khali), the largest sand desert on earth. To coincide with the 45th National Day of the Sultanate ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:33 am

Marina Mall Abu Dhabi’s ‘mammoth’ surprise

Giant footsteps were imprinted in Abu Dhabi as Marina Mall unveiled the UAE’s latest historical attraction, a 15,000 year-old Woolly Mammoth. In the presence of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Advisor to the President of the UAE and Chairman of the National...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:31 am

Peter Pan flies in for Dubai Winter Festival

The newly renamed Dubai Winter Festival is inviting families to go on a magical journey with some of the most loved fairy-tale characters. Peter Pan’s Christmas Adventure will be the theme of this year’s pantomime and  UK West End stars ‘Leading Lights Productions’ will ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:28 am

Hong Kong Trade Fairs in January and March 2016

Hong Kong and UAE have enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations on a range of products and services over the years. Adding to the Hong Kong’s business advantages, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organises more than 30 exhibitions each year to bring together buyers and suppliers...

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Government | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 3:59 am

King Salman seeks unified GCC action

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman met GCC Secretary-General Abdul Lateef Al-Zayani on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation among the six member countries and set the agenda for the two-day 36th GCC Summit Council meeting beginning on Wednesday. The king met with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 2:51 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH SWISS-AS TO DRIVE GROUP-WIDE MAINTENANCE STRATEGY

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the signing of a strategic relationship agreement with Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS), which will enable the airline and its equity partners to move to a common maintenance platform, and provide them with ...

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