Culture & Education | Sunday 29 November, 2015 11:55 am

University of Dubai to establish new tie-ups to advance 
IT studies and research in Dubai

University of Dubai is fostering new relationships with a number of local and international companies to advance information technology studies and research in Dubai, said Dr. Eesa M. Bastaki, President of University of Dubai. Dr. Bastaki stated this while addressing an annual dinner event...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 November, 2015 11:50 am

DAMAC Properties’ DAMAC Heights Topped out

Luxury real estate developer DAMAC Properties, has announced its iconic 94-level tower ‘DAMAC Heights’, set in the prestigious Dubai Marina area, has been topped out.   The façade work at the US$653 million (AED2.4 billion) project has already reached level 69 and the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 November, 2015 2:25 am

GCC boards identify risk management as key issue in company governance

Following the last financial crisis and with the current economic climate, companies have been paying more attention to risk management. Boards play a crucial role in risk oversight, however, not enough board directors in the Gulf region are aware of and have clear visibility on the top risks...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 November, 2015 1:57 pm

Growing demand for luxury golf villas in Abu Dhabi: Chestertons

Chestertons, the international property agency established in 1805, stated that the demand for luxury golf villa properties in Abu Dhabi for both sales and rentals, have seen a consistent growth in demand throughout 2015. The company recently previewed two high-end properties namely Al Raha Golf...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 November, 2015 12:32 pm

Dubai Women Establishment, Dubai Ladies Club and The Cultural Office celebrate 44th UAE National Day

Dubai Women Establishment, Dubai  Ladies Club and The Cultural Office of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - in collaboration with Hamdan bin Mohammad Heritage Centre - celebrated hosted a special gathering to celebrate the 44th UAE National Day, in the presence of ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 28 November, 2015 12:28 pm

Baalbaki Chemical Industries (BCI Holding S.A.) successfully expands in the UAE

 To reinforce its position as the leading polyurethane systems, polyester polyol, and specialty adhesives supplier in the Middle East, Baalbaki Chemical Industries (BCI) today announced the launch of its new polyesters and pre-polymers manufacturing facility in the Hamriyah Free Zone, in the...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 28 November, 2015 12:21 pm

Microsoft’s Gates to start multi-billion-dollar clean tech initiative

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will launch a multi-billion-dollar clean energy research and development initiative with heads of state on Monday, the opening day of the UN climate change summit in Paris, the French government said. Gates and a group of developing and developed countries will...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 28 November, 2015 11:59 am

SmartGrids France at the forefront of European Utility Week in Vienna

The SmartGrids France association was created in April 2015 to develop the sector in France and to promote it in Europe and internationally. The association participated to the European Utility Week in November in Vienna to raise the profile of businesses in this sector and their expertise,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 November, 2015 11:45 am

Etihad Airways Wins Ultratravel Award For Best First Class

Etihad Airways has received the coveted award for Best First Class at the annual Ultratravel Middle East Awards (ULTRAs) ceremony, which was held last night at the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel in Dubai.   The award is another major accolade for the UAE national airline’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 November, 2015 4:55 am

Etihad Airways Honoured For Excellence in Communications Organization at Cacs Awards 2015

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today received an award for excellence in communications for news contributions and media coverage in China at the 2015 Civil Aviation Communications Summit (CACS).  The only foreign carrier nominated,...

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