Government | Sunday 2 August, 2015 9:06 am

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid briefed on Dubai airport’s success

DUBAI // Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport rose by 15 per cent in July compared with the same period last year, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai was told yesterday. Growth is expected to continue as passenger numbers reach 80 million by the end of the...

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Sports | Sunday 2 August, 2015 8:56 am

Let’s meet in Lausanne in 2020… for the Youth Olympic Games!

  in Kuala Lumpur a Swiss delegation team attended a meeting where the host city for 2020’s Youth Olympic Games (Y.O.G.) was announced …and Lausanne emerged victorious! Lausanne – also known by most as the ‘Olympic Capital’ – was distinguished from...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 2 August, 2015 8:54 am

First Corporate Patent Awarded to 3M Gulf

3M, a science-based company that inspires creative collaboration, has awarded the first Gulf corporate patent to a senior technology application engineer from 3M Gulf. The achievement lines up with 3M’s vision to inspire its employees with creativity and innovation, fuelled by the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 2 August, 2015 7:54 am

Grills @ Chill’O at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche rated #1 on TripAdvisor

 Grills @ Chill’O restaurant and bar at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche luxury hotel has been rated as number one in Abu Dhabi. Located on the 8th floor by the pool, Grills @ Chill’O has a beautiful view over Corniche and is the perfect location to watch the sunset worthy of one...

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Healthcare | Sunday 2 August, 2015 7:51 am

University Hospital Sharjah offers Bariatric Surgery to help reduce weight and health complications

Nearly 30 percent of UAE population suffers from obesity   University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) has opened a bariatric surgery clinic that helps obese patients to lose weight and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.   This advanced weight loss method uses the latest...

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Healthcare | Sunday 2 August, 2015 7:48 am

ZULEKHA HOSPITAL HOSTS BLOOD DONATION DAY

Sharjah hospital launches campaign to raise awareness and encourage individuals to save lives by donating blood Zulekha Hospital Sharjah is encouraging the public to volunteer and donate blood to a donation drive in association with the Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Ministry of...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 2 August, 2015 7:45 am

ADNOC Distribution Opens Al Shabhana Service Station in Al Silaa, Western Region

ADNOC Distribution has launched its Al Shabhana service station in Al Silaa district located in the Western Region of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The newly opened facility aims to meet the increasing demand for ADNOC Distribution’s services and products in the Western Region. Al Shabhana...

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Government | Sunday 2 August, 2015 7:19 am

Dubai Islamic Development Center Spotlights Modest Fashion at Global Islamic Economy Summit Roundtable Series in Italy

    Organized in partnership with Dubai Chamber and Thomson Reuters Event forecasts modest fashion labels to become an important part of global Islamic economy The Italian city of Turin hosted leading Islamic and modest fashion brands at a one-day roundtable that addressed ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 2 August, 2015 7:02 am

Fairmont The Palm: BreakSlow and Frevo Brunches

BreakSlow Brunch BreakSlow at Fairmont The Palm is back every Friday from 7 August 2015. This long, lazy breakfast-to-lunch brunch experience offers delicious food, plenty of quality family time, and outstanding views of the Dubai Marina Skyline and the Arabian Gulf. Start with eggs-any-way,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 August, 2015 1:49 am

Barwa Bank total assets up by 16% for the first half of 2015

Driving healthy growth and diversification across its portfolio of products and services, Barwa Bank, Qatar’s most progressive Shari’ah compliant service provider, capped the first half of 2015 with noteworthy financial results. Announced on 12 July 2015, the results extend a solid...

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