Culture & Education | Wednesday 27 May, 2015 3:02 pm

SEWA Chairman urges AUS students to turn knowledge into sustainable action

True sustainable development can only be achieved when economic, social, environmental, religious and cultural objectives are aligned, said Dr. Rashid Al Leem, Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), during a lecture delivered at American University of Sharjah (AUS) today,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 May, 2015 2:52 pm

Masharie divests stake in International Rubber Company

Masharie LLC, the private equity arm of Dubai Investments PJSC – a leading investment company listed on DFM, has announced divestment of its 51% stake in both International Rubber Company [IRC] and Techno Rubber Company [TRC] for AED 36.5 million. The stake sale in IRC and TRC generated an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 May, 2015 2:46 pm

Hili Mall attracts hordes of visitors during Géant’s 10th anniversary celebrations

Attracted by the offers from French hypermarket chain Géant on the occasion of its 10th anniversary celebrations across UAE, hordes of visitors trooped into Hili Mall, Al Ain’s biggest community shopping centre, which is ideally situated next to the five-star, 254-room Hili Rayhaan Hotel by...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 May, 2015 2:24 pm

Bayt.com to Host EdExpo, the Largest Virtual Education Event in the Middle East

Bayt.com, the region’s number one career site, will host its annual virtual education event, EdExpo, on June 1 to June 3, 2015. Anyone can register online for free and connect with the admission departments of top international educational institutions, including Cass Business School, Amity, and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 May, 2015 2:22 pm

McDonald’s UAE plants the final of 350 trees

McDonald’s UAE, with the support of the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), concluded their year-long CSR initiative, ‘Planting a Greener Future’ last month. As a part of this initiative 350 indigenous trees namely Ghaf, sidra, Neem, Sammar, Date Palm were planted in an effort to teach...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 27 May, 2015 2:06 pm

Periscope on Android is LIVE

When we started Periscope, we wanted to build the closest thing to teleportation — by providing users with the best way to start or watch a live video broadcast. As a small startup, our initial launch was limited to just iOS, but we’ve been working really hard to craft an experience that...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 27 May, 2015 2:01 pm

Special attention at ATOMEXPO 2015 Forum will be paid to issues of the safe use of nuclear technologies

Extensive business program with participation of heads of corporations, top managers of international companies, international-level experts will be presented by hosts of the ATOMEXPO 2015, VII International Forum, which is to be held from 1st to 3rd of June 2015 in Moscow, Gostiny Dvor.The...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 May, 2015 1:57 pm

Local retailer Aswaaq celebrates 6 years of achievements with 6 major promotions

The UAE’s first street market-themed community mall, Aswaaq today announced the kick-off of 6 mega-promotions across all its outlets, to mark 6 years since the historic opening of its first center. The promotions include 6 supermarket offers of generous discounts for general shoppers and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 May, 2015 11:14 am

'Great Vegas Circus' to conclude its shows in Al Qasba this Saturday

The 'Great Vegas Circus' will conclude its shows in Sharjah this Saturday after 60 days of shows hosted by Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier tourist, leisure and family destination. The Circus received a large turnout of Sharjah’s residents and visitors who highly enjoyed the exciting and fun-filled...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 27 May, 2015 10:03 am

Middle East can be a ‘great leader’ in global spa and wellness industry, says expert

- Beautyworld Middle East’s Spa and Wellness Management Summit hears how region can be a spa industry pioneer- The Middle East could be a global pioneer in spa and wellness services, with the region’s burgeoning spa industry setting an ideal platform to introduce new innovations that...

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