Healthcare | Saturday 28 February, 2015 1:54 pm

Autism Awareness takes centre stage

‘The Emirates Walk For Autism’, supported by Al Sharq Hospital for the Fujairah, announced their first of many Autism Awareness initiatives with renewed commitment to better understand autism and improve the lives of individuals living with it.While the scheduled walk on Friday was cancelled...

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Business & Money | Saturday 28 February, 2015 11:01 am

Abu Dhabi Police complete accidents rescue course

The Emergency and Public Safety Department at the Directorate General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police has concluded a course on “Modern Traffic Accidents Rescue Techniques”, aimed at enhancing the skills of rescuers and paramedics in the department and qualifying them to handle...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 28 February, 2015 10:23 am

Oil market 'may have bottomed out'

Oil prices have probably touched bottom and should recover in the second half of 2015 as the collapse in the market over the last year begins to curb production, a Reuters survey of analysts showed on Friday.Oversupply is likely to keep a lid on oil over the next few months, and prices could...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 28 February, 2015 10:18 am

Mainstream schools need to broaden goals to include special needs

Educational institutions ought to remember that inclusivity is a best practice for composite progress, a United Arab Emirates newspaper has opined."The issue of inclusivity of children with special needs with the mainstream schools continues to gather more relevance in the context of UAE’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 February, 2015 9:48 am

Shurooq gears up to kick start Sharjah Food Festival in March

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is preparing to launch the 9th edition of Sharjah Food Festival which will take place from 25th of March to 4th of April 2015.The festival will take place in four of the Emirate’s premier leisure and tourism destinations: Al Qasba, Al...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 28 February, 2015 1:55 am

Cybersecurity remains a top priority and concern in the Middle East

As news reports are abuzz with cyber criminals having reportedly succeeded in stealing USD1 billion from over 100 banks globally within a span of two years, the Market Forecasts and Analysis Report (2014-2019) by MarketsandMarkets predicts that the global cybersecurity industry will be worth...

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Government | Saturday 28 February, 2015 1:43 am

Dubai Customs showcases upgraded PCA system to Ministry of Labour

Dubai Customs received a delegation from the Ministry of Labour who came to have a first-hand look into the upgraded Post Clearance Audit (PCA) system.Inshrah Bawzir, Director of Internal Audit Office, Ministry of Labour, headed the deputation, which comprised Mohsen Mitwali, Audit Expert, Maryam...

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Technology & IT | Friday 27 February, 2015 2:53 am

Mystery Apple event planned for March 9, likely on Watch

Apple has sent invitations for a mystery event due to take place March 9, amid speculation about an imminent launch of its much anticipated Apple Watch.The invitation simply said “Spring Forward,” referring to the fact that clocks will spring forward one hour in the US the day before for...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 27 February, 2015 12:52 am

DEWA hosts 8th mass wedding for 37 couples

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted its 8th mass wedding, known as Anwar Dubai, for its staff. The ceremony was held under the patronage and in the presence of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of DEWA. The move is part...

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Business & Money | Friday 27 February, 2015 12:47 am

Nshama unveils ‘Town Square,’ the city’s first-of-its-kind urban metropolis offering unmatched value

Nshama, a private developer of integrated lifestyle communities differentiated by a focus on offering distinct value propositions for aspiring home-owners, is unveiling the first-of-its-kind and largest town square development in Dubai. Celebrating a welcoming outdoor lifestyle that promotes the...

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