Business & Money | Sunday 4 January, 2015 2:27 pm

UAE Ministry of Economy steps up preparations for 5th Annual Investment Meeting 2015

The UAE Ministry of Economy has stepped up the preparations for the 5th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), to be held from 30 March - April 1, 2015 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.The AIM, which will be held under the theme ‘Sustainable Development Through FDI-Induced...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 4 January, 2015 2:16 pm

Dubai Ushers in 2015 With World's Most-watched New Year's Eve Spectacle by Emaar in Downtown Dubai

The Downtown Dubai New Year's Eve Gala, a dazzling never-before-seen show of fireworks, LED light and laser beam displays, has once again positioned Dubai on the global map with the world's most-watched New Year's Eve spectacle.Organised by global property developer Emaar Properties, the gala event ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 4 January, 2015 2:09 pm

Winter Festival is back at KidZania Kuwait

KidZania Kuwait, the exciting kid-sized metropolis, brings back the all-time favorite Winter Festival this year. With three exciting programs spanning over six weeks, KidZania’s Winter Festival kicked off on December 11, 2014 and continues until January 24, 2015. It gives children an opportunity...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 4 January, 2015 2:03 pm

Lenovo Completes Integration of IBM’s x86 Server Business in Middle East and Africa

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today that they have successfully closed the transaction in Lenovo Middle East and Africa (MEA) and completed the move of IBM x86 employees and business operations to Lenovo effective January 1st. Lenovo completed the initial closing for ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 4 January, 2015 1:53 pm

Gateway Launches New Transfers Booking Tool for Travel Agents in the Middle East

Gateway, an online hotel wholesaler providing Middle East agents with B2B booking solutions and dedicated customer care and support, has introduced an added ‘Transfers’ tool to streamline its existing booking services for travel agents in the Middle East. “With Gateway’s continuous efforts...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 4 January, 2015 9:59 am

Dubai Cares launches community campaign to pack 50,000 back-to-school kits for the children of Gaza

As part of its “Rebuild Palestine. Start with Education” initiative, Dubai Cares today announced a community campaign that aims to supply the children of Gaza with the school necessities required to continue their education, following the latest round of violence in Palestine. Dubai Cares...

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Government | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:52 am

Dubai Customs eliminates customs duties applicable to Singaporean products starting early 2015

Dubai Customs put into effect the GCC-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, which provides for the full exemption of Singaporean customs duties for products of GCC origin and the exemption of pre-set lists of Singaporean products coming into the GCC at pre-determined times. Effective on 1 January 2015,...

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Government | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:46 am

Mohammed bin Zayed “ strongest” Arab tourism personality

His Highness LT General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi’s crown prince and deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, has been selected as the strongest Arab personality for 2014 in tourism and culture.Abu Dhabi-based “hotelandrest.com” website said it gave Sheikh...

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Sports | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:39 am

Eighth Sports Event for MoI Members to Kick off Tomorrow

The Eighth Sports Activities and Events for the Ministry of Interior’s staff members will commence tomorrow, Sunday. The events, organized by the Police Sports Federation, will continue until January 15.Several departments affiliated to the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:37 am

DSF’s fantastic “Journey into Entertainment” to offer enticing mix of family attractions

With the launch of the 20th anniversary edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), families and children are ensured of a truly memorable month-long experience. The popular annual extravaganza is all set to further enhance and enrich the overall shopping experience of tens of thousands of...

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