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Construction begins on new island off Jumeirah Beach in Dubai

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:26:18 -0400

Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

UAE-Korea economic forum to be held in Seoul

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:50:02 -0400

The Third UAE-Korea Economic Partnership Forum begins May 27 in the South Korean capital city of Seoul. UAE Minister of State Abdulla Ghobash will lead a delegation of officials and heads of governmental agencies to the two-day event. The forum has the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Department of Economic ...

UAE leaders hold talks with foreign officials

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:50:01 -0400

Leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have met senior officials of the US, the Czech Republic and Kenya and held talks on enhancing ties. Lt. Gen. Obaid Mohammed Al Ka'abi, undersecretary of the UAE ministry of defence, met US Assistant Secretary of Defense (Logistics amp; Material Readiness) Alan F. Estevez. Ras Al Khaimah ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi met visiting First Deputy ...

UAE Singapore discuss global development

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:01 -0400

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore have held talks over international development. The talks were held between UAE's minister for international cooperation and development, Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid al-Qasimi and visiting Singaporean minister for foreign affairs K. Shanmugam and his delegation. Both sides discussed ways to support efforts in international development, stimulating the ...

Dh24m Le Reve unit sale tops costliest Q1 apartments deals in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:24:12 -0400

reveals that a bespoke apartment in the tower was sold for Dh24 million with the buyer paying Dh3,811 per square feet. Two apartments were also sold for Dh20 million and Dh19 million, respectively, in the same tower, taking the second and third slot on the top 10 ...

‘Putting your obese child on diet is abuse’

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:13:16 -0400

It is unfair and unhealthy to drastically limit your child’s intake to lose weight. It would not only delay or impair the child’s growth and development, but it could lead to lowered self-esteem and depression and put a lot of mental stress on obese children, she ...

Deal between Jet Airways Etihad flies into Sebi air pocket

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:02:23 -0400

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday arrested the 49-year-old film and TV actor Vindoo Dara Singh for facilitating deals between bookies and cricketers in the ...

Nine new schools to open in Abu Dhabi next year

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:01:57 -0400

Seat crunch: Al Noor Indian Islamic school in Abu Dhabi. Indian curriculum schools have witnessed a staggering demand for seats in recent years, especially in Kindergarten and Grade 1Gulf News ...

Woman fined Dh100 for disturbing neighbours in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:01:56 -0400

Her 41-year-old Russian neighbour, M.A., complained to the building's management and Dubai Police that she could not sleep because of the loud music coming from her 27-year-old Algerian neighbour's, F.Q., ...

Dubai reinforcing its position as popular cruise destination

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:55:19 -0400

Dubai is reinforcing its position as a destination of choice for cruise tourism by welcoming newly renovated luxury liner, Mariner of the Seas on its maiden call to the emirate. The liner, a member of Royal Caribbean International's cruise line fleet, arrived at Port Rashid on Tuesday to a traditional welcome ceremony, organised by Dubai Cruise Tourism, a department of the Department of ...

Emirates increases weekly flights to Sri Lankas Colombo

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:34 -0400

(MENAFN) Emirates Airlines is planning to add 3 more weekly flights to Colombo starting this June in order to increase the capacity on its services to that destination, reported Emirates 24/7.After this plan, the total weekly flights from Dubai to Colombo will grow to 31.This flight increase will add 126-business class and 1,158 economy class seats, and it will be operated via a Boeing 777-300ER ...

Dubais Nakheel grants USD13.35m worth of contracts

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:33 -0400

(MENAFN) Dubai's Nakheel announced that it has granted two contracts worth a combined USD13.35 million for both Dragon Mart Phase 2 and the International City project, reported Arabian Business.The developer said that the first USD9.93-million contract was awarded to ADC Energy Systems, which will be in charge of designing and building the cooling plant at Dragon Mart extension ...

Etisalats Nigerian unit secures USD1.2b loan

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:32 -0400

(MENAFN) Etisalat Nigeria announced that it has signed a medium term loan facility of USD1.2 billion, reported Gulf News.The Nigerian operation unit of the UAE telecommunication services operator said that the aim of the loan is to cover the debt of USD650 million and to resume its business across the country.The company's first quarter net profits witnessed a 1-percent increase on yearly ...

IMF stays upbeat on Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:31 -0400

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, said on Tuesday that it was confident of Dubai's ability to meet all financial obligations given its track record of successfully managing payment rescheduling.Masood Ahmed, director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, said Dubai government-related entities had so far managed debt rescheduling quite ...

Emirates NBD boosts SME lending to Dh2 billion in 13

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:31 -0400

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Emirates NBD, a leading regional lender, announced that it would be boosting financing for small and medium enterprises, or SMEs, as well as micro SMEs in 2013 by setting aside Dh2 billion, up from Dh1.5 billion allocated in 2012.The bank, which launched a new initiative on Tuesday - Rise - to offer comprehensive support to UAE-based SMEs, said the targeted growth in SME ...

UAE- Smuggled ivory tusks seized

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:30 -0400

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) A shipment of 259 smuggled ivory tusks has been seized in Jebel Ali, while en route from an African country, the Ministry of Environment and Water said.Ministry Assistant Undersecretary for External Audit Sultan bin Alwan said on Tuesday that the consignment had been seized by the ministry's personnel, in collaboration with the Dubai Customs at Jebel Ali Sea Port. ...

Drug duo arrested in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:30 -0400

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Dubai Police have arrested two Asian suspects on charges of drug possession, promotion and consumption.On May 13, the Anti-Narcotics Department of the Dubai Police received information that two Asians were promoting drugs in the Deira area. After verifying the information, the police set in place an operation to arrest the suspects.As one of the suspects, 25-year-old ...

UAE- Woman jailed fined for drug smuggling

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:29 -0400

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) A woman, who was caught trying to smuggle more than 1kg of cocaine under her coat through the airport, has been sentenced to ten years in prison and ordered to pay Dh200,000 in fines.The Court of First Instance also ordered that the Thai woman be deported after serving her prison term and settling the whole payment of the fine. The woman, 27, was arrested on February 11 ...

UAE- Dh7.5m lawsuit referred back to Court of Appeal

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:29 -0400

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Court of Cassation has quashed a verdict given by two lower courts which earlier had dismissed a Dh7.5 million real estate lawsuit filed by an investment company against two property developers. The case, which was finally accepted by the Dubai Highest Court, upon appeal filed by the Dubai Attorney-General, revolves around the sale of a plot of land worth in total ...

You can file cases in Dubai Courts online

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:28 -0400

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Dubai Courts has officially launched three innovative online services aimed at saving time and effort, and facilitating the work of litigants.The services are online registration of cases, access to the archive of case files and pro bono legal advice, according to a press statement from the Dubai government on Tuesday.The initiative is in line with Dubai Courts' ...

Standard Chartered’s Titanium MasterCard Credit Card wins ‘Best New Credit …

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:58 -0400

During the Cards Middle East Forum 2013: Card provides unprecedented cashback and extensive privileges Dubai, UAE – 22 May, 2013 – Standard Chartered Bank ‘s MasterCard Titanium Credit Card won the ';Best New Credit Card in the Middle East'; award during the Cards Middle East Forum 2013. The Standard Chartered Titanium Credit Card has been recognized for offering ...

Online network for diabetics

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:57 -0400

Dubai: Following its launch in November 2012, the "My Diabetes Story" Community, an online network led by diabetics exclusively for diabetics in the Middle East, has rapidly grown with over 1000 members registering for it. Led by "My Diabetes Story" ambassadors from across the region, this community is a platform for patients to ...

New laws for UAE money exchange firms

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:55 -0400

UAE Central Bank is in the process of designing new legislation to tighten the regulation of money exchange houses. Media reports suggest ...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to infertility

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:26:13 -0400

One in six couples in UAE face fertility issues; lack of vitamin D main cause among women, while smoking and obesity is main cause of problems among ...

Special report Interpol acts to stem ivory trade

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:26:12 -0400

Dubai: Interpol sent a strong signal on Wednesday to organised crime that it is stepping up efforts to stem illegal ivory trade shipments -- such as the consignment of 259 elephant tusks intercepted earlier this week at Jebel Ali Port by Dubai ...

Abu Dhabi Investment Forum opens in Paris

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:07:42 -0400

WAM ABU DHABI, 22 May, 2013 -- Nasser Ahmed Alsowaidi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) opened the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Paris today, in the presence of a high-level Government delegation from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and more than 200 senior French officials, businessmen and investors. In his speech, Nasser Alsowaidi said that the Forum represents ...

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority opens Tourism Youth Summer Camp

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:23:47 -0400

';This year the programme takes in many new aspects of the destination reflecting the evolvement of Abu Dhabi’s tourism proposition,'; explained Nasser Al Reyami, Tourism Standards Director, TCA Abu Dhabi. ';We encourage nationals – both boys and girls – to sign up for the three-week programme to get a better understanding ...

INFORMA PLC Strong foundation for thriving ‘Medical Tourism’ industry in UAE – 4

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:23:46 -0400

21 May 2013 16:47 Dubai, UAE: The UAE is currently witnessing progress in the global medical tourism industry today. Being a melting pot of cultures and located only a few hours away from one third of the world’s population, the country is increasingly becoming a preferred choice for regional and international medical tourism business. Medical tourism ...

Sunfeast investors threaten suicide

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:41 -0400

';I’ve taken a huge loan from a money-lender. They will kill me if I don’t pay back so I would rather take my own life,'; a distraught Indian man told XPRESS outside Sunfeast’s 12th-floor office at Mai Tower, where angry investors were involved in an eight-hour sit-in on ...

Abu Dhabi Police clamp down on witchcraft

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:38 -0400

The police have launched an awareness campaign called Amman, encouraging people to come forward and report anyone practicing witchcraft or ...

Tourism leaders from Dubai and Seychelles meet

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:09:31 -0400

Helal Saeed Almarri, the Director General of Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the principal authority responsible for strengthening Dubai's positioning as a world-leading tourism destination and commercial hub, met Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, when the Minister was in Dubai on a working visit a week and ...

Abdullah bin Zayed participates in Friends of Syria meeting in Jordan

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:57:23 -0400

Amman, 22 May 2013 (WAM) - Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan took part in the meeting of the 'Friends of Syria' group, held today in Amman. The meeting discussed the current situation in Syria after the Syrian army regained large part of the strategic city of Al Qussair and after a call by Qatar to held an emergency meeting of the Arab League to discuss means ...

Pupils across UAE prepare for national finals of Robot Olympiad

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:28:51 -0400

ABU DHABI // Hundreds of pupils across the country are preparing to do battle for a spot in the national finals of this year's World Robot Olympiad. District competitions began in the capital yesterday and will see almost 1,500 public and private-school pupils compete in 379 teams to win one of 18 spots at the national finals. The finals will be held at the Fairmont hotel in Abu Dhabi on ...

Test of demand for top-end learning in the UAE

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:28:47 -0400

DUBAI // A private operator plans to offer 6,000 premium school spaces in the next three years, but experts have questioned whether high-end education can address demand. Evolvence Capital said last week it would begin expanding its network by opening early-childhood education centres and setting up branch campuses of UK independent schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, starting this September. ...

UAE cloud security market poised for growth says Frost Sullivan

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:05:39 -0400

According to the latest report from Frost & Sullivan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is showing a greater demand for cloud security solutions, as cloud uptake across the region continues to ...

Tenants in DIFC zone seek uniform rent law

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:03:25 -0400

Dubai: Thousands of Dubai residents facing unjust rent demands may still find respite at the Dubai Land Department’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera) but there is no such thing for tenants at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). What’s worse, different rules seem to apply to different people living in the ultra-posh financial free zone that centres around the iconic ...

Dutch honeymooners use WhatsApp to trace BB owner

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:03:24 -0400

Dubai: A Dutch couple who came to Dubai on their honeymoon, left with great memories, a treasure trove of goodies and possibly friends for life after tracking the owners of a lost mobile using a smart phone ...

Jobless Karachi man finds fame in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:03:22 -0400

Naseem Khan, "a twenty-something simpleton" from a suburb of Karachi came to Dubai in April, but got lost in search of a job, identity and a means to "send back more" for a sister on ...

School shocker Dh1000 for a set of uniforms

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:03:21 -0400

Dubai A school is demanding Dh1,000 for school uniforms and has threatened parents that if they don’t pay up within a fortnight their children will not be considered for the next academic ...

So what happened to Timmy MacColl

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:03:20 -0400

dubai On May 27 it will be one year since British Royal Navy sailor Timmy MacColl, 27, went missing in Dubai. Since then, scores of leads have been chased but none has panned out. Investigators have questioned dozens of witnesses, examined hours of CCTV footage and even scoured the seabed, yet Timmy’s fate remains ...

Car thieves in the dock

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:03:18 -0400

Dubai A three-member gang of car thieves allegely involved in robberies between 2009 and 2010 faced charges on Wednesday. The suspected ringleader, 38-year-old T.K., is a jobless Pakistani who faced five counts of car theft along with two other suspects who remain at ...

UAE-based trio on top of the world

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:15:21 -0400

DUBAI // After four years of planning and preparation, a trio of UAE-based climbers reached the top of Everest yesterday. The group, calling themselves Arabs with Altitude, were Qatari national Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani from Sharjah, and Dubai residents Raed Zidan, a Kuwait-born Palestinian, and Iranian Masoud Mohammed. They reached the top of the 8,848-metre Himalayan peak at 10am local time, ...

Deals signed for 4000 Emirati jobs

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:15:13 -0400

ABU DHABI //Almost 4,000 private-sector jobs will be created for Emiratis under a Government agreement that aims to place 20,000 UAE nationals in careers over the next five years. The jobs boost is the second phase of the Absher Initiative, which was launched last year by the President, Sheikh Khalifa, to strengthen Emiratisation in the private sector. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of ...

Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:15 -0400

Dubai contractor Arabtec said on Wednesday a four-day strike by foreign workers seeking higher pay was over and the emirate's police chief said 200 of them would be ...

Task force appointed to protect environment

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:07 -0400

Abu Dhabi: A task force has been appointed to deliberate on key issues to achieve sustainable development in the UAE, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced on ...

Carved ivory curios illegal expert says

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:05 -0400

If the piece is made of ivory, you may be in for more than you bargained given that not only is shipping raw ivory illegal, buying and possessing newly worked ivory works is also against the law in countries such as the UAE, says Dr Elsayed Ahmad Mohammad, Director, Middle East and North Africa for the International Fund for Animal ...

UAE stargazers to miss lunar eclipse

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:04 -0400

Al Ain: UAE stargazers will miss out on seeing the year’s second lunar eclipse on Saturday as this penumbral eclipse will only be visible from American and African ...

Inside a pagoda in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:03 -0400

DUBAI: An old pagoda house is one of Dubai’s curious landmarks. Neighbours in the Al Sikka district refer to it as the ';Chinese house'; while some use it as a point of reference when giving ...

Inside a pagoda in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:03 -0400

DUBAI: An old pagoda house is one of Dubai’s curious landmarks. Neighbours in the Al Sikka district refer to it as the ';Chinese house'; while some use it as a point of reference when giving ...

Motorists say they were fined wrongly in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:01 -0400

Another resident who gave his name as L.K. said he got two parking fines although he has a permit. ';This is the second time I am being fined in the last three months. I have taken a yearly parking permit from Mawaqif. Either there is some technical error or the gadgets carried by the inspectors are faulty,'; said L.K, who lives in the Airport Road ...

9 per cent of pupils smoke in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:00 -0400

Dubai: More than nine per cent of schoolchildren and 20 per cent of university students smoke, with the numbers increasing per year, a municipal official said ...

India passport holders face no problems in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:50:58 -0400

Abu Dhabi: Indian expatriates holding passports with new security features have not faced any problems for visa processing or related officials formalities in the UAE, a top Indian diplomat ...

Food safety warning to small shops across the UAE

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:02:25 -0400

DUBAI// Grocery shop owners are risking consumers' health by cutting the power to fridges and freezers at night to save money. They were warned yesterday to stop the practice or face fines of up to Dh100,000 and possible closure. "This is about the safety of the public," said Dr Hashim Al Nuaimi, director of the consumer protection department at the Ministry of Economy. ...

Sheikh Mohammed reveals smart way to reach the government

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:02:18 -0400

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced a new "government vision of the future" on Twitter yesterday following a meeting with 1,000 government officials. Courtesy ...

Private school growth in Sharjah

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:02:15 -0400

More than Dh1 billion has been invested in private education in Sharjah. Khalid bin Butti, an assistant director general at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said this week that there were 140 private schools worth Dh1.26bn. Mr bin Butti urged all investors in the private education sector to turn to innovative ideas that would further improve the standard of education in the emirate. ...

Five things to do today register for an aquathlon in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:02:13 -0400

today to take part in the second series of aquathlons with a swim in the sea followed by a run on the beach. There are separate categories based on age and fitness level, plus a non-competitive fun run. June 14, The Shack, Kite Surfers Beach, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, register before June 12 ...

More premium schools in the pipeline but is that what UAE parents need

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:02:11 -0400

Teenager forced into prostitution Dubai court hears

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:02:08 -0400

DUBAI // A pimp and a madam threatened to kill and chop up a teenager if she refused to prostitute herself, a court heard today. The teenager was lured to the UAE with the promise of a job as a maid but was instead locked up at a brothel, beaten with a belt and subjected to the threats. She and another prostitute - who had been held captive for two years - were freed after she told a customer ...

World Dubai authorities seize shipment of 259 elephant tusks

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:09 -0400

Poaching has risen in recent years across sub-Saharan Africa, where well-armed criminal gangs have killed elephants and rhinos for tusks that are often shipped to Asia for use in ornaments and some medicines. The UAE ministry said the shipment, containing 259 pieces of ivory, was discovered by customs officials at Dubai's Jebel Ali port on May 1. It was the second shipment of its kind to be ...

Emiratis encouraged to enrol in tourism camp

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:36:35 -0400

Abu Dhabi: Young Emiratis aged between 15 and 17 are being encouraged to enrol in a three-week programme which will give them a better understanding of the tourism ...

Jet ski safety campaign targets students

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:36:34 -0400

';The new awareness initiative is crucial as it targets young students from schools, universities and colleges who represent the largest segment of jet ski users, especially during summer when this water sport sees maximum popularity across Dubai’s coastline,'; Ali Al Daboos, executive director of operations at DMCA, ...

UAE Table Tennis Team unveils plan to grow game in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:18:18 -0400

WAM DUBAI, 22 May, 2013 -- A new initiative which may one day see the sport of table tennis as popular in the UAE as it is in China, was launched today by the UAE Table Tennis Team. Standing alongside his fellow sportsman from the Chinese National Table Tennis Team, which starred at the recent World Championships in Paris and is supporting the programme, UAE player Rashid Abdul Hamid unveiled ...

Etisalat eyes autumn talks with Maroc

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:48:58 -0400

Etisalat expects negotiations with Maroc Telecom over the sale of a 53 per cent stake in the telecoms operator to begin in the autumn, according to a senior company official. Both Etisalat ...

Dubai Municipality to introduce 79 new items to building code

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:48:58 -0400

New construction projects in Dubai will need to meet 79 new compulsory specifications from next year, the civic body has said. Antonie Robertson/ The ...

Bribery laws go beyond borders

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:48:53 -0400

A businesswoman working for a Dubai company is in New York for a trade show when she uses her hotel's business centre to send a fax to an aspiring Nigerian politician. She says she will donate US$5,000 (Dh18,300) to his campaign if once elected, he will look favourably on her company when it comes to awarding government contracts in Nigeria. But the candidate never responds, no money is ...

Woman who left her TV on high volume fined in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:48:50 -0400

DUBAI // A woman who left her TV on high volume has been fined Dh100. Prosecutors said FQ, 27, a marketing manager from Algeria, often tormented her neighbours in her high-rise apartment building on Sheikh Zayed Road by playing exceptionally loud music and keeping her television on maximum volume. The constant noise became too much for her Russian neighbour SA, 41, who called the police. The ...

Girl was told she would die if she did not prostitute herself Dubai court hears

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:48:49 -0400

Strike instigators will be held accountable under UAE law Arabtec says

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:48:47 -0400

The men returned to work late Monday after police were called to the Arabtec labour accommodations, which houses more than 5,000 men.. Pawan Singh / The ...

Death row elephants get final reprieve

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:37:27 -0400

A French court on Wednesday upheld a ruling by the State Council to annul a euthanasia order on two zoo elephants for suspected tuberculosis and said the initial order was not backed by proper tests. The plight of Baby, 42, and Nepal, 43, had sparked nationwide concern and film-star-turned-animal-rights campaigner Brigitte Bardot had threatened to quit the country for Russia if they were ...

Cook rescues an exploited victim

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:24:29 -0400

Dubai: A cook, who went to a brothel, turned into a saviour when he listened to the agonies of a sexually-exploited woman before he abetted the police to rescue ...

Free eye-screening for dozens of Dubai workers

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:24:27 -0400

Dubai: Office workers, typically those working in front of computers for long hours, suffer from dryness in the eyes and eye strain, said a senior optometrist during a five-day eye camp that concluded on ...

Ajman regulates hotel and tourism sector

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:05:31 -0400

WAM AJMAN, May 22nde, 2013 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued an Emiri Decree regulating the hotel and tourism sector in the emirate. Decree No. 02 of 2013, issued on a recommendation by Ajman Tourism Development Department, responds to the growing movement of tourists into the emirate. The decree grants the Department the ...

Dubai Customs foils bid to smuggle African ivory

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:05:30 -0400

WAM DUBAI, May 22nd, 2013 -- Dubai Customs has foiled a bid to smuggle 259 pieces of ivory arriving from an African country through its Jebel Ali Customs Centre. The items fall under the endangered fauna and flora category, in which international trade is prohibited by CITES Convention. "Dubai Customs inspectors seized the shipment, in which trading is prohibited under the CITES ...

UAE adopts sound economic policy Ajman Ruler

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:05:29 -0400

WAM AJMAN, May 22nd, 2013 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council member and Ruler of Ajman, said today that the sound economic policy adopted by the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has achieved an economic ...

Emirates Post issues iconic stamp to commemorate Yahsats first satellite Y1A

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:05:28 -0400

WAM ABU DHABI, 22 May, 2013 -- Emirates Post has issued a stamp to acknowledge the UAE's progressive achievement in the field of science and technology, by commemorating Yahsat's first multipurpose satellite, "Y1A". The satellite, a milestone for the nation, is designed to provide advanced satellite services to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Central and South West Asia. ...

Driver charged with smuggling endangered sandalwood into UAE

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:35:57 -0400

DUBAI // A driver smuggled 600 logs of endangered red sandalwood into the country to avoid paying taxes, a court heard today. Port authority workers acting on a tip off seized a container on July 19 last year and found the rare wood inside. The UAE banned the wood from being imported after signing up to a CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) agreement. Shipping ...

Abu Dhabi invites souk project bidders to meeting

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:23:55 -0400

The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has said that it will be holding a meeting next week for private sector firms interested in bidding to run its new tourist souk. The Municipality said it had received an "overwhelming" response from potential developers of the 150,000m2 project, which will be based around a waterfront location and contain a traditional retail souq as weel as food ...

Dubai school boy succumbs to brain tumour despite much support from NRIs

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:22:30 -0400

A brain tumour afflicted Indian boy in Dubai, who received much financial support from kind-hearted expats based in UAE after a media campaign last year, has now succumbed to the deadly disease in a hospital in India. Sourav, a nine-year-old student of Indian High School, Dubai, has died after undergoing treatment at Rashid Hospital Dubai and at Amritha Hospital in Kochi for almost a year. ...

Abu Dhabis ADCB sells $300m of subordinated bonds

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:20:59 -0400

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank will sell $300 million in a subordinated bond on Wednesday, according to the deal arranger, just over two months after its last debt markets ...

Optimus and Huawei inaugural channel event in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:20:49 -0400

Optimus Technology and Telecommunications and Huawei Technologies announced their inaugural channel event in Dubai was a success with 34 partners attending the event. At the event, both Optimus and Huawei launched a number of incentive programmes for its channel partners ranging from cash rewards in addition to holidays and ...

Explore Dubai’s Summer Attractions with Emaar

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:46 -0400

, search no more! The unique, metropolitan city of Dubai has a lot to offer to visitors and residents and the top scorer in hospitality and leisure business, Emaar Hospitality Group, offers a range of experiences this summer within its wide array of summer ...

UPDATE 1-Dubai lender ENBD raises $1 bln from Tier 1 bond sale

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:09:34 -0400

Wed May 22, 2013 9:09am EDT * Emirates NBD seeks to boost core capital with bond * Order books were over $4.25 bln ahead of launch * Gulf banks taking advantage of low costs to boost capital ratios (Adds final pricing) DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - Emirates NBD, Dubai's biggest lender by market value, raised $1 billion from a capital-boosting bond on Wednesday, amid healthy demand for the ...

Emirates JetBlue to expand partnership

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:04:44 -0400

Emirates, and JetBlue Airways today announced their intent to expand their current partnership to include bilateral code-sharing, pending FAA and DoT regulatory approval and subject to receipt of relevant foreign government operating ...

Mohammed Bin Rashid announces post e-Government era with launch of m-Government

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:03:10 -0400

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the post e-Government era with the launch of the 'Mobile Government' (m-Government) initiative, marking a significant breakthrough in the delivery of government services to the public through their mobile phones, anywhere and ...

Al Rostamani Communications recognized in NEC EMEA Partner Conference in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:03:09 -0400

At the NEC EMEA Partner Conference 2013 held in Dubai from 24th till 26th April, NEC awarded Al Rostamani Communications the 'Best Banking Solutions Partner' for banking solutions implemented in the ...

Danish Intepretation Systems appoints NMK Middle East as the exclusive distributor

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:03:08 -0400

Danish Intepretation Systems (DIS), a Shure company, has appointed NMK Middle East FZCO as the exclusive distributor for supplying its award-winning Conference Solution product range to Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and United Arab ...

Middle East Events Companies To Join Forces In Face Of International …

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:02:24 -0400

Dubai , UAE – May 22, 2013: The Middle East events industry is battling a "misconception" that internationally-based firms are superior at servicing major events. Regional companies that supply events with human resources, creative ideas, technology and equipment are facing stiff competition for lucrative deals from European firms in particular. Eyeing upcoming events in ...

TEDxWWF Captures The Minds And Hearts Of UAE Audience Through An Array …

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:02:22 -0400

Abu Dhabi , UAE – May 22, 2013: Abu Dhabi played host to the world-renowned TEDxWWF conference under the theme 'One Planet Living' yesterday, which brought 11 speakers to the capital, to share insightful ideas and sustainable solutions across a wide range of topics. Based on the international TED conferences devoted to "ideas worth spreading", TEDxWWF is a non-profit ...

UAE leads GCC economic recovery

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:02:21 -0400

Monday, May 20, 2013 Dubai: The UAE is attracting a huge chunk of foreign private capital entering into the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region, thanks largely to the local investment opportunities in the ...

Research and Markets HVAC Market in the UAE Building Sector-April 2013

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:55:59 -0400

"HVAC Market in the UAE Building Sector-April 2013" report to their offering. UAE building sector is currently recuperating from the economic slowdown and is beckoning positive signs of recovery. Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the two growth centers of UAE, are driving the revival process of the UAE construction industry with optimistic growth plans. With the resurgence of construction ...

Spot-fixing Vindoo Dara Singh admits helping two bookies escape to Dubai say sources

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:52:55 -0400

Mumbai : Actor Vindoo Dara Singh today admitted that he helped two bookies, Pawan Jaipur and Sanjay Jaipur, escape to Dubai, sources have told NDTV. The police today also conducted a search at Vindoo's residence and reportedly recovered three mobile phones belonging to Pawan Jaipur and Vindoo's iPad and laptop. Vindoo was arrested yesterday for his alleged links with bookies accused ...

Etisalat says Nigeria unit inks $1.2bn loan deal

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:42:55 -0400

UAE telecommunications giant Etisalat said its Nigeria unit had secured a $1.2bn medium term syndicated loan facility to refinance existing debt and expand its ...

Ajman Ruler briefed on Education Ministrys strategies

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:34:44 -0400

WAM AJMAN, May 22nd, 2013-- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman on Wednesday commended the top UAE leadership's support for education and emphasised that investment in this sector is highly important, saying that people are the soul of development in all areas. The Ruler made his remarks as he received Humaid bin Mohammed Obaid Al Qatami, UAE ...

Abu Dhabi cancer wave initiative saves lives

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:07:22 -0400

ABU DHABI // A cancer awareness programme highlighting for the first time three forms of the disease in one initiative has saved lives in the emirate. That's the view of Dr Lamia Safieldeen, senior officer in cancer control and prevention at Health Authority Abu Dhabi (Haad), who spoke on the sidelines of a ceremony celebrating the achievements of the six-month "cancer wave" ...

South African doctor denies causing deformity UAE court hears

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:06:59 -0400

ABU DHABI // A doctor misplaced a screw during surgery on a patient's back leaving him permanently deformed, a court heard today. JF, from South Africa, is appealing a Dh5,000 fine after being found guilty of negligence in his treatment of the patient. However, the doctor and his lawyer complained to the Appeals Court head judge, Dr Khairi Al Kabbash, that they had not been told of the ...

Tobacco tax increase across GCC will see rise in illicit trade experts warn

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:06:59 -0400

DUBAI // Increasing tobacco tax by 100 per cent will result in a rise in illicit trade and will see young people targeted by gangs involved in smuggling, experts have warned. As Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) finance ministers deliberate over the 100 per cent increase in duty on tobacco products, a White Paper was published yesterday that highlights growth in illicit trade beyond the control of ...

Prison term upheld for son of accused in UAE sedition case

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:06:58 -0400

ABU DHABI // The son of one of 94 Emiratis accused of sedition had his 10-month prison term for misreporting the trial on Twitter upheld by the Appeals Court today. The judicial department said the man had dishonestly and in bad faith published articles about court proceedings and other circumstances surrounding the arrest of the 94. In doing so he put "social peace" at risk and ...

Before the WWEs visit to Abu Dhabi in October R-Truth wrestles with big questions

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:06:55 -0400

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Raw is returning to Abu Dhabi later this year, bringing with it its roster of bulky blokes engaging in some highly theatrical ...

Etisalat secures USD1.2bn loan to fund network expansion

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:06:07 -0400

USD1 .2 billion loan with a consortium of 13 Nigerian banks to refinance existing debt and expand its wireless network. In a statement to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Etisalat said its Nigerian business will use the medium term syndicated loan, which has both naira and US dollar tranches, to refinance its commercial medium term debt ...

Recovering Dubai faces billions of maturing debt

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:58:37 -0400

A night view of the Gate building is seen at the Dubai International Financial Center, DIFC, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday Aug. 7, 2011. Stocks tumbled across the Middle East on Sunday as most regional markets reopened following the historic downgrade of the United States’ credit rating. The region’s markets mostly operate Sunday to Thursday. That meant they were the first to ...

DoT to start work on $47m Abu Dhabi bus terminal

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:55:13 -0400

The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has announced it will soon begin work building a new $47.6 million (AED175m) bus depot project in Abu Dhabi, part of a $408m (AED 1.5bn) package of infrastructure works approved by the Executive Council. The depot will be built on a 10 hectare site in Khalifa City A, opposite Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Consisting of two facilities, it will be able to ...

Emirates NBDs Tier 1 bond due today

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:54:04 -0400

Emirates NBD, Dubai's largest lender, plans to price its first core capital-boosting bond on Wednesday, arranging banks said, amid strong demand for the imminent deal. Price guidance for the perpetual bond, meaning it has no fixed maturity date but cannot be redeemed before six years at least, was set at 6 percent on Wednesday morning, after indications of the low 6 percent area released on ...

Emirate Sharjah to strengthen economic and cultural ties with Korea

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:52:23 -0400

-Korea Economic Partnership Forum, hoping to make the most of the new avenues of economic opportunities and possibilities," said HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Centre. HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi will be heading the Sharjah delegation, comprising the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ...

Dolphin Energy Limited issues 2012 sustainability report

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:52:22 -0400

And once again, the report has been classified 'A/GRI Checked' by the Global Reporting Initiative, indicating high levels of transparency and disclosure, the fourth year in a row that the report has been graded in this manner.Commenting on the company's performance, Dolphin Energy's CEO, Mr. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, said, "Last year proved to be an exceptional 12 months for ...

Dr. Moopens Foundation expands reach of its Healing Touch initiative in India

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:52:22 -0400

Dr. Moopen's Foundation, the charitable arm of DM Healthcare, a leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and India, has set up a diagnostics facility in South 24 Paraganas, a remote district in West Bengal, ...

Oracle survey highlights cloud integration challenges within UAE companies

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:52:21 -0400

Oracle has announced the results of a 'Cloud for Business Managers: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly' report, which found that the majority of businesses around the world have not yet adequately integrated their cloud applications across their business ...

UAEs Etisalat waiting to hear on Maroc Telecom bid

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:32:32 -0400

Etisalat has yet to hear back from Vivendi on its bid for the French firm's 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom, the chief executive of the UAE's No.1 telecom operator said on ...

Etihad Airways appoints UAE National as General Manager in Belarus

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:24:27 -0400

WAM ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Mansour Al Marzouqi as its new General Manager in Belarus. Al Marzouqi joined Etihad Airways' Graduate Management program in 2007, subsequently holding several key positions in sales and business development in the UAE before being appointed General Manager of the Maldives in 2011. ...

Sporting legends in Dubai for a night of boxing at Dubai Sports City this Friday

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:24:25 -0400

WAM DUBAI: A host of sporting legends will lace up their boxing gloves this Friday night at Dubai Sports City (DSC)'s recently opened indoor Football Dome, it was announced today. Those legends, including former rugby union stars Shane Williams from Wales and All-Black Carlos Spencer, as well as ex-England One-Day International cricket captain Adam Hollioake, will take to the ring in the ...

UAE shelter mulls support for male victims of human trafficking

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:57:54 -0400

DUBAI// The country's support network for human trafficking victims is debating the idea of opening a shelter for men. Ewa'a Shelters for Women and Children operates shelters in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah for victims of human trafficking, such as migrants forced into prostitution. So far, the only male victims the shelters have received were children, said Maitha Al ...

Emirati teens head to summer camp for peek into tourism industry

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:57:54 -0400

DUBAI // Emirati students will be taught how to market the capital as a tourist destination at a summer camp taking place in August. Tourism Youth Summer Camp, targeting pupils aged 15 to 17, will run from August 15 to September 8. The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Cultural Authority (TCA) organises the annual camp as a way to introduce pupils to potential careers in tourism. "This year the ...

Burj Al Arab named best hotel in the world

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:57:48 -0400

The Burj Al Arab has been named the best hotel in the world at an awards ceremony in London. It also won the prize for best hotel in the Middle East at the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) event. The awards are intended to recognise the best hotels, airlines, cruise lines and destinations. The best hotel in the world category is new this year, and the Burj Al Arab has won the ...

Sony unveils world’s slimmest waterproof Xperia Tablet Z in Dubai Dh1999

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:47:09 -0400

Sony Middle East and Africa today launched the 10.1-inch Xperia Tablet Z at a media workshop in Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton DIFC hotel. The 6.9mm thick tablet is being purported by Sony as the "world’s slimmest tablet," and it weighs in at a light 495 grams. A comparison with the market leader iPad 4, Apple Inc.’s spearhead tablet, is in order here. The iPad 4 is 9.4mm ...

RTS Realtime Systems to open data center in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:44:58 -0400

RTS Realtime Systems Group (RTS), a leading global trading solutions provider, today announced plans to open its newest data center in Dubai, the first Middle East site in its global data center network. Expected to go live in mid-July, the new hub in the RTS global trading network will offer ultra-low latency access to the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX), one of the world’s ...

Dubais Emirates NBD launches $1bn bond

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:43:40 -0400

Emirates NBD launched a $1bn core capital-boosting bond on Wednesday, amid healthy demand, allowing the Dubai lender to tighten earlier price ...

Emirates to increase flights to Colombo from 30th June

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:43:30 -0400

Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, will increase capacity on its services to Colombo from 30th June 2013, with the addition of three more flights per week, the airline announced ...

ACWA Power increases it ownership in SqWEC

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:43:30 -0400

ACWA Power announced that their fully owned subsidiary namely Saudi Arabian Water and Electricity Company ("SAWEC") has signed a binding Letter of Intent (LoI) with Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan ("MC") to purchase MC's 6% indirect shareholding in Shuqaiq Water and Electricity Company ...

Al Tamimi Company confirm participation in the UAE - Korea Economic Partnership Forum

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:43:29 -0400

Al Tamimi & Company, the largest law firm in the Middle East, has confirmed its participation at the third UAE - Korea Economic Partnership Forum which will be held in Seoul from 27-28 May, ...

GSMA Welcomes UAEs Decisive Step To Lead Regional Surge In Mobile Broadband

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:36:18 -0400

LONDON, May 22,2013 /PRNewswire/ --Tom Phillips, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer, GSMA, offered the following statement regarding the United Arab Emirates' decision to allocate the 700MHz and 800MHz (the Digital Dividend) spectrum bands to mobile, maximising spectrum harmonisation within the region and globally: "The UAE regulator, TRA, has demonstrated outstanding ...

Two drug dealers arrested

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:34:03 -0400

Police said the two suspects were arrested in a sting operation by police. The first suspect identified as S.R.H., 25 who is married and lives in Sharjah, was arrested while handing over 2,490 tablets to the second ...

Turbulence drama injures 13 on Emirates flight

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:24:27 -0400

A number of passengers and crew on an Emirates Airline flight from Dubai to Jakarta sustained minor to serious injuries after the aircraft was caught in heavy ...

Dubais D BarGrill serves a fine Irish fare

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:50:53 -0400

The Irish are famed for their hospitality and the D Bar&Grill confirms that they now export it, too. The lively atmosphere in McGettigan's Irish pub downstairs was shut out as we climbed the softly carpeted, wrought-iron and oak spiral staircase, complete with a beautifully twinkling chandelier, into the world of Irish fine dining. What a treat awaited us. No attention to detail has ...

Michael Owen declares love for Dubai on recent trip

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:48:17 -0400

Dubai this week after a short trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Earlier this week, the recently-retired footballer took to his Twitter account to reveal his break, saying: "Just boarded the plane. Dubai and back in 34 hours." He headed to Dubai to speak at an event last night (May 21st) to celebrate Arabian Business' Brits Power List, which honours Britons living in the UAE ...

52 Days of extravagant fun coming with SummerFest Abu Dhabi

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:35:53 -0400

SummerFest Abu Dhabi is gonna be crunk! With a refreshed identity and enhanced entertainment offerings, SummerFest Abu Dhabi an upgrade of the emirate's annual summer promotion - has been expanded into a 52-day extravaganza spanning mid-summer, the Holy Month of Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and the destination s traditional EidFest celebrations.Running June 27 to August 17, SummerFest Abu Dhabi will ...

Fasttrack begins the installation of speed limiter devices in vehicles

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:35:51 -0400

Fasttrack, the vehicles maintenance and repair centers at Emirates General Petroleum Corporation "Emarat", in cooperation with Tibra General Trading Company, has started installing speed limiter devices in the vehicles subject to the Ministerial Cabinet's Resolution no. 6 of 2011, which stipulated changing the standard feature for safety requirements in passengers vehicles and ...

Sony introduces new VAIO notebooks

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:35:50 -0400

Sony has expanded its range of touch-enabled notebooks with the new VAIO Fit E models, especially for those looking for more from their current ...

Thomson Reuters launches Islamic Finance Indicator With The Islamic Corporation for the Development Of the private sector

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:35:50 -0400

Thomson Reuters, the world's leading provider of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, launched an Islamic Finance Development Indicator in collaboration with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private sector development arm of the Islamic Development Bank ...

AFED announces annual conference in Sharjah in October

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:35:50 -0400

The Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) announced, at the conclusion of a consultation meeting it held in Oxford, UK, that its annual conference for 2013 will be held in Sharjah, UAE, on 28-29 October. The conference will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan Al-Qasimi, Ruler of ...

UAE banking on experience at Asian Snooker Team Champs

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:32 -0400

The UAE will once again be banking on the experienced duo of Mohamed Shehab and Mohammed Al Joaker to deliver the goods at the Asian Snooker Team & Six-red Championships. Young and talented Khalid Kamali will be the third UAE player taking part in the events, which get underway in Doha on Friday. UAEBSA Vice-President Mohmmed Tamjid Abdulla said that every effort is being made to help ...

UAE golf round-up Sharjah kids are showing progress

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:31 -0400

It was graduation day for more than 70 members of Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club's Junior Development Programme (SGSC JDP), as they went through the final grading and tournament day. With all juniors eager to try and improve on their current cap grading, they were put through 10 tests, including: putting, iron play, woods, chipping, pitching, golf specific fitness testing and golf ...

Dubai Expo 2020 Master Plan Revealed

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:20:51 -0400

Dubai FDI renews partnership with The Business Year to bring spotlight on the new face of Dubai Dubai FDI, the foreign investment office in the Department of Economic Development (DED) in ...

The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:43:07 -0400

Over the last month, MBC4's Coke Studio has pushed artists out of their comfort zones by pairing them with a performer from a different genre. The aim of the partnership is to create an original fusion piece blending both their respective styles. Like a musical trapeze act, the final performance is watched by awe-inspired and nervous audiences hoping the two artists complement rather than ...

OMRAN drives new tourism projects in Oman

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:46 -0400

Video: Tourism projects across Oman, from the Northern enclave of Musandam to Salalah in the south and high up in the mountains of Jabal Akhdar are being constructed by OMRAN. At Meed's Arabian World Construction Summit Phil Blizzard spoke to Ammar Kharusi, Contruction Manager, OMRAN about the scale and variety of their projects, and the importance good community ...

Egyptian Tourist Authority takes part in Arabian Travel Market 2013

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:45 -0400

During a press conference held on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), HE Hisham Zaazou, Minister of Tourism of Egypt, announced a range of incentives and offers that will be provided by the Egyptian tourism sector to Arab families during the upcoming summer season, the holy month of Ramadan and Eid ...

HP expands printing solutions for business customers in the Middle East

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:45 -0400

•The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 offers print, scan, copy and fax capabilities to help customers maximise their print investment by getting more functionality from one device. •A new enterprise class device in the HP LaserJet Enterprise M725 that offers secure, large-volume printing and imaging capabilities at a low price. •HP Scanjet Pro 3000 s2 Sheet-feed Scanner designed for SMBs ...

Dubais DMF to kick off with Twitter Executive

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:44 -0400

Brilliant minds in the global digital media arena to gather to share knowledge and expertise at the second annual Digital Media Forum 2013 (DMF) - the region's first conference of its kind, in a city identified as a prospect digital hub for the ...

Spotlight on the regional interior design talents at Index 2013 and The Office Exhibition

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:44 -0400

'In_Motion' by Guialmi, a company with over 40 years of experience in the development of office furniture solutions, was selected by the jury for this award. "At Guialmi we are very pleased of having been selected for this award that recognizes our work. Even If we have been..." ...

Competition Commission looking into Jet-Etihad deal | Quote

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:10:37 -0400

NEW DELHI: Fair trade regulator Competition Commission is examining the over Rs 2,000-crore deal between leading carrier Jet Airways and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has received an application seeking approval for the proposed Jet-Etihad transaction. "We are looking into the deal," a senior CCI official said. Forging a strategic alliance, ...

Abu Dhabi lender ADCB to price subordinated bond Wednesday

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:48:31 -0400

DUBAI | Wed May 22, 2013 3:48am EDT DUBAI May 22 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank plans to raise at least $500 million from a benchmark-sized subordinated bond as early as Wednesday, the arranging bank for the deal said. Early price talk for the 10-year deal, which is not redeemable for five years (non-call 5), was released at 230 basis points over five-year midswaps, Standard ...

Medicine prices in GCC to be standardised

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:36:19 -0400

The Gulf Committee of the GCC health ministers council has agreed to standardise medicine prices starting this July, Amin Al Amiri, the assistant undersecretary for Medical Practice and Licensing at the Ministry of Health, said. The decision was made during the committee's ninth meeting, held in Dubai, and will affect local, regional and global manufacturing companies. It will take into ...

Between the shopping malls is there space in Dubai for dissent

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:20:28 -0400

A tour bus passes near the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, in Dubai, May 9. The United Arab Emirates projects an easy-going image of luxury housing built on palm-shaped islands, airports with Fifth Avenue glitz, an artificial ski resort in the desert. Is there space in Dubai for ...

Survey identifies 6000 danger spots on Abu Dhabi roads

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:20:28 -0400

ABU DHABI // Almost a third of the capital’s internal roads were found to be dangerous in a recent survey of high-risk traffic areas. Majed Al Kathiri, head of traffic services section and road safety at Abu Dhabi Municipality, said a survey of high-risk areas and corridors in Abu Dhabi identified more than 6,000 issues. ';We need ...

Earthquake training for GCC rescue teams

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:29:32 -0400

The UAE search and rescue unit has carried out a joint drill with teams from the GCC to ensure it is fully prepared in the event of an earthquake. The drill was carried out at the UAE team's camp in Al Shlila, Abu Dhabi, and included teams from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. It focused on measuring the team's response capabilities in cases of natural disasters and buildings ...

Suspected back-seat thief arrested in Sharjah

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:29:31 -0400

A man has been arrested in connection with a series of thefts from SUVs in Sharjah. Col Abdul Razak Assad, the acting director of Sharjah CID, said the Iraqi man is accused of stealing the rear seats from 4x4 vehicles. He was arrested in industrial area five after being followed by police. "He tried to resist arrest and flee the scene but police managed to control him and arrest ...

Symantec Internet Security Threat Report reveals increase in cyberespionage

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:14:46 -0400

Symantec Corp.'s (Nasdaq: SYMC) Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 18 (ISTR) revealed a 42% surge during 2012 in targeted attacks compared to the prior ...

Arabtec projects unaffected by strike

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:14:45 -0400

Dubai-based Arabtec has said the delivery of projects was unaffected by what it called a partial labour stoppage, adding it was working with authorities in the UAE to resolve the issue, Reuters has reported. "Arabtec reiterates that project delivery timelines have and will not be affected," the company said in a bourse filing yesterday. "Arabtec has been working closely with the ...

Abu Dhabis Man City seals MLS team franchise

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:55:53 -0400

The New York Yankees and Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City have formed a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to play in New York City from 2015, aiming to win over America's largest sports market to the global ...

UAE to protest Philippines embassy action

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:09:55 -0400

Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday fielded a question by a Federal National Council (FNC) member about violation of international laws and norms by some embassies in the UAE by holding direct meetings with private sector organisations and obliging them to obey their instructions and ...

And the winner of Dancing With the Stars Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:07:40 -0400

Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. The 26-year-old country singer won the show's mirrorball trophy Tuesday. Pickler and her professional partner, Derek Hough, earned two sets of perfect scores Monday night and another on Tuesday. Judges' scores combined with viewer votes determine the winner. ...

Outlook promising unemployment and diversifying economies still an issue in Dubai - IMF

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:06:01 -0400

Resolute policy action will be necessary this year The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not concerned about Dubai's ability to repay its estimated $48 billion of debt obligations, according to the director of its Middle East and Central Asia department.Masood Ahmed was speaking to reporters in the emirate on Tuesday as part of the IMF's regional economic outlook update for the MENAP ...

Will Emirates love for environment drive in hybrid cars

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:06:00 -0400

Manufacturers are waiting for interest in hybrids to grow Hybrid cars are reaching the Gulf in limited numbers. But those who want to do their bit for the environment, or make a statement, will have to dig deep into their resources -- the niche here is dominated by prestige, performance marques such as Porsche, Lexus, BMW and McLaren Automotive.And for now, these companies are not particularly ...

UAE slams Philippine move to contact firms directly

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:59:06 -0400

The UAE foreign minister has accused the Philippine Embassy of violating international conventions for directly contacting companies that supply Filipino labour to the country.In response to a question from Federal National Council member Hamad Al Rahoomi, at the ...

Great Family Summer Getaways with Emirates Holidays

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:50:43 -0400

With summer just around the corner - now is the time to plan your next family getaway. Emirates Holidays has announced several holiday offers - from immersing yourself in the amazing world of Harry Potter, to soaking in the rich history and culture of Vietnam, or enjoying magical moments at a Disney park, to having the adventure of a lifetime on a South African safari - these holidays will bring ...

UAE sedition trial Final addresses for the 94 accused as court sets date for verdict

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:12:13 -0400

ABU DHABI // Lawyers for the 94 Emiratis accused of sedition made their final addresses to the State Security Court yesterday. They renewed calls for their clients to be acquitted, repeated allegations that case files had been tampered with while noting that they had no access to them, and criticised the media for its coverage of the case. Jassim Al Naqbi, who represents nine of the accused, ...

Maids wage contracts must be honoured if signed says UAE Foreign Minister

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:12:13 -0400

ABU DHABI // The UAE does not prevent foreign embassies from working to protect their citizens who are employed here, the Foreign Minister told the FNC yesterday. Following a debate on efforts by the Philippines embassy to enforce a minimum wage for its citizens employed as domestic staff, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed said that "if we want to support our nationals abroad, there can be no ...

UK backing visa-free Euro travel for Emiratis

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:12:09 -0400

ABU DHABI // The European Parliament will consider granting Emiratis visa-free entry to the European Schengen area next year, the Foreign Minister told the FNC yesterday. Over the past year the UAE has increased its efforts to win visa-free entry to the Schengen area - a group of 26 countries in western Europe. In February, Sheikh Abdullah Al Hamed, undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign ...

Back from Dubai with Legend goodies

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:08:56 -0400

Okoroike had, on May 10, emerged one of the winners of the Legend Real Deal Consumer Promo. By this, he earned himself a trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirate, where he has an open cheque to purchase whatever his heart chose - perhaps excluding whole houses or ...

How you can get free legal advice in Dubai

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:58:42 -0400

Dubai Courts has introduced free electronic legal consultancy, case registration and records revision services to help inform the public about their rights and obligations and judicial procedures and to promote efficiency. In coordination with prominent Dubai lawyers, the Courts is offering free electronic legal consultancy to the public under a new initiative called ‘Shoor’, which ...

Video Your exclusive tour aboard Mariner of the Seas’ docked in Dubai

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:58:40 -0400

It is being hailed as the last of the great voyagers and the Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas is on its maiden call to Dubai, docked at Port Rashid. The luxury liner can carry more than 3,800 passengers. The 1,020-feet-long cruise ship sailed from Galveston, Texas, dropped anchor at Barcelona before making its maiden voyage to Dubai on ...

Dubai sets sail for a billion-dirham cruise industry by 2020

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:58:38 -0400

Its full speed ahead for Dubai as it sets sail for a bullish cruise tourism sector that has chartered a course to generate more than Dh1 billion in annual income by 2020. Speaking ...

Etisalats Nigerian affiliate secures $1.2bn refinancing facility

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:57:03 -0400

Etisalat has said its Nigeria affiliate has signed a $1.2bn refinancing loan with 13 Nigerian banks, Reuters has reported. The medium-term facility will be used to refinance an existing $650m loan and bolster Etisalat Nigeria's network, Etisalat ...

IMF confident Dubai can meet financial obligations

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:57:02 -0400

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it isn't worried about Dubai's ability to meet its financial obligations after the emirate that almost defaulted in 2009 successfully managed to reschedule payments, Bloomberg has reported. "So far the government-related entities have managed debt rescheduling from 2009 quite successfully," said the head of the fund's Middle ...

Revealed Dubai’s 10 biggest villa deals in Q1

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:48:57 -0400

Property prices in Dubai are on the upswing, especially in the villa market, where prices rising 20 per cent last year. Data shared exclusively by Reidin.com with Emirates 24|7 reveals that investors are spending money lavishly on buying good, quality properties with big-ticket transactions (in secondary market) being registered in the Dubai Land Department. According to Reidin.com, a villa ...

Jobs in Dubai Gems hiring 500 staff for 2 new schools

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:48:54 -0400

"There will be room for approximately 5,000 students once all phases of both schools are complete. The recruitment process is underway for both schools. There will be over 500 staff members employed at both schools once all phases are complete," Gems Education said in a statement to ...

Dubai landlords start shunning ‘partying’ bachelors

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:48:53 -0400

contacted a few real estate agents in Al Qusais and Al Nahda area, they admitted to be governed by a ‘no bachelor clause’. "I don’t know the reason but the landlords don’t want to rent out to bachelors," confirmed an agent. Another claimed he had access to one building that allowed bachelors. This, Joji points out, could be an old dilapidated building in a ...

Etihad launches new cards that reward spending with air miles

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:31:15 -0400

Credit card provider MBNA has added airline giant Etihad to its partner portfolio as they today launched two new cards that rewards spending with air miles. Holders of the Etihad Guest American Express Card will earn 1.5 Etihad Guest Miles for every 1 of spending, while those with the Etihad Guest Visa Card will get 1.5 miles for every 2. MBNA has a litany of organisations for whom it provides ...

Launch Of Amsterdam Flights Marks Start Of Second Phase In Etihad Airways KLM Strategic Partnership

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:40:55 -0400

Peter Hartman, President and CEO of KLM (left) and James Hogan, President and CEO of Etihad Airways celebrate the launch of Etihad Airways’ flights between Abu Dhabi and ...

Five things to do today attend a lecture on tracking birds in the UAE

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:36:23 -0400

the Emirates Natural History Group this evening for a talk on Satellite Tracking of Migratory Birds by Salim Javed of the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD). The agency started a programme in 2005 that tracks the movements of greater flamingos. From 7.30 to 9.30pm, free entry, Emirates Hall, Abu Dhabi Women's College, City Campus, off 11th Street, between 4th and 6th Streets, Abu Dhabi, ...

Manager to knock-out MD at UAE fight

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:36:21 -0400

Contenders for Transguard's White Collar Fight Night 10 are already half-way through a gruelling 8-week training programme that will culminate in an unlikely mix of determined corporate professionals facing-off against one another in the ring as they swap their two-piece suits for towelling robes. Aspiring ...

PALME 2013 UAE hospitality sector showcase

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:36:20 -0400

The UAE hospitality sector thrives in 2013. Innovators from the world of sound and light will be looking to make the most of the resurgent hotel and leisure industry across the Gulf at PALME 2013 Professionals from the light and sound industry are eagerly looking forward to showcase ...

Mohammed visits INDEX 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:36:19 -0400

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday visited the venues of the INDEX International Design Exhibition and the Office Exhibition trade shows, and the Middle East Event Show, all held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai. Accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid ...

Visa costs slow tide of cruise visitors to the UAE

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:36:17 -0400

The UAE still needs to work towards greater visa reprieve for its cruise travellers as it aims to increase tourism numbers, an executive with the world’s largest cruise ship operator says. Last November, the UAE Government announced that tourists arriving on cruise liners were permitted multiple-entry visas. However, those entering the country ...

Etisalat signs $1.2bn deal with Zenith FBN others

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:52 -0400

Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited, trading under the name of Etisalat Nigeria, has signed a $1.2bn medium-term syndicated loan facility agreement with Zenith Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, First Bank of Nigeria Limited and 10 other ...

Dubai Courts offers free legal consultancy and online case registration

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:21:23 -0400

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Tue, 21 May 2013 19:11:07 -0400

Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, said any business licensed in the UAE is subject to the rules and regulation of the country and any crimes are fought by these ...

Driver cleared of molesting Dubai schoolboy

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:11:06 -0400

Citing lack of evidence, the Dubai Court of First Instance acquitted the 42-year-old Pakistani driver, A.A., of molesting the Emirati ...

Andy Carroll ruled out of England friendlies through injury

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:13:43 -0400

Andy Carroll's withdrawal for the friendlies against Republic of Ireland and Brazil was confirmed in an FA statement. Photograph: Jan Kruger/The FA via Getty ...