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Declaration of Dubai on Public Health in the Arab World aims to raise capacity and networking between countries on public health issues
A significant development in the field of healthcare was the recent 'Declaration of Dubai on Public Health in the Arab World,' that was signed during the 1st Arab Conference of Public Health that recently took place in ...
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Gulf Marine Services announces heavily oversubscribed Dhs1.32bn Islamic financing facility
Gulf Capital, one of the largest and most active investment firms in the Middle East, announced that one of its portfolio companies, Gulf Marine Services ("GMS"), the largest operator and owner of jack-up barges in the Middle East, is working with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank ("ADIB") on finalising the syndication of a Dhs1.32bn ($360m) Islamic growth facility that will help ...
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IMF says not worried by Dubais debt obligations
The International Monetary Fund is not worried about Dubai's ability to meet its upcoming debt obligations, Masood Ahmed, director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia department, told reporters on ...
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Teen in UAE accused of killing mother after argument
FUJAIRAH // An Emirati teenager has been accused of killing his mother with a sharp object on Sunday. The 17-year-old, AMM, is said to have struck his mother, KAH, 40, with a bladed weapon before she died of her injuries two hours later in Fujairah Hospital. Colonel Humaid Mohammad Al Yamahi, the director general of Fujairah Police, said the incident took place at 7pm on Sunday in Murshid and ...
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Professional sound and light industry bounces back in 2013
The professional sound and light industry in the Middle East is on course for a resurgent 2013 thanks to new budgets being made available for extravagant launch events and ...
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Dubai retains status as one of the worlds top retail destinations
For the second straight year Dubai has been ranked as second most important international retail destination globally, just behind London, according to a new report by ...
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Index 2013 and The Office Exhibition inaugurated
INDEX International Design Exhibition and The Office Exhibition trade shows were inaugurated today by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and by H.E. Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qatami at the Dubai World Trade Centre ...
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Canon unveils its smallest and lightest full-frame DSLR - EOS 6D
Canon Middle East unveils its latest EOS DSLR for serious photography enthusiasts - the EOS 6D. A similar size and weight to the EOS 60D, the EOS 6D is the world's lightest DSLR to feature a full-frame CMOS sensor, making it ideal for travel, portrait and landscape ...
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Emirates NBD markets Tier 1 perp NC6 at low 6
By Sudip Roy Tue May 21, 2013 4:32am EDT LONDON, May 21 (IFR) - UAE lender Emirates NBD has begun marketing a Tier 1 perpetual non-call six year bond at low 6% on Tuesday, according to a source and lead manager. Books are open on the unrated Reg S-only issue, which is expected to launch and price on Wednesday. There is a 50 cents rebate for private banks. The bond is guaranteed by Emirates NBD ...
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Multiple car crash on Sheikh Zayed Road causes major tailbacks
DUBAI // A number of cars were involved in a crash on Sheikh Zayed Road Abu Dhabi-bound this morning that caused an hour-long tailback. The incident, which took place near the Jafza buildings in Jebel Ali, happened as a result of tailgating, according to police. Due to the volume of traffic heading to the capital, it caused major disruption to commuters, however, no one was injured or required ...
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False expectations make Emirati marriages fail experts say
DUBAI // Eight out of 10 newlywed couples have filed for divorce before their first anniversary, according to the chief executive of the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children. Afra Al Basti told an audience of married Emirati men and women at a forum on healthy marriage that the main reason for this startling statistic was immaturity. Speaking at the Dar Al Kuttab caf and bookshop in Uptown ...
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Lawyer dies after heart attack during trial in Dubai court room
Legal professionals in the UAE are saddened by the sudden demise of a practising lawyer who collapsed in a Dubai courtroom on Monday and died of a heart ...
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Al Hathboor Group launchesArabic Learning initiative
Al Hathboor Group launched an Arabic Learning initiative for its offices in Dubai. This is pursuant to CEO M.Salahuddin's observation for the need to Learn Arabic stated at the Group's 32nd Family Day held at Al Bustan Rotana on 28th February ...
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PSUAD aligns educational outputs with job market demands to support plan 2030
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (PSUAD) has affirmed its keenness to build the needed human resources and create the foundation for developing the required skills for the job market to allow students to acquire such skills equally in all offered specializations and ...
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BNP Paribas and Les Amis de la Sorbonne Abu Dhabi renew their partnership
BNP Paribas and Les Amis de la Sorbonne Abu Dhabi have renewed their partnership for the third year in a row and jointly host a Banking and Finance Lecture on the 13th May at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu ...
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Sub-Zero and Wolf open flagship store in Dubai
The Elite Enterprises Trade Agencies announced the grand opening of the largest flagship store in the GCC for global refrigeration and kitchen appliances leaders Sub-Zero and ...
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Gama Aviation expands Sharjah FBO offering
Gama Group, the global business aviation services provider, is delighted to announce that its Middle East based business unit, Gama Aviation FZE is significantly expanding Gama's customer offering at Sharjah International ...
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Musharrafs UAE supporters prepare to fly to Pakistan for protests
Pervez Musharraf 's supporters in the UAE are preparing to fly to Pakistan to hold protests backing the former president. Talks between senior members of Mr Musharraf's All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) have taken place this weekend in Pakistan and included some based in the UAE. "We are currently trying to lay the groundwork to allow for Mr Musharraf's supporters in the ...
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Strike over as Arabtec builders in UAE go back to work
DUBAI // A two-day strike by construction workers over pay ended yesterday when the men were taken by bus back to their building sites. Workers from Arabtec Construction had refused to leave their accommodation in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Saturday. The men, mostly from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, wanted their Dh350 monthly food allowance paid with their salaries rather than the three daily ...
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Abu Dhabi Police crack down on sorcerers
Sorcerers claim they have spells to protect or heal people but any claims they make that their witchcraft does not offend Islamic teachings are false, say Abu Dhabi Police, who are cracking down on offenders. Illustration / ...
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Solid $80 billion pledged for Abu Dhabi development over 5 years
Abu Dhabi Corniche The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has allocated Dh330 billion for the implementation of major development projects over the next five years in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, a good part of which would be invested towards the development of the emirate's Western Region.Mohammad Hamad Bin Azzan Al Mazroui, acting undersecretary of the Ruler's Representative Court in the ...
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Failure to develop air traffic management will have significant impact on airports in Middle East says NATS
NATS, a global leader in air traffic services and solutions, participated in the Global Airport Leaders Forum in Dubai, held as part of the Dubai Airport Show 2013 from 7-8 ...
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Ritz-Carlton announces its partnership with Al Noor Training Center
For the third consecutive year, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is proud to announce its partnership with the Al Noor Training Center, underscoring its commitment to provide essential hospitality programmes, activities and experiences in support of pioneering community ...
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Juma Al Majid wins award from Hyundai Motor Company
Juma Al Majid Est. Hyundai Service Dept. won the 'Expression of Gratitude' award from Hyundai Motor Company for its outstanding efforts and great service performance in Hyundai Service operation, which ranked top among 13 distributors in the Middle Eastern ...
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Dubai to host Tank and Terminal Operability and Integrity Management Conference in September
Storage tanks are critical components of the Middle East region's downstream facilities. The processing, transporting, and storing of crude oil or refined products in tank farm and terminal operations lead to custody transfers of business-associates and ...
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