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MEED announces GCC winners of quality awards for projects
The Gulf region's highest quality projects have been revealed at the recently concluded 2013 MEED Quality Awards for Projects, in association with Ernst & Young, the only GCC-wide awards programme that recognises completed ...
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Increase in leisure and business travelers will give boost to Abu Dhabi this summer
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced that airlines from around the globe will be increasing their weekly number of flights departing from and arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the coming summer ...
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Exclusive British companies Participate in Dubais Index 2013
UK companies with innovative design and unique products are back in this year's prestigious Index exhibition taking place in Dubai from 20-23 May 2013 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This is the 23rd year of Index and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is working closely with British Contract Furnishing & Design Association (BCFA) to promote British companies to Gulf-based architects, ...
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Al Nabooda Automobiles introduces recommended retail prices for Volkswagen in Dubai and Northern Emirates
Al Nabooda Automobiles has introduced the Volkswagen Middle East recommended retail prices for genuine parts and accessories in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The recommended retail prices for the brand are defined on a regional level in order to maintain consistently fair prices and high value for money across all GCC ...
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Etihad Airways boosts services and operations at Abu Dhabi Airport with new acquisitions
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has finalised the agreement to acquire three airport services companies which will accelerate and consolidate the development of in-flight catering services, ground handling and cargo operations at Abu Dhabi International ...
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Alarm bells over future of Arabic language
Shop owners in Abu Dhabi must conform to a new standard of sign starting on July 1 - but Arabic still vies with English for attention. Sammy Dallal / The ...
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Sheraton Dubai Creek to close for major refurb
As of July 8, the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers will start a revamp which includes all guest rooms, the Vivaldi restaurant and other facilities in the hotel. The hotel will not be operational for 8-10 months and will be closed to the public, a statement said. The extensive renovation of The Sheraton Dubai Creek hotel will include a complete redesign of the public spaces and all 262 ...
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Top Stories on Dubai Chronicle on May 19th
Businesses in Dubai foresee rising demand and higher profits in Q2 2013 Businesses in Dubai are confident of growth trends continuing to the second quarter of 2013, shows the quarterly business confidence survey conducted by the Department of Economic Development (DED). ...
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Clint Hermes joins Sidra Medical and Research Center as General Counsel
Leading health and biomedical research attorney, Clint Hermes, has been appointed General Counsel at Sidra Medical and Research Center, a pioneering new facility in Qatar with a focus primarily on women's and children's ...
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SHUAA reports Q1 2013 results
SHUAA has started the year well, reporting the best bottom line result since June 2011. The financial impact of the turnaround programme is evident in the consistently improving bottom line. Revenues were Dhs36.2m down from Dhs55.0m on the same period in 2012, reflecting lower investment returns on SHUAA managed funds and the expected drop in fees and commissions following the decision to cease ...
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Standard Chartered introduces VISA Infinite Credit Card
Standard Chartered has launched, in partnership with VISA, the Standard Chartered VISA Infinite Credit Card, the UAE's most exclusive credit card, offering a wide array of luxury lifestyle privileges and unparalleled convenience to ...
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Edutainment reaches new heights at Sharjah Childrens Reading Festival
The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival has a lot to offer the discerning teacher. Regular workshops on a variety of subjects benefit not only the children, but also provide guidance to teachers, acquainting them with modern methods of imparting skills to ...
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Dubai’s Damas unveils limited-edition gold iPhone 5 for Dh45000
Luxury smartphone accessoriser Givori today launched its most opulent, sensual and anticipated product yet. The company announced a new partnership agreement with Damas Jewellery to sell products at select Damas Les Exclusives boutiques across the GCC market. The Charlotte Spring/Summer 2013 Collection comprises an iPhone5 (64GB) customised with 19-karat rose gold, the finest grade ...
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Sharjah Police hunt man who robbed 4.5kg gold from jewellery workshop
"The man is believed to be of Asian origin. He attacked and over-powered the salesman and took away gold jewellery weighting 4.5kg," said a source familiar with the ...
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Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi supports Rose of Tralee nominee from Abu Dhabi
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi has recently agreed to support the nominee from the Irish Community in Abu Dhabi to take part in 'The Rose of Tralee', one of the largest and longest running International Festivals, celebrating 54 years this ...
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Brother International consolidates partner network in UAE with new Premium Partner Program 2013
Brother International (Gulf) FZE, one of the leading global manufacturers of laser and Inkjet printing devices, has announced that it will continue to focus on increasing MIF (Machines In Field) and expanding its market stronghold in the UAE as the company kicked off its Brother Premium Partner Program 2013 during a ceremony at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Dubai. ...
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Middle East Retail Academy 2013 Awards vendor nominations shortlist announced
More than 50 ICT and consumer electronics (CE) vendors have received official nominations for the 'Middle East Retail Academy (MERA): 2013 Awards', which take place at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi on May 22nd in conjunction with DISTREE Middle East 2013 - the region's leading annual retail channel ...
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Mobily wins Forbes Middle East Award
In Recognition of the distinctive success in implementing an innovative vision to ensure its continues financial growth, Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, the UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, honored Etihad Etisalat 'Mobily' during the event which took place in The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Abu Dhabi last ...
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Dubai targets financial crimes
DUBAI - Financial crime that was detected in Dubai topped Dh200 million during last year and the first quarter of this year, according to Dubai ...
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Dubai quake code to delay work raise build cost
The code requiring all tall buildings in Dubai to withstand earthquakes up to a magnitude on the Richter scale of 5.9 could produce significant delays and increases in construction costs, industry experts have relayed to the media. The code is effective immediately for buildings currently under construction to over 10 storeys. "These new rules will be of great concern to all those people ...
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Dubai Holding Emaar to relaunch The Lagoons project Report
Dubai Holding and Emaar Properties, Dubai's largest developer, will jointly develop ‘The Lagoons’ project on Dubai Creek with construction work likely to restart soon, according to a media ...
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Dubais du warns of broadband slowness
Dubai's second telecommunications company, Du, has warned its internet customers they may experience slower connections on Sunday and Monday as it carries out maintenance on the ...
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DTDC acquires Eurostar Express in the UAE
DTDC Global Express PTE LTD., a global courier and cargo company headquartered in Singapore with strong operations in India formed a joint venture with Eurostar Express, a Dubai-based diversified conglomerate, has recently kick-started door-to-door courier service in the ...
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Supply Chain and Logistics Group aims to be present in over 100 countries by 2020
With a core objective of further growing the UAE's logistics sector, Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG) gathered over 200 delegates and industry experts from over 20 countries to the '6th Global Logistics and Supply Chain summit' in ...
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Diebold to showcase emerging technology at 2013 Cards and Payments Middle East
As consumers continue to demand more from financial institutions than ever before-instantaneous service, enhanced convenience and more control of their money-Diebold, Incorporated, a global leader in providing integrated self-service solutions, is meeting these demands with emerging technology that is transforming the self-service channel and the way consumers ...
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