Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 September, 2016 1:37 pm

LE ROYAL MERIDIEN ABU DHABI HAS APPOINTED A NEW GENERAL MANAGER

Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi has appointed Ashraf El Siessy as the new General Manager.   Originally from Egypt, El Siessy spent the last few years in the Gulf, most recently as General Manager at Sheraton Deira Hotel in Dubai.   A seasoned hospitality professional with...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 29 September, 2016 1:29 pm

National competition to drive innovative thinking launches across six universities in the UAE

In collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Huawei today announced the launch of its ‘Seeds for the Future’ Education Challenge 2016, a national competition taking place across six...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 1:21 pm

Kimberley Process Chair Steps up Momentum on Africa Initiative

Zimbabwe was the next stop on his extensive tour of African States, to give Africa a Voice, for which the Kimberley Process was originally intended. In Harare, the KP Chair met with the President H.E. Robert Mugabe, government ministers and senior mining officials.    On his third...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 1:18 pm

Majid Al Futtaim Shares Benefits of Sustainability Best Practices During World Green Building Week 2016

Majid Al Futtaim has received “Green Star” status for the third year in a row, by Global sustainability benchmarking scheme GRESB. Identifying leaders in the real estate sector, GRESB compared more than 700 key players of the industry against various sustainability indicators such as:...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 1:15 pm

Why Big Boys Toys 2016 is the Ultimate One-Stop Event for Women

The 7th edition of Big Boys Toys, the region’s premier luxury, innovations and technology expo will for the first time feature Woman’s World, a platform for lifestyle brands, products and services dedicated to women.  The addition of Woman’s World was made...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 29 September, 2016 12:56 pm

AUS student and alumna win world largest academic awards

American University of Sharjah (AUS) students Farah Abou Hamza and Sonali Chopra were recently declared winners in the Africa and the Middle East region of the Undergraduate Awards (UA), the world's largest international academic awards program, recognizing innovation and excellence at...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 29 September, 2016 12:51 pm

The Aston Martin DB11 goes into production

Aston Martin has commenced production of the highly anticipated DB11 for UK customers, the first core car launched under the luxury carmaker’s six year ‘Second Century Plan’.  With the first DB11 coming off the Gaydon production line on 28 September, first deliveries to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 12:45 pm

Dubai to host the Fifth annual international ISO G31000
Risk Management Conference

Dubai will host the Fifth annual international ISO 31000 Risk Management Conference for the first time in the Middle East. The two-day event would commence on Oct.12 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai  . Global heavyweights including professionals and representatives...

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Healthcare | Thursday 29 September, 2016 12:42 pm

Nahdi Launch Charity Medical Convoys to Spread Hope across the Kingdom

Nahdi, Saudi Arabia's leading retail pharmacy chain, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zamzam Charity Association for Medical Voluntary Services to support Zamzam's medical convoys and field trips.    The MoU involves comprehensive charity initiatives and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 September, 2016 12:40 pm

The Final Four of the Turkish Airlines Euroleague to take place in Istanbul in 2017

The Final Four of Europe's premier basketball competition, the Turkish Airlines Euroleague, will be hosted in Istanbul on 19-21 May, 2017.  The announcement was made yesterday by Mr. Ilker Ayci, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, and Mr. Jordi...

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