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  Emirates Business UAE’s leading financial institution, Mashreq and Novo Cinemas, a leading cinema chain in the Middle East announced the launch of a new strategic partnership that is set to completely change customers’ cinema experience. The official signing was attended by Subroto Som, Head of Retail Banking Group at Mashreq and Debbie Stanford – Kristiansen, CEO of Novo Cinemas, …

  Ras Al Khaimah / Emirates Business The attraction of Ras Al Khaimah as one of the UAE’s top investment destinations has been boosted by new legal steps designed to promote economic growth, secure foreign investment, and protect assets of investors and residents. The legal package, signed at the Al Dhait Palace and witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin …

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Tadweer (The Center of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi), which is the Waste Sector Regulatory Authority delegated by Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHAD) to follow up implementation of requirements Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System Framework (OSHAD SF) in the waste sector, organized the 2nd awareness workshop on the occupational …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall developer, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa on Monday announced that it has secured an exclusive retail agreement with American Girl®, a division of Mattel, Inc. and a premium brand for girls known for its high-quality doll, content, and unforgettable experiences. American Girl’s …

  ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strongly condemned Sunday’s terrorist attack, which targeted the Saint Mark’s Coptic Cathedral in the Abbasiya district in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The blast killed scores of innocent people. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, emphasised that the leadership, government and people of …

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company, (Musanada) is currently providing management services to 2,713 facilities and buildings across the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in addition to operating a 24/7 customer service call centre, the company said on Sunday. “Musanada’s facility-management division follows highest international and local standards to ensure provision of best services and operation of …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development mandated to develop the Emirate’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, and Al Tamimi & Company, the largest law firm in the Middle East which specialises in patents and innovations, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support entrepreneurial innovations and patents. The MoU …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Jumeirah Golf Estates announced the launch of an in-house leasing brokerage and resale services, enabling buyers and leasers to deal directly with the developer as it enhances its personalized service offering. Expanding its remit from developer and community manager to encompass this new function, Jumeirah Golf Estates will now offer leasing brokerage and resale services …

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament represents a significant achievement by the UAE Federal National Council and reflects the country’s support for global dialogue, said HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and …

  Sharjah / Emirates Business ‘Sharjah Land’, Sharjah Department of eGovernment’s (DeG’s) first-ever augmented reality project in aiding the younger generations learn their civic responsibilities through digital interaction, has been making a stir since its launch at GITEX Technology Week in October. The game’s principal architect and DeG’s Director, Noor Ali Al Noman, was recently recognised and honoured by the …