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  Ras Al Khaimah / Emirates Business Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE’s northern-most emirate, is readying this month to host its biggest ever Awafi Festival – the 14th in the annual series. The three-week festival, a defining event in the emirate’s tourism calendar, yearly attracts visitors from all over the GCC, who descend on the mountain-desert-beach destination to celebrate its ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business DAMAC Properties on Tuesday announced that it has awarded 15 major construction and consultancy contracts valued at AED 1.26 billion during the period between August and November this year, bringing the total value of contracts awarded so far in 2016 to AED 6.51 billion for projects in Dubai and the UK. The awarded contracts are ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Al Ain Water –the leading bottled water brand in the United Arab Emirates and a key product in Agthia’s consumer product portfolio – launched a unique collection of limited edition frosted glass bottles to celebrate the inspiring achievements of the UAE and pay tribute to the nation. Each 750 ml bottle of Al Ain ...

  Ajman/ Emirates Business Led under the guidance and leadership of Ajman Sewerage’s Chairman HH Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, the Company’s Board of Directors reviewed the company’s investment plans, budget, and expansion strategies, which have been lined for 2017. Culminating the meeting, HH Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi said: “With an overall expansion plan worth AED600 million, ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emaar Properties PJSC on Tuesday announced the appointment of Olivier Harnisch as the Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Hospitality Group, its hospitality & leisure business. Olivier brings to Emaar over 30 years of international experience in the hotel and tourism industry. He joins Emaar from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in Brussels, where he was Chief ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Miral and SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:SEAS) (“SeaWorld”) on Tuesday announced their partnership to develop SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, a first-of-its-kind marine life themed park on Yas Island. This next generation SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will also include the UAE first dedicated marine life research, rescue, rehabilitation and return center with world-class facilities and resources for the ...

  DUBAI / WAM The UAE Cabinet launched an expanded World GovTechioneers Race, a three-category annual award designed to acknowledge government technology pioneers who provide global solutions to common global challenges. The award was launched to motivate government entities to promote creative and smart government initiatives and partnerships that would aim to provide innovative, smart solutions to help resolve common ...

  Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Deyaar launched a drive to help customers make the right investment choices, with a range of generous promotional offers that include zero down payments on new properties and waivers for Dubai Land department fee. Marking end of a successful year, Deyaar is launching promotion that covers some of its key residential projects – Midtown, Mont ...

  DUBAI / EMIRATES BUSINESS Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced the launch of the 2016 Edition of the International Franchise Conference & Exhibition, on December 14, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The event, now in its 4th edition, is widely considered one of the most successful franchising events in the region, with discussions focused on modern ...

  DUBAI / WAM Officials from the International Chamber of Commerce-United Arab Emirates (ICC-UAE) and the ICC World Chambers Federation met in Dubai to discuss ways of boosting co-operation and communication, and encouraging the private sector to benefit from the chambers’ services. During the meeting, Humaid Mohammed bin Salim, Chairman of the ICC-UAE Board, briefed Peter Mihok, Chair of the ...