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  Abu Dhabi / WAM Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) launched its annual sacrificial animal campaign nationwide to raise funds for the project set to benefit over 298,600 beneficiaries, of whom 70,100 beneficiaries are in the UAE. The cost of the sacrificial animals is estimated at AED12 million this year. The project, which will see slaughter and distribution of 28,305 sacrificial animals ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) organised a one-day orientation session for newly hired teachers who will be joining Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Western Region schools for the 2016/2017 academic school year. Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, ADEC’s Director-General, welcomed more than 600 Emirati, English Medium and Arabic Medium teachers, who will be teaching in different ...

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has begun the distribution of schoolbags to the enlisted students as part of its ‘Back to School’ Campaign. The foundation launches its annual campaign at the beginning of each new academic year. Abdullah Sultan bin Khadim, Executive Director and Board Member of SCI, said that about 7,000 schoolbags, which include all the ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) is nearing the completion of its next milestone phase with August 17 (midnight) serving as the cut-off deadline for receiving full proposals for the second cycle of the program. Aiming to advance rain enhancement science, technology and applications, the first-of-its-kind program encourages more investments in research, ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Construction industry experts and government officials assembling in Dubai next month will tackle the threat of fires in the region, an issue highlighted by recent blazes in high-rise towers. The latest statistics, published this month by Guardian Wealth Management, a global financial planning company, claim that up to 80 percent of expatriate residents living in ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority carries on with its Summer Campaign programme in a bid to position the emirate as a year-long destination for families in the region and the world. GCC countries have proven a prime source market for the emirate’s tourism sector; the region topped the list of visitors to Sharjah as ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business To celebrate Independence Day of India on 15 August 2016, Legoland® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, has for the first time shared a sneak peek into one of its most highly anticipated attractions- MINILAND- with the unveiling of the stunning Taj Mahal LEGO® model. The impressive and realistic model is made from 280,741 ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent a congratulatory cable to the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Memnon Hussein, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin ...

  DUBAI / EMIRATES BUSINESS Dubai Financial Group (‘DFG’), a subsidiary of Dubai Group, has sold its 11.8% interest in EFG-Hermes Holding Company S.A E (“EFG”) to Natixis Group (“Natixis”). A European banking leader, Natixis has an extensive international presence with offices in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia. Fadel Al Ali, Chairman, Dubai Group, commented: “The sale of ...

  RAS AL-KHAIMAH / WAM Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, Julphar, announced sales revenue of AED759.7 million in the first half of this year. The company posted a gross profit of AED465.7 million and its net profit for the period was AED133.8 million. Dr Ayman Sahli, Chief Executive Officer at Julphar said, “We have accomplished significant progress. We have launched the real-time ...