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  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 ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emaar Properties is offering an exclusive lifestyle choice in Dubai Creek Harbour, the 6 sq km master-planned development defined by the iconic new tower that serves as a magnificent beacon of positivity in the heart of the city, and only 10 minutes from the Dubai International Airport. Designed by renowned Spanish/Swiss neo-futuristic architect, structural engineer, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The National Health Insurance Company, Daman, announced that it reached three million members in its 10th anniversary this year. The latest membership figures indicated that the Abu Dhabi Basic Plan has reached around 1.5 million, with membership of ‘Enhanced’ health insurance plans reaching upwards of 720 thousand members. The Thiqa Plan, which was first launched in ...

  Dubai / WAM Dar Al Ber Society (DABS) contributed 226 blood pressure (BP) metres for poor and low-income patients in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The move, part of the ‘Patient’s smile’ scheme, is meant to ease the suffering of destitute patients with chronic blood pressure and reduce the financial burden on their families. Ali Abdullah Al Shehi, Manager ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced the 2nd Annual EMM Science Workshop, which targets students, graduates and educational entities from various UAE universities. The workshop, which will be held on October 3 at The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City, will address the science of the Martian atmosphere, as well as various topics about ...

  Dubai / WAM Google announced on Sunday the arrival of Fujairah in Street View, a feature by Google Maps that will allow users to view and navigate 360 degree street-level imagery of major streets across the city. Following Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, Dubai, and Ajman, Fujairah is the fifth Emirate to be featured on Street View. Street View was launched ...