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  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for heritage, arts and culture, has been announced as the winner of the Government Green IT Initiative of the Year 2016 at the .Gov Dubai & Northern Emirates Awards Ceremony. The prize recognises the Information Technology Department at Dubai Culture, for their ongoing work ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates NBD, one of the leading banking Groups in the region, on Monday announced the linking of Dubai Government’s Smart Dubai Happiness Meter to its Mobile Banking App. The strategic partnership between Dubai Government and Emirates NBD solidifies the bank’s goal of providing superior customer experience through its digital services. It is a first in ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Researchers at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology have worked on a technology in an attempt to improve the ability of certain plastics to delay oxidation – the natural process that causes food to spoil. The research supports the UAE’s position as a regional leader in the international plastics industry. Masdar Institute Assistant ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Al Habtoor Group Chairman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor said all three of the luxury hotels within the Hotel Collection at Al Habtoor City will be open by the end of Summer, following the successful opening of the W Dubai – Al Habtoor City last week, and The St. Regis Dubai at the end of last ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business A never-before-seen entertainment extravaganza is set to capture the hearts and minds of audiences in this year’s edition of the Abu Dhabi Summer Season, as first-time comedy greats and a thrilling illusion show descend upon the capital city from all corners of the world. Running between July 7 and September 11, venues across Abu ...

  Sanobar Sabah / Special to Emirates Business Shrinking employment opportunities across various sectors in the UAE are triggering greater interest in entrepreneurship, say experts and local entrepreneurs. This appears to be the case among nationals as well as expatriates. “People are inspired by the success of startups with disruptive business models, and by internet-powered businesses which have managed to ...

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business UAE has always been in the forefront to welcome new investments. Companies in the country are now charting out innovative plans that encourage more individual investors to consider buying properties in the Emirates’ bustling hospitality sector. Leading the way, Dubai-based real estate developer DAMAC Properties is providing one-of-its-kind opportunities for individual investors to tap ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The second phase of the Mira Oasis community will consist of 1393 units and is divided into 3 plots that will comprise of fully fitted contemporary townhouses stylishly designed with a choice of courtyard living. With spacious 3-4 bedroom units that come in different types of housing clusters, the community will effortlessly integrate family ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Space Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Global technology leader, Lockheed Martin, to launch a comprehensive dual-track space training programme for students and early career professionals in space fundamentals. Designed to prepare tomorrow’s Emirati leaders for future careers in space, the programme will feature a comprehensive four-month space training programme that ...

  Sharjah/ Emirates Business Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), voted “Best Islamic Bank in the UAE” at the World Finance Awards 2016, on Sunday announced that more honours have been bestowed as it has received the “First Successful Data Submission Award” from Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB). AECB provides world-class services on creditors to help financial institutions and credit providers make ...