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UAE to host Arab Chemistry Conference

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / Emirates Business Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, the UAE Chemical Society will host the 18th International Conference of the Union of Arab Chemists from March 26-28 at Jazirat Al Hamra, with Arab and international participation. The UAE Chemical Society won the ...

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AUH gears up for summer season

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports Company on Sunday said it has geared up for the summer season with innovative passenger processing systems, reading libraries and moonlight check-in at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to keep travelers comfortable and make their journeys more enjoyable. Acting COO of Abu Dhabi Airports, Mohammed Al Katheeri, said Abu Dhabi International Airport remains ...

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GCC online ads poised for big leap

  Emirates Business Increased internet penetration in the Arab World has led to a jump in the GCC region’s online ad spending for this year with internet ads in the GCC set to grow 20 per cent in 2017, according to a market research report recently launched by Orient Planet Research, an Orient Planet Group venture. The report, entitled, ‘GCC ...

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Phase 1 of Redwood Park officially sells out

  Dubai / Emirates Business Jumeirah Golf Estates, the leading residential golf community, announced that Phase 1 of its Redwood Park development has officially sold out to a mix of local and international buyers. As Jumeirah Golf Estates continues its ambitious growth plans and international sales drive, also reported that buyer confidence in the community of modern townhouses – overlooking ...

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SIB wins Al Etihad Credit Bureau accolade

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), voted “Best Islamic Bank in the UAE” at the World Finance Awards 2016, has has 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 ...

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Dinosaurs to invade summer in the capital

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business This summer, get ready to witness pre-historic times come to life with your entire family in Abu Dhabi, as dinosaurs resurrect like you have never seen before in the internationally-acclaimed “Dinosaur Zoo Live” show, taking place from July 7-9 at Emirates Palace. The interactive show, which has toured around the world and featured in ...

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Etihad Airways hosts charity iftar for labourers

  Emirates Business In line with the spirit of caring and sharing during the holy month of Ramadan, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, hosted a charity Iftar for 5,000 labourers at the Workers Village in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways’ employees and leadership contributed generously, purchasing thousands of Iftar vouchers for the labourers’ meals. The ...

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Bitcoin buyers seek haven from British pound

  Bloomberg Demand surged for bitcoin as a safe haven from the British pound, which plummeted after the UK voted to leave the European Union. The pound fell to its lowest in more than 30 years, driving demand for assets such as US Treasuries and gold. Stocks and bonds also fell, amid concerns that the UK’s exit from the European ...

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SDG organises session on happiness for Dubai society

  Dubai / Emirates Business Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG), in co-operation with a number of its strategic partners in government entities, has organized a brainstorming session titled “Challenges of connected services” as part of its innovative activities and its efforts for developing government shared services, which are offered in partnership or collaboration with several government entities to ensure sustainable ...

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TRA receives 1,300 mobile applications for ALECSO award

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) received a total of 1,300 mobile applications participating this year at the second edition of the ALECSO Apps Award, a mobile app development competition launched by the Arab League of Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). TRA said its efforts to promote the event incorporation with ALECSO, have resulted in ...

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