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  Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has launched the ‘Bring Happiness’ initiative, a social media campaign that will connect members of the community in need with those who can offer their support. The initiative has been launched to coincide with Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, and honour the memory of ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Tourism (DTCM) recently hosted exclusive media tours with two iconic homegrown brands – AJMAL Perfumes and Karam Coffee– as part of its ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ campaign; an awareness campaign that aims to shed light on the diverse activities and events taking place during the Holy month, as well as highlight the private sector’s support ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Comfortable airport terminals will be key for growing the number of passengers in the GCC’s USD 100 billion worth of airport projects, industry experts announced. With the International Air Transport Association projecting Middle East passengers to grow by 4.9 percent per year to 2034, the GCC is fuelling USD 100 billion in airport expansion and ...

  Emirates Business Al Sagheer, one of the premium hair and beauty salons, encompassing a chain of more than 26 salons across Egypt, Dubai & Qatar, proudly supported the community this Ramadan with a hair & beauty styling event for the children from Dubai Autism Center. “Happiness for all” as the name suggests, the initiative was aimed at sharing happiness ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The share of global electricity generated by solar photovoltaics (PV) could increase from 2 per cent today to as much as 13 per cent by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Released on Wednesday at InterSolar Europe, Letting in the Light: How Solar Photovoltaics Will Revolutionise the Electricity ...

  DUBAI / WAM Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Chairman of Emirates Islamic and Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, rang the market-opening bell on Wednesday to celebrate the listing by the bank of a US$750 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The nominal value of Sukuk currently listed on Nasdaq Dubai has reached US$41.81 billion, the largest total ...

  Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Tadweer has celebrated its 5-day long Occupational Environment, Health & Safety (OEHS) Week for 2016. With its two strategic partners, the initiative is aimed at promoting a culture of occupational environment, safety and health for its employees, contractors and community. The Universal Hospital conducted various health and well-being initiatives and National Trading and Pharmaceuticals, NTPE, ...

  Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Free Zone (DFZ) Council, chaired the third council meeting held at the Emirates Office Tower. The session highlighted the UAE’s responsibility in seeing through to completion the international agreements signed on the prevention of double taxation. The Council also explored suitable solutions for increasing ...

  Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been ranked the most expensive cities to live in across the Middle East, according to Mercer’s 2016 Cost of Living Survey. The global rankings see Dubai as the 21st most expensive city in the world, a rise of two places in comparison to last year, with Abu Dhabi, 25th in ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Tadweer celebrated its 5-day long Occupational Environment, Health & Safety (OEHS), Week for 2016. With its two strategic partners, the initiative is aimed at promoting a culture of occupational environment, safety and health for its employees, contractors and community. The Universal Hospital conducted various health and well-being initiatives and National Trading and Pharmaceuticals (NTPE) organised activities ...