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‘UAE can become clean energy finance capital of the world’

  Dubai / WAM The United Arab Emirates (UAE) can become the clean energy finance capital of the world, according to Dr. Nasser Saidi, former chief economist of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Chairman of the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC). Dr. Saidi said that UAE’s capital markets could ‘own the clean energy finance space’ and in doing ...

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Spotlight on UAE’s contributions in multilateral global issues

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Effective multilateral diplomacy plays a critical role in promoting peace, security, and development around the world, and in particular in the Middle East, explained Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations in New York, and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Diplomatic Academy, during a ...

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Submissions open for Islamic Economy Award

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) has announced the opening of submissions for the fourth edition of the Islamic Economy Award (IEA 2016) that will be given away during The Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES) in October 2016. Submissions for all eight award categories will close on July 31. Launched in 2013 under the patronage ...

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LEGOLAND Dubai announces Lost Kingdom adventure

  Dubai / Emirates Business As the journey to the October opening draws closer, LEGOLAND® Dubai part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, unveils another of its attractions- Lost Kingdom Adventure, located in ADVENTURE one of the park’s six themed lands. Designed to represent the ruins of an ancient, fictional Egyptian temple, Lost Kingdom ...

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Hidd Al Saadiyat: New address of luxury

  ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business With around 1.5 million square meters of natural beachfront land and 7-kilometer of waterfront with easy access to the beach from every unit, Hidd Al Saadiyat offers a marvelous housing option that is strategically positioned on the picturesque outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Located in Saadiyat Island, the cultural district of the capital, Hidd Al ...

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‘Healthy restaurant’ initiative launched

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business As part of the ongoing national initiative to promote awareness of healthy lifestyle in the community, the Ministry of Health and Prevention represented by the Health Education and Promotion Department in the Health Centers and Clinics Sector has launched in a press conference the ‘Healthy Restaurant’ initiative in different emirates. The press conference was ...

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UAE research program for rain enhancement science to meet today

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The international technical review committee of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science meets on May 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi to assess the 91 pre-proposals received in its first phase. Comprising experts drawn from across the world, the committee will announce its final shortlist of candidates on May 17. The UAE ...

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Goumbook launches drive against plastic bottles

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Under the patronage and attendance of H.H. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Ali bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE’s “Green Sheikh”, Goumbook announced the launch of its nation-wide campaign to minimize plastic bottled water consumption and reduce plastic waste across the UAE. The event took place on May 3 and was hosted and sponsored by the Sofitel Downtown Dubai ...

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Turning the pages of history

    Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business Nestled in the hustle-bustle of the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), a wood-designed pavilion hogged much of the limelight with the superlatives of rare books collected from across the globe. From the first edition of the first scientific description of ancient and modern Egypt, to the only surviving leaflet of one ...

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Encouraging the art of reading

  Emirates Business Student visitors at the 26th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) made a major footfall. Various exhibitors at the event provided backpack containing essential publications as part of its initiatives to encourage reading and boost the fair’s role as an international platform to strengthen cultural dialogue in the community. Considering the importance of reading, one of the ...

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