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Int’l conference on global warming opens in RAK

  Ras Al Khaimah / WAM The 4th International Conference on Global Warming: EcoSystem Productivity opened on Monday bringing together environmental experts, researchers and academicians to discuss the issue of global warming and explore ways of increasing the productivity of ecosystems. HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the opening of ...

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DANS to showcase world’s largest tower simulator

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) the leading air navigation services provider for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, is participating in the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition (DIGAE) held under the patronage of the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The exhibition will run at the Dubai World ...

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Second phase of ‘Heart of Sharjah’ project on schedule: Shurooq

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, has announced that progress on the second phase of the ‘Heart of Sharjah’ development, one of the largest heritage and tourism projects in the region, is right on schedule. The announcement from Shurooq coincides with the hosting of two major heritage events in Sharjah, the Sharjah Biennial 2017, which commenced ...

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ADNEC hosts ‘Elite Council’ gathering

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) hosted the gathering of the Elite Council, a community initiative launched by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) to implement mechanisms for sharing knowledge and experience towards achieving organisational excellence. Representatives of all 20 members of the Council attended the event. Comprising various government and private entities across ...

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ADM officially launches ‘Radio 1’ and ‘Radio 2’

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) announced the official launch of “Radio 1” and “Radio 2” stations, part of the Abu Dhabi Radio Network, bringing the total number of stations under its umbrella to eight. The new launch, which brings ADM’s number of brands up to 27, underscores the corporation’s plans to expand its English-language radio stations. The ...

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DMAT implements ‘Park and Ride’ services

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business As part of the Abu Dhabi Government’s on-going efforts to promote sustainable mobility and to meet the needs and aspirations of the public, the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport (DMAT) implemented the “Park and Ride Service” for companies in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Currently, as many as nine entities operate from Park ...

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Euro-area unemployment falls to lowest level in 8 yrs

  Reuters Euro-area unemployment fell to the lowest in almost eight years and a measure of manufacturing accelerated as factories in the region’s biggest economies benefited from improving global growth. The average jobless rate declined to 9.5 percent in February from 9.6 percent in January. It’s been decreasing steadily from a peak of more than 12 percent in 2013 and ...

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GM Motors, Ford miss estimates as car models plunge despite huge discounts

  Bloomberg General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. reported US sales that missed estimates as heavy incentive spending failed to keep struggling sedan and compact models from continuing their plunge. Deliveries rose 1.6 percent for GM and declined 7.2 percent for Ford last month, both trailing analysts’ projections, and Honda Motor Co. reported a surprise drop. Sales of the ...

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