April, 2016

• 14 April

  World’s first Tiananmen museum to close doors in Hong Kong

  

    Hong Kong / AFP The world’s first museum dedicated to China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown is to close its doors in Hong Kong, with organisers saying they believe they are being targeted for political reasons. It comes at a time when concerns are growing in the semi-autonomous Chinese city that Beijing is tightening its grip. There has been keen interest in …

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• 14 April

  European inspiration with clear-cut interiors

  

    Our Correspondent/ Emirates Business A casual yet refined dining concept serving French-European delicacies from 10 am until late evening, Classic Car Cafe boasts of a relaxing atmosphere and mouth-watering food served in the backdrop of classic cars. The perfect place to socialise — where business colleagues; families and groups of friends catch up over food. With the classic car …

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• 14 April

  Mindtripp: Doing the usual the unusual way

  

    Our Correspondent / EMIRATES BUSINESS Mindtripp is an experiential events company with client relations spanning over a decade. Founded by Amrrita S Jhamm, a certified CSR practitioner, Mindtripp has been executing events on industry-level in sectors such as hospitality, tourism, education, finance and business. Jhamm, Chief Mindtripper, said, “At Mindtripp, we are all about creating experiential based events. That’s …

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• 13 April

  UAE’s rising global stature hailed

  

    DUBAI / WAM Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin RashidAl  Maktoum, received on Wednesday afternoon at Zabeel Palace, Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, and her accompanying delegation. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy …

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• 13 April

  

  ABU DHABI,  WAM Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) on Tuesday, to provide streamlined procedures for the establishment of schools and institutes of higher education at Masdar City. Under the agreement, Masdar will work closely with ADEC and third-party partners to develop areas of Masdar City …

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• 13 April

  Tech-driven Cityscape set for huge success

  

    Ritika Sharma Cutting-edge technology is giving a massive thrust to exhibitors’ projects at the ongoing Cityscape at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Virtual reality, modern design tools and digitally integrated utility services that the displayers are resorting to is drawing potential customers to their pavilions. Urban Planning Council Abu Dhabi is showcasing Urban Street and Utility Design Tool, …

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• 13 April

  Spotlight on Arab fashion at Bride Show

    Sunaina Rana To bring a dream wedding come to life, even the minutest of details and elements must be addressed to with utmost care. And for brides, since it is the ‘bridal dress’ which contributes to making the day perfect, it assumes the biggest importance. Bride Show Abu Dhabi 2016, held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, was a …

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• 13 April

  Julphar posts robust growth

    RAS AL KHAIMAH,  WAM Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced it has closed the year 2015 at AED 1.47 billion, with a growth of 6 per cent against 2014 sales of 1.39 billion. The company demonstrated a steady operational performance during 2015, posting 11.1 per cent year-on-year rise …

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• 13 April

  Etihad, Avianca sign codeshare partnership

  

    ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Avianca, one of Latin America’s leading airlines, announced a new codeshare partnership. Under the agreement, Etihad Airways will place its ‘EY’ code on Avianca operated flights between Bogota, Colombia, London Heathrow and Madrid Barajas, while Avianca will place its ‘AV’ code on Etihad Airways …

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• 13 April

  At Cityscape, technology takes centerstage

  

    Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business You can visit your dream home virtually before you decide to settle upon one. If you are a developer you can opt to create your own city on a software and check the permitted Lane space in advance. This is not a scene out of a sci-fi movie. This and more comes alive in …

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