April, 2017

• 9 April

  UAE doctors volunteer 1,000 hours to serve Zanzibar people

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM A group of UAE doctors has volunteered 1,000 hours to serve children and elderly patients by working in the Emirati-Tanzanian mobile hospital, which provides diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and humanitarian services in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The campaign carries out the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to make 2017 the #Year of Giving ...

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• 9 April

  Arabic edition of Popular Science magazine launched

  

    Dubai / WAM The Dubai Future Foundation is set to collaborate with Haykal Media to launch the Arabic edition of Popular Science magazine, a world-renowned monthly scientific publication founded in 1872. Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation, said, “Building the future requires a concerted effort from everyone, ...

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• 9 April

  Palm Sunday church bombings in Egypt kill 43, wound dozens

  

    TANTA / AP Bombs exploded at two Coptic churches in different cities in northern Egypt as worshippers were celebrating Palm Sunday, killing at least 43 people and wounding about 100 in an assault claimed by the IS group. The blasts came at the start of Holy Week leading up to Easter, and just weeks before Pope Francis is due ...

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• 9 April

  Tillerson says missile strikes carry a message for others

    WASHINGTON / AP Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the US missile strikes against a Syrian air base in retaliation for a chemical weapon attack carries a message for any nation operating outside of international norms. He didn’t specify North Korea, but the context was clear enough. “If you violate international agreements, if you fail to live up to ...

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• 9 April

  5 killed in anti-India protests on Kashmir by-election day

    SRINAGAR / AP Security forces in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir opened fire on Sunday on crowds of people who attacked polling stations where voting for a by-election was taking place, killing five and injuring at least a dozen, officials said. Protesters tried to snatch or damage electronic voting machines in at least a dozen places in the districts ...

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• 9 April

  Dubai to explore trade, investment opportunities in Latin America

  

    DUBAI / Emirates Business The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has finalised preparations for its trade mission to Latin America, which will take place from April, 15-22 and cover Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. The Chamber will lead a high-level delegation of UAE businessmen, investors, and officials, who will represent a wide range of sectors, including trade, retail, free ...

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• 9 April

  dar wasl apartments launched in Jumeirah

  

    DUBAI / Emirates Business wasl Properties, the leading property management company and a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, launched its exceptional dar wasl apartments following the release of the villas at the same project last year. The upscale community offers a collection of premium high-quality residences in the heart of Jumeira – one of the most coveted neighbourhoods ...

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• 9 April

  Iron Mountain achieves first acquisition in Mideast

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Iron Mountain Incorporated acquired a controlling stake in Endless Document Storage Services LLC. The acquisition is in line with Iron Mountain’s strategy to expand its presence in fast-growing international markets by investing in well-established local or regional businesses that can provide similar services and have a similar business ethos. The move into the Middle East ...

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• 9 April

  Fragrance firms to spread sweet smell at Expo 2020

  

    Dubai / WAM Manufacturers of Arabic perfumes, essential oils, bukhoor and other fragrances from across the GCC will have a unique global platform to showcase their talents by producing scents for Expo 2020 Dubai. The Expo on Sunday launched its search for producers of fragrances, from international brands to small, artisan producers in the Gulf, which could be offered to ...

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• 9 April

  Shurooq coordinates efforts to protect Sharjah’s cultural heritage

  

    Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Sharjah Antiquities Authority, Sharjah Institute for Heritage and Sharjah Museums Department have met to discuss ways to organise and protect cultural heritage in Sharjah. The meeting was held at Shurooq’s main office in Al Qasba, in the presence of Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, Manal Ataya, Director-General of ...

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