April, 2017

• 8 April

  UAE committed to step up humanitarian initiatives

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates is determined to step up its humanitarian initiatives to help the displaced people and refugees around the world, said HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent ...

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• 8 April

  DGCX and DMCC ink MoU with RAKBANK to develop bullion products

  

    Dubai / WAM The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and RAKBANK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday for the development of bullion products. One product that is in immediate consideration is a Retail Spot Gold contract that could be specifically targeted for retail investors and traders. All products will be submitted ...

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• 8 April

  DABS launches AED2.8mn relief for Somalis

    Dubai / WAM Dar Al Ber Society (DABS) launched an emergency relief campaign for the benefit of the Somali people hit by a massive famine and drought that reportedly killed many people and domestic animals. Khalfan Khalifa Al Mazrouie, Chairman of DABS, said the relief drive is a translation of the UAE charitable and humanitarian policy, and is in line ...

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• 8 April

  KFCE boosts efforts to provide books for children in crises

    Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah-based non-profit children’s organisation, the Kalimat Foundation for Children’s Empowerment (KFCE) participated in the “Bridging Worlds: Reaching Out to Young Refugees with Books and Stories” conference at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, in support of the global movement to empower children with humanitarian and cultural aid in areas affected by conflict, natural disasters and other difficult ...

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• 8 April

  Dubai Customs to offer 144 jobs to Emiratis

    Dubai / WAM Dubai Customs announced it will offer 144 vacancies for Emiratis during its participation in Careers UAE, organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 9-11, 2017. The event will be held under the theme “Innovative Work Environment Searches for you”. “Dubai Customs will introduce its opportunities and initiatives to talented nationals,” said Farid Hassan Al Marzouqi, ...

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• 8 April

  Bloom Properties to lease 225 residential flats in Abu Dhabi

  

    Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Bloom Properties, a Bloom Holding subsidiary dedicated to developing sustainable and integrated urban communities, announced the leasing of 225 exclusive upscale residential apartments in Bloom Marina, the premium waterfront destination located in Abu Dhabi’s Marina Al Bateen area. Bloom Residences consists two residential buildings adjacent to future EDITION Hotel, with expansive marina and city ...

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• 8 April

  TCA Abu Dhabi team attends Riyadh Travel Fair

  

    Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is attending Saudi Arabia’s largest travel trade event in Riyadh ahead of a promotional tour to boost inbound visitor numbers, in a move to strengthen existing cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. TCA Abu Dhabi, which is a strategic partner of the Riyadh Travel ...

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• 8 April

  Cityland Mall signs up VOX Cinemas

    Dubai / Emirates Business Superior entertainment and silver screen blockbusters will soon have a new address, as Cityland Mall – UAE’s first nature-inspired mall scheduled for launch in the second quarter of 2018 beside Global Village –signed the Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas’ brand VOX Cinemas as its official cinema provider. Fahimuddin Sharfuddin, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Cityland ...

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• 8 April

  Dubai Culture hosts ‘disability access talk’

    Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, recently hosted a specialised talk in collaboration with the British Council at the Etihad Museum as part of its support for UK/UAE 2017 a Year of Creative Collaboration. The talk – ‘Disability Access in the Museum Environment’ – was ...

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• 8 April

  GOP mulls ‘unenforceable’ version of net neutrality

  

    Bloomberg A Republican proposal to undo Obama-era net neutrality rules would hand responsibility to prevent abuses by internet service providers to an agency that critics say lacks adequate power. US Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is said to be planning a proposal to strip his agency of strong authority over broadband and let the Federal Trade Commission police ...

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