March, 2017

• 25 March

  Al Habtoor donates AED10 million to Sandooq Al Watan

  

    Dubai / WAM Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman, Al Habtoor Group, donated AED 10 million to Sandooq Al Watan, a National Fund for youth development. Sandooq Al Watan, is a community-driven initiative launched to help better prepare the nation’s children for the future. It aims to provide Emiratis with career advice from school to employment. It includes training programmes, ...

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• 25 March

  Dubai to host region’s biggest consumer electronic event

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Sleek styling, adaptability and performance, 2-in-1 convertible laptops are bridging the gap between work and social experiences and are set to become a top seller at GITEX Shopper Spring Edition. Drawing an impressive line-up of retailers and brands from around the world, the retail extravaganza will again be a magnet for shoppers, technology enthusiasts and ...

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• 25 March

  DEWA sets record with UK awards

    Dubai / WAM The British Safety Council honoured Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as the only international organisation to have won the Globe of Honour and Sword of Honour Awards in health and safety, for five consecutive years. DEWA has become the first organisation in the world to win both these prestigious awards simultaneously. During a recent visit to ...

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• 25 March

  DeG establishes ‘Happiness Committee’

  

    Sharjah / WAM As part of its mission and vision to oversee Sharjah’s happiness among all its citizens and government entities, Sharjah Department of eGovernment (DeG) has recently announced its final formation of the “Happiness Committee”, further reinforcing its commitment to develop its staff’s love for productivity and innovation, through happiness and overall satisfaction. The “Happiness Committee” is one of ...

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• 25 March

  Ajman to launch initiative for care of elderly

    Ajman / WAM The Emirate of Ajman will launch a community initiative to provide a package of integrated services and facilities for the welfare and wellbeing of the elderly in the emirate. The initiative, titled “Our Duty”, will support the Year of Giving’s pillar for partnership and voluntary work between the government and the private sector. HH Sheikh Ammar bin ...

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• 25 March

  500,000 sq ft recycling plant to come up at DIP by 2018

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Dulsco, a leading environment solutions provider in the UAE, has announced the commencement of construction work for its new 500,000 sq feet recycling facility at Dubai Industrial Park (DIP). The ground-breaking ceremony was held in the presence of Saud Abu Al-Shawareb, Chief Operating Officer, Dubai Industrial Park and other senior members from Dulsco. Scheduled for ...

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• 25 March

  Rough weather causes flight delays at DXB

  

    Dubai / WAM Fifteen inbound flights were diverted on Saturday from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and a number of outbound flights were delayed due to weather conditions, according to the Dubai’s airport operator. “Dubai Airports can confirm that normal operations at DXB have been disrupted as result of weather conditions persisting since last night. A total of 15 inbound flights ...

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• 25 March

  Youth Council to empower youth and develop future leaders

  

    Dubai / WAM Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, on Saturday announced the launch of its dedicated Youth Council, which has been formed to empower young people across the organisation while seeking to capture their unique talents and voices. Open to Dubai Holding staff aged 21 through 30 years, the Dubai Holding Youth Council has been designed to ...

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• 25 March

  DSOA opens electric vehicle charging stations for free use

    Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, announced the launch of its new initiative that allows electric vehicle owners to use the charging stations on its premises free of charge until the end of the year. As part of its aim to encourage ...

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• 25 March

  EU leaders pledge unity just days away from UK exit trigger

  

    Bloomberg European Union leaders gathering in Rome on Saturday sought to reinforce the unity of the remaining member states, flagging a common defense as a priority, just four days before Britain officially sends notice it’s leaving. UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s absence from the celebratory summit, marking 60 years since the Treaty of Rome created the bedrock for the ...

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