March, 2017

• 2 March

  Al Futtaim Carillion wins AED2.2 bn contract to build Theme Districts

  

    Dubai / WAM Al Futtaim Carillion, a Dubai-based company, will be the main contractor for the key development of the three Theme Districts at Expo 2020 Dubai. The AED2.2 billion contract announced on Thursday is the first of AED 11 billion worth of construction contracts that Expo 2020 Dubai plans to award in 2017. Expo’s three Theme Districts will be ...

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• 2 March

  Sharjah Ruler opens Falaj Public Art Centre

  

    Sharjah / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Thursday, the Art For All Centre- Falaj of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), located at Sharjah Heritage Square in The Heart of Sharjah area. Upon his arrival, His Highness signed the memorial board plaques, which is distinguished by ...

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• 2 March

  Ireland eyes Dubai as re-export hub of Irish food products

  

    Dubai / WAM Ireland voiced its interest in making Dubai the re-export hub of Irish food and dairy products. Michael Creed, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine discussed this proposal in a meeting with Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of the Dubai Municipality, on Thursday at the municipality’s headquarters. Praising the relations between the UAE and the Republic ...

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• 2 March

  7 pink-themed events to back of Pink Caravan Ride 2017

  

    Sharjah / WAM The theme of ‘seven’ takes centre stage at this year’s annual Pink Caravan Ride, the seventh since its inception in 2011. Running from March 7-17, the latest edition of the event is being hosted under the tagline ‘Seven Years… for Seven Emirates’ and features seven ‘pink’ events dedicated to enhancing awareness about breast cancer and the importance ...

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• 2 March

  Emaar unveils new luxury Dubai lifestyle resort

  

    DUBAI / Emirates Business Address Hotels + Resorts, the premium luxury hotel brand of Emaar Hospitality Group, on Thursday unveiled its new city lifestyle resort, Address Boulevard. It adds to Emaar Hospitality Group’s impressive and growing portfolio of luxury hospitality venues that have redefined the hotel industry and set new benchmarks in service standards. Address Boulevard has 196 spacious ...

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• 2 March

  RAK Properties awards AED11.5mn contract for Mina Al Arab resort

  

    Ras Al Khaimah / Emirates Business RAK Properties, Ras Al Khaimah’s largest property developer listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, signed an AED11.5 million enabling works contract with Al Nuaimi Group for its upcoming InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort. Operated under the InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) luxury brand, the 350 key resort, set to open ...

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• 2 March

  Tasjeel expands services to Kalba

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Tasjeel, the UAE’s one-stop-shop for all vehicle testing and registration needs, in cooperation with Sharjah Police expanded its presence to Kalba for the first time as part of its long-term expansion strategy. The new center in Kalba is one of the 12 new sites that the company plans to add over the next four years. ...

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• 2 March

  MBRF, UAE council of scientists host workshop to explore Moon, Stars

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business In collaboration with the UAE Council of Scientists, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) held two workshops as part of the Nobel Museum 2017, which is taking place in the Children’s City, Dubai Creek Park until March 5. The Foundation is organising the Museum for the third consecutive year, this year’s edition ...

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• 2 March

  Smart Dubai showcases smart initiative in Spain

  

    Madrid / Emirates Business Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of the Smart Dubai Office, recently showcased Smart Dubai’s experience of transforming the emirate into a completely smart city to a number of future city leaders during the key session on the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ at Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. During the presentation, Dr ...

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• 2 March

  Trump trying to find his footing on vexing foreign problems

  

    WASHINGTON / AP Despite his promises of a no-holds-barred administration, President Donald Trump is tiptoeing around US military engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq, and dialing back the threats of abandoning allies. It seems Trump is opting for an increasingly risk-averse approach to the world. Although he vowed an aggressive new Iran posture and at one point questioned even basic ...

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