May, 2016

• 19 May

  Dear delivery devours food startups

  

    Bloomberg As entrepreneurs around the world founded technology startups in the past few years to deliver food to diners’ doors, perhaps no market grew quite as riotously as India. Customers could order entrees, main dishes and desserts from different startups, none of which required a minimum order. Discounts were plentiful and delivery was free. Now the all-you-can-eat buffet is ...

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• 19 May

  Electronics that make consumers believe

  

    Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business LG’s innovative technologies, unique products, and cutting-edge designs are an investment in the future. With 2014 global sales of US$55.91 billion, LG comprises four business units — home entertainment, mobile communications, home appliance and air solution, and vehicle components. This is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air ...

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• 19 May

  Offering latest technological innovations for skincare

  

    Our Correspondent / EMIRATES BUSINESS ZO Skin Health Inc develops and delivers innovative skincare solutions that optimise skin health around the globe. Utilising cutting-edge science and Dr Zein Obagi’s extensive clinical experience creating treatments and regimens for healthy skin, ZO Skin Health, Inc provides comprehensive skincare programs for physicians and their patients. Committed to advancing effective treatments for healthy ...

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• 18 May

  ‘Midday Break’ from June 15

    ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation reinitiated the Midday Break Decree for the 12th consecutive year, preventing any sort of duty under direct sunlight between 12:30 – 15:00 for three months from June 15 to September 16. Saqr bin Ghubash Saeed Ghubash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, said that the Decree is based on ...

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• 18 May

  ENOC wins 3 awards at CIPS

    Dubai / Emirates Business The Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) received three prestigious awards during the annual Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Supply Management Awards held at The Address Dubai Marina recently. ENOC was recognised as the “Overall Winner” for 2016 in addition to two team categories called “Best People Development” and “Best Supplier Relationship Management”.

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• 18 May

  DED, SIBA to host ‘Visions to Reality’ conference

    SHARJAH / WAM The Business Excellence Department at the Department of Economic Development(DED) Dubai, in collaboration with the Sharjah Islamic Bank Academy(SIBA), is gearing up to organise the fifth edition of the Visions to Reality conference, at the Dubai World Trade Centre on May 24. Held under the theme, “Success Stories”, the conference will also commemorate the UAE’s ‘Year ...

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• 18 May

  ‘Trade a vital pillar of UAE economy’

  

    HONG KONG / WAM Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, and his accompanying delegation, on Wednesday participated in the opening of the Belt and Road Summit, being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibitions Centre. The two-day event is expected to attract at least 2,000 investors, service providers, project owners and operators from ASEAN countries and ...

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• 18 May

  Dubai Future Foundation, Airbus sign deal to explore ‘future of aviation’

  

    DUBAI / WAM The UAE is constantly looking out for new partnerships in all fields to explore the future strategic sectors, Adel Ahmad Al Redha, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Emirates and member of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, said. He added that the UAE’s aviation industry represents the largest airlines in ...

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• 18 May

  Dubai Tourism, Airbnb to boost short-term rentals

    DUBAI / WAM The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing of Dubai (Dubai Tourism) and Airbnb company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help promote responsible hosting and help grow and diversify tourism in the emirate. It follows the introduction of enhanced regulations last month that make obtaining a ‘holiday home’ license more streamlined for individual tenants ...

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• 18 May

  Abu Dhabi ranks 73 in biz tourism hotspots

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi has climbed to 73rd position in the annual ranking of the world’s top destinations for meetings and congresses released by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, said, “We are proud of Abu Dhabi’s brilliant achievement at a global ...

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