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  Dubai / AFP Domes inspired by the royal palaces of India rise from a new Bollywood theme park under construction in Dubai, part of a drive to lure millions more tourists to the emirate. It already boasts opulent shopping malls and numerous luxury resorts, but the Gulf city-state has even grander ambitions and the film industry is centre stage. ...

  Nairobi / AFP Africa’s best barista doesn’t drink coffee, nor even really like it, yet two-time Kenyan champ Martin Shabaya won the Africa round and next month competes at the World Barista Championships. Shabaya, 26, has only been pouring coffee for five years but his success is indicative of a country that — unlike him — is learning to ...

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business From children to grown-ups and from tourists to residents, probably all of us, either visiting or living in the UAE, need no introduction to the world-famous Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and the Yas Waterworld. These ultimate unwinding and adventure-triggering destinations have made UAE stand apart as one of the most-sought-after tourist destinations, when it ...

  Our Correspondent EMIRATES BUSINESS Driven by an inspired team of coffee specialists, the Blend & Brews team believes in values, innovation and customer satisfaction. Every cup of coffee is brewed with a lot of passion and love to get paid by the satisfying smile of its valued customers and not just the money. Blends & Brews has got its ...

  Sharjah / WAM Since its establishment of American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been envisaged as an institution of excellence designed to meet the present and future needs of society, said His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of AUS, at the AUS Spring 2016 graduation ceremony held on Saturday ...

  Geneva / WAM Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, discussed on Thursday with Sri Lankan State Minister of Labour and Trade Unions Relations, Hon. Ravindra Samaraweera, cooperation and ways to strengthen it, especially in the areas of labour. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the 105th session of the International Labour Conference currently being held in ...

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently opened three new rest stops for trucks at the highways in the Emirate of Dubai. The project, which was launched in 2014, is part of RTA’s plan to provide free lay-bys for trucks at highways. It also signals RTA’s keenness to realise the objectives of its strategic plan ...

Cairo / WAM Grand Imam Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb of Al Azhar Al Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, has praised the role played by the UAE and its leadership in supporting Al Azhar and its centrist message. Speaking at a press conference held here on Saturday to announce Al Azhar’s development strategy, Dr Al-Tayeb extended thanks to the ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) started in the 2nd Quarter of 2016, the installation of 4, 366 lamp posts in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. The project is set for completion in the final quarter of 2017. This project is part of the overall objectives of both the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport at the ...

  Dubai / WAM Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group confirmed that the group is moving ahead in implanting a culture of recycling in the UAE community to inculcate pro-environmental attitude and behaviour so that it becomes a part of their daily routine and personality. With the intention to expand its programmes the group aims to involve the various ...