Healthcare | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 12:41 pm

Pink Caravan Ride Sets an Example of Advocacy without Borders

The 10 volunteering horse riders who saddled up to lead the equine journey of the pan-UAE breast cancer initiative, Pink Caravan Ride, in the emirate of Ajman yesterday (Monday), represented seven different nationalities from around the world. The message – breast cancer is a global concern...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 12:24 pm

‘ZAK World of Facades’ to examine future trends in façade materials

The fourth edition of the ‘Zak World of Façades’ in Dubai, will examine the use of new cladding materials as an alternate replacement to aluminium composite panels.  Over 400 delegates from the regional industry are expected to attend the event which will have on...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 12:02 pm

Innovative Solutions Showcased at ZU Environmental Health and Safety Event

Thousands of Zayed University students reviewed latest technological trends and developments, environmental protection norms, and sustainability best applied practices, during the recently held Environmental Health and Safety Fair.   The University’s Campus Physical Development...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 8:53 am

Portsmouth Aviation partners with Sipchem’s Subsidiary WAHAJ to Build Local Parts Manufacturing Capabilities in Aerospace & Defense Sector

Portsmouth Aviation Limited and Saudi Specialized Products Company - Wahaj (“WAHAJ”) have signed a Teaming Agreement in order to establish advanced manufacturing capabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the joint integration and manufacture of sub-components mechanical parts for ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 6:53 am

Billions of dollars are being spent in Dubai to retrofit buildings

Dubai’s Etihad ESCO announced in 2017 that they are planning to implement up to US$ 43.56 million worth of projects this year, diversifying beyond building retrofits into industrial retrofits and solar power projects – ESCO has awarded the tender in May 2017 for the development and...

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Government | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 6:46 am

Saudi Shoura Council recommends increase in number of prosecutors

In a resolution at its 21st ordinary session, the Shoura Council on Monday asked for an increase in the number of prosecutors to suit the new powers of the public prosecutor’s office and to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The public prosecution was also urged to establish a...

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Government | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 6:40 am

Egypt signs $10bn deal with Saudi Arabia to support Neom project

Egypt will allow stretches of land in the southern Sinai to be used for Saudi Arabia’s planned megacity Neom project announced by the Kingdom last October. The agreement forms part of a $10 billion joint investment fund the two countries signed during the visit to Cairo this week by Crown...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 5:22 am

Dubai non-oil foreign trade with Japan stands at AED 42 billion in 2017

Dubai's non-oil foreign trade with Japan reached AED 41.82 billion in 2017. Imports totaled AED 38.35 billion, while exports stood at AED 2.69 billion and re-exports at AED 780 million.   According to recent data released by Dubai Customs, in parallel with the UAE-Japan Strategic...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 4:26 am

Dubai Safari welcomes 175 new arrivals

Since its establishment, Dubai Safari, home to the most diverse array of animals in the UAE, has offered a safe and friendly home to 175 new-borns representing 30 species.      The world-class wildlife park has welcomed new arrivals such as a vervet monkey, 22 blackbuck...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 6 March, 2018 4:19 am

Ford Transit is the Fastest Growing Van Brand in the Land, More Than Tripling its in Middle East Sales in 2017

The Ford Transit has quickly established itself as the fastest growing van brand in the Middle East by charting an incredible 240 per cent boost in regional sales for 2017.   Key partnerships in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait during the year helped fortify the Transit’s foothold...

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