Government | Thursday 23 March, 2017 4:47 am

International Government Communication Forum 2017 Convenes in Sharjah

 The sixth International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2017) concluded its first day of constructive dialogue, debate and engagement at the Expo Centre Sharjah, on a successful note. The event was officially inaugurated with a speech by the patron His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 23 March, 2017 3:00 am

Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus Calls On Guests, Community To Act On Climate Change

Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus will join the world to switch off lights to pay tribute to Earth Hour on 25 March 2017. Between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm, the resort will have all its lights turned off as an act of involvement to the worldwide simultaneous environmental movement. The resort will...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 March, 2017 3:00 am

‘Invest in Sharjah’ Familiarises Singaporean Corporates with Core Opportunities in Sharjah's Vital Sectors

The Sharjah FDI office (Invest in Sharjah), the investment promotion arm of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), organised a business forum that saw the participation of more than 70 Singaporean businesspersons and representatives of major Singaporean companies in the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 March, 2017 2:20 am

Russia maintains foreign investor interest

Foreign direct investment in Russia surged to $8.3 billion during 2016, more than the $5.9 billion as reported for 2015, according to central bank data. The country is becoming a safe haven for investors amid economic and political uncertainty in Europe. It’s relatively low...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 23 March, 2017 2:20 am

Canon Middle East continues to strengthen its support for filmmaking industry in the region

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, continues to promote independent filmmakers by providing them with the latest equipment and solutions that are cost effective with good cinema quality. The company remains committed by announcing breakthrough solutions designed for the industry and...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 23 March, 2017 2:10 am

AURAK Signs MoU with Hungarian University

has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pázmány Péter Catholic University, becoming the Hungarian institution’s first partner within the UAE. Dr. Szuromi Szabolcs, president of the Hungarian university, travelled to the UAE to sign the agreement alongside Prof....

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 March, 2017 2:00 am

PRIVATE COMPANIES TO CREATE NEW EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES FOR EMIRATIS AT CAREERS UAE 2017

With only 4% of UAE nationals occupying the private sector jobs allocated for Emiratis, private organisations are recognising the needs of the millennial generation and are launching a range of programmes to attract fresh graduates into the sector. Emirati job seekers will be able to tap into...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 23 March, 2017 1:00 am

Ford Has Family in Mind on Mother’s Day

 Being a mother is arguably the hardest, yet most rewarding, job in the world. A little help, however, is always welcome. Speaking with Ford moms, we have discovered the car features that moms find faultless. Many first-time moms are quick to realise that your hands are, somehow, always...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 5:00 pm

Nissan signs actor Margot Robbie as its first electric vehicle ambassador

Actor Margot Robbie has been revealed as Nissan’s new electric vehicle (EV) ambassador by racing the carmaker’s radical all-electric BladeGlider sports car around the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit, at midnight. The prototype 190km/h Nissan BladeGlider, which hits 100km/h in...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 4:30 pm

The New Vanta Handheld X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer for RoHS and Consumer Safety Delivers Confidence when Screening for Toxic Metals

Olympus’ latest addition to the Vanta™ series of handheld XRF analyzers is optimized to help ensure compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) and local or international regulatory laws. Like every Vanta analyzer, this new model combines fast, accurate...

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