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PSUAD aligns educational outputs with job market demands to support plan 2030
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (PSUAD) has affirmed its keenness to build the needed human resources and create the foundation for developing the required skills for the job market to allow students to acquire such skills equally in all offered specializations and ...
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BNP Paribas and Les Amis de la Sorbonne Abu Dhabi renew their partnership
BNP Paribas and Les Amis de la Sorbonne Abu Dhabi have renewed their partnership for the third year in a row and jointly host a Banking and Finance Lecture on the 13th May at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu ...
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Sub-Zero and Wolf open flagship store in Dubai
The Elite Enterprises Trade Agencies announced the grand opening of the largest flagship store in the GCC for global refrigeration and kitchen appliances leaders Sub-Zero and ...
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Gama Aviation expands Sharjah FBO offering
Gama Group, the global business aviation services provider, is delighted to announce that its Middle East based business unit, Gama Aviation FZE is significantly expanding Gama's customer offering at Sharjah International ...
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Musharrafs UAE supporters prepare to fly to Pakistan for protests
Pervez Musharraf 's supporters in the UAE are preparing to fly to Pakistan to hold protests backing the former president. Talks between senior members of Mr Musharraf's All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) have taken place this weekend in Pakistan and included some based in the UAE. "We are currently trying to lay the groundwork to allow for Mr Musharraf's supporters in the ...
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Strike over as Arabtec builders in UAE go back to work
DUBAI // A two-day strike by construction workers over pay ended yesterday when the men were taken by bus back to their building sites. Workers from Arabtec Construction had refused to leave their accommodation in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Saturday. The men, mostly from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, wanted their Dh350 monthly food allowance paid with their salaries rather than the three daily ...
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Abu Dhabi Police crack down on sorcerers
Sorcerers claim they have spells to protect or heal people but any claims they make that their witchcraft does not offend Islamic teachings are false, say Abu Dhabi Police, who are cracking down on offenders. Illustration / ...
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Solid $80 billion pledged for Abu Dhabi development over 5 years
Abu Dhabi Corniche The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has allocated Dh330 billion for the implementation of major development projects over the next five years in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, a good part of which would be invested towards the development of the emirate's Western Region.Mohammad Hamad Bin Azzan Al Mazroui, acting undersecretary of the Ruler's Representative Court in the ...
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Failure to develop air traffic management will have significant impact on airports in Middle East says NATS
NATS, a global leader in air traffic services and solutions, participated in the Global Airport Leaders Forum in Dubai, held as part of the Dubai Airport Show 2013 from 7-8 ...
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Ritz-Carlton announces its partnership with Al Noor Training Center
For the third consecutive year, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is proud to announce its partnership with the Al Noor Training Center, underscoring its commitment to provide essential hospitality programmes, activities and experiences in support of pioneering community ...
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Juma Al Majid wins award from Hyundai Motor Company
Juma Al Majid Est. Hyundai Service Dept. won the 'Expression of Gratitude' award from Hyundai Motor Company for its outstanding efforts and great service performance in Hyundai Service operation, which ranked top among 13 distributors in the Middle Eastern ...
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Dubai to host Tank and Terminal Operability and Integrity Management Conference in September
Storage tanks are critical components of the Middle East region's downstream facilities. The processing, transporting, and storing of crude oil or refined products in tank farm and terminal operations lead to custody transfers of business-associates and ...
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Manager to knock-out MD at UAE fight
Contenders for Transguard's White Collar Fight Night 10 are already half-way through a gruelling 8-week training programme that will culminate in an unlikely mix of determined corporate professionals facing-off against one another in the ring as they swap their two-piece suits for towelling robes. Aspiring ...
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Sharjah Museums Department UAE’s rich heritage and cultural legacy – Al
As part of their most extensive International Museums Day celebrations to date, the entire staff of Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) joined forces to deliver an unprecedented variety of educational workshops and events, aimed at highlighting UAE heritage and its ongoing relevance and beauty in our lives ...
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Society of Engineers – UAE signs MoU with Society of Internal Auditors
‘, hence the importance of this agreement in educating engineers of the significance of internal audit in their projects and companies as it will provide them precautionary measures down to the best results of their projects. Society of Engineers ...
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ZonesCorp Sponsors And Participates In The Upcoming Abu Dhabi Investment …
Abu Dhabi , UAE – May 20, 2013: As part of the UAE's efforts to enhance economic ties with French investors, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) will be hosting its 'Abu Dhabi Investment Forum' in Paris on May 22nd. The event will be sponsored by the Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp), where HE ...
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Strong foundation for a thriving ‘Medical Tourism’ industry in UAE
(MENAFN Press) Dubai, UAE: The UAE is currently witnessing progress in the global medical tourism industry today. Being a melting pot of cultures and located only a few hours away from one third of the world’s population, the country is increasingly becoming a preferred choice for regional and international medical tourism business. Medical tourism ...
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UAE construction giant faces rare labor strike – WSAV
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – United Arab Emirates-based construction company Arabtec says it’s working to resolve a rare strike by laborers seeking higher wages. Labor protests are uncommon across the Gulf Arab states, which depend on workers mostly from South Asia for vital construction jobs. Entire teams of workers are often housed in crowded labor camps with basic ...
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Ethiopia Dubai Chamber International Office Launched in Addis Ababa
The opening of the Dubai Chamber International Office in Ethiopia would reinforce existing trade relations between Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates, says Ministry of Trade. An organization of Emirati financiers, Dubai Chamber on Thursday officially launched its first office on the African soil. On the occasion, state Minister of Trade, Yakob Yala said the opening of the Dubai Chamber ...
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UPDATE 1-Dubais Arabtec says projects unaffected by strike
Tue May 21, 2013 2:27am EDT * Arabtec says project timetables unaffected by strike * Liaising with UAE authorities, seeking quick resolution * Some striking labourers resumed work on Tuesday * Rare example of labour unrest in UAE (Recasts, adds worker comments, share price) DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Arabtec, Dubai's largest construction firm, said on Tuesday the delivery of projects was ...
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Dubais Drake and Scull wins $461 mln Saudi tower contract
Tue May 21, 2013 2:07am EDT * DSI wins $461 mln contract in Saudi Arabia - statement * Lamar Towers in Jeddah to be completed in Q4 2015 (Recasts, adds details on project) DUBAI May 21 (Reuters) - Dubai's Drake and Scull said on Tuesday it had won a contract worth 1.73 billion riyals ($461.3 million) to build a twin-tower residential and commercial development in the western Saudi Arabian ...
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Dubais Burj Al Arab offers 24K gold iPad
It’s an iPad, but in Burj Al Arab, one of the world’s luxurious hotel, it’s a 24K gold iPad, working as a "virtual concierge" for all its in-house guests. Designed exclusively for Burj Al Arab and engraved with the hotel's logo, the virtual concierge will be given to every guest when checking in. The iPad's can be used to get information about the ...
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Abu Dhabis TAQA denies London bourse move
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has said it is looking at ways to improve the liquidity of its shares but had not taken any steps to remove a barrier to foreigners holding its ...
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Dubai named worlds second biggest retail destination
The real estate services firm's report found that London retained its crown as the planet's leading retail city, with Paris, Moscow and New York filling out the top ...
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Air Arabia signs $350m financing deal with QNB Group and Commercial Bank International
Air Arabia, the first and largest low cost carrier (LCC) in the MENA region, signed a $350m finance deal from a syndicate of two GCC banks to support the acquisition of 10 new Airbus A320 ...
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Abu Dhabi's changing role in UAE
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