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Emirates to increase flights to Colombo from 30th June
Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, will increase capacity on its services to Colombo from 30th June 2013, with the addition of three more flights per week, the airline announced ...
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ACWA Power increases it ownership in SqWEC
ACWA Power announced that their fully owned subsidiary namely Saudi Arabian Water and Electricity Company ("SAWEC") has signed a binding Letter of Intent (LoI) with Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan ("MC") to purchase MC's 6% indirect shareholding in Shuqaiq Water and Electricity Company ...
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Al Tamimi Company confirm participation in the UAE - Korea Economic Partnership Forum
Al Tamimi & Company, the largest law firm in the Middle East, has confirmed its participation at the third UAE - Korea Economic Partnership Forum which will be held in Seoul from 27-28 May, ...
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GSMA Welcomes UAEs Decisive Step To Lead Regional Surge In Mobile Broadband
LONDON, May 22,2013 /PRNewswire/ --Tom Phillips, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer, GSMA, offered the following statement regarding the United Arab Emirates' decision to allocate the 700MHz and 800MHz (the Digital Dividend) spectrum bands to mobile, maximising spectrum harmonisation within the region and globally: "The UAE regulator, TRA, has demonstrated outstanding ...
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Two drug dealers arrested
Police said the two suspects were arrested in a sting operation by police. The first suspect identified as S.R.H., 25 who is married and lives in Sharjah, was arrested while handing over 2,490 tablets to the second ...
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Turbulence drama injures 13 on Emirates flight
A number of passengers and crew on an Emirates Airline flight from Dubai to Jakarta sustained minor to serious injuries after the aircraft was caught in heavy ...
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Dubais D BarGrill serves a fine Irish fare
The Irish are famed for their hospitality and the D Bar&Grill confirms that they now export it, too. The lively atmosphere in McGettigan's Irish pub downstairs was shut out as we climbed the softly carpeted, wrought-iron and oak spiral staircase, complete with a beautifully twinkling chandelier, into the world of Irish fine dining. What a treat awaited us. No attention to detail has ...
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Michael Owen declares love for Dubai on recent trip
Dubai this week after a short trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Earlier this week, the recently-retired footballer took to his Twitter account to reveal his break, saying: "Just boarded the plane. Dubai and back in 34 hours." He headed to Dubai to speak at an event last night (May 21st) to celebrate Arabian Business' Brits Power List, which honours Britons living in the ...
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52 Days of extravagant fun coming with SummerFest Abu Dhabi
SummerFest Abu Dhabi is gonna be crunk! With a refreshed identity and enhanced entertainment offerings, SummerFest Abu Dhabi an upgrade of the emirate's annual summer promotion - has been expanded into a 52-day extravaganza spanning mid-summer, the Holy Month of Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and the destination s traditional EidFest celebrations.Running June 27 to August 17, SummerFest Abu Dhabi ...
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Fasttrack begins the installation of speed limiter devices in vehicles
Fasttrack, the vehicles maintenance and repair centers at Emirates General Petroleum Corporation "Emarat", in cooperation with Tibra General Trading Company, has started installing speed limiter devices in the vehicles subject to the Ministerial Cabinet's Resolution no. 6 of 2011, which stipulated changing the standard feature for safety requirements in passengers vehicles and ...
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Sony introduces new VAIO notebooks
Sony has expanded its range of touch-enabled notebooks with the new VAIO Fit E models, especially for those looking for more from their current ...
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Thomson Reuters launches Islamic Finance Indicator With The Islamic Corporation for the Development Of the private sector
Thomson Reuters, the world's leading provider of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, launched an Islamic Finance Development Indicator in collaboration with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private sector development arm of the Islamic Development Bank ...
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AFED announces annual conference in Sharjah in October
The Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) announced, at the conclusion of a consultation meeting it held in Oxford, UK, that its annual conference for 2013 will be held in Sharjah, UAE, on 28-29 October. The conference will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan Al-Qasimi, Ruler of ...
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UAE banking on experience at Asian Snooker Team Champs
The UAE will once again be banking on the experienced duo of Mohamed Shehab and Mohammed Al Joaker to deliver the goods at the Asian Snooker Team & Six-red Championships. Young and talented Khalid Kamali will be the third UAE player taking part in the events, which get underway in Doha on Friday. UAEBSA Vice-President Mohmmed Tamjid Abdulla said that every effort is being made to help ...
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UAE golf round-up Sharjah kids are showing progress
It was graduation day for more than 70 members of Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club's Junior Development Programme (SGSC JDP), as they went through the final grading and tournament day. With all juniors eager to try and improve on their current cap grading, they were put through 10 tests, including: putting, iron play, woods, chipping, pitching, golf specific fitness testing and golf ...
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Dubai Expo 2020 Master Plan Revealed
Dubai FDI renews partnership with The Business Year to bring spotlight on the new face of Dubai Dubai FDI, the foreign investment office in the Department of Economic Development (DED) in ...
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The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai
Over the last month, MBC4's Coke Studio has pushed artists out of their comfort zones by pairing them with a performer from a different genre. The aim of the partnership is to create an original fusion piece blending both their respective styles. Like a musical trapeze act, the final performance is watched by awe-inspired and nervous audiences hoping the two artists complement rather than ...
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OMRAN drives new tourism projects in Oman
Video: Tourism projects across Oman, from the Northern enclave of Musandam to Salalah in the south and high up in the mountains of Jabal Akhdar are being constructed by OMRAN. At Meed's Arabian World Construction Summit Phil Blizzard spoke to Ammar Kharusi, Contruction Manager, OMRAN about the scale and variety of their projects, and the importance good community ...
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Egyptian Tourist Authority takes part in Arabian Travel Market 2013
During a press conference held on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), HE Hisham Zaazou, Minister of Tourism of Egypt, announced a range of incentives and offers that will be provided by the Egyptian tourism sector to Arab families during the upcoming summer season, the holy month of Ramadan and Eid ...
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HP expands printing solutions for business customers in the Middle East
•The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 offers print, scan, copy and fax capabilities to help customers maximise their print investment by getting more functionality from one device. •A new enterprise class device in the HP LaserJet Enterprise M725 that offers secure, large-volume printing and imaging capabilities at a low price. •HP Scanjet Pro 3000 s2 Sheet-feed Scanner designed for SMBs ...
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Dubais DMF to kick off with Twitter Executive
Brilliant minds in the global digital media arena to gather to share knowledge and expertise at the second annual Digital Media Forum 2013 (DMF) - the region's first conference of its kind, in a city identified as a prospect digital hub for the ...
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Spotlight on the regional interior design talents at Index 2013 and The Office Exhibition
'In_Motion' by Guialmi, a company with over 40 years of experience in the development of office furniture solutions, was selected by the jury for this award. "At Guialmi we are very pleased of having been selected for this award that recognizes our work. Even If we have been..." ...
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Competition Commission looking into Jet-Etihad deal | Quote
NEW DELHI: Fair trade regulator Competition Commission is examining the over Rs 2,000-crore deal between leading carrier Jet Airways and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has received an application seeking approval for the proposed Jet-Etihad transaction. "We are looking into the deal," a senior CCI official said. Forging a strategic alliance, ...
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Abu Dhabi lender ADCB to price subordinated bond Wednesday
DUBAI | Wed May 22, 2013 3:48am EDT DUBAI May 22 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank plans to raise at least $500 million from a benchmark-sized subordinated bond as early as Wednesday, the arranging bank for the deal said. Early price talk for the 10-year deal, which is not redeemable for five years (non-call 5), was released at 230 basis points over five-year midswaps, Standard ...
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Medicine prices in GCC to be standardised
The Gulf Committee of the GCC health ministers council has agreed to standardise medicine prices starting this July, Amin Al Amiri, the assistant undersecretary for Medical Practice and Licensing at the Ministry of Health, said. The decision was made during the committee's ninth meeting, held in Dubai, and will affect local, regional and global manufacturing companies. It will take into ...
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Abu Dhabi's changing role in UAE
The international financial crisis has caused much misery and despair world-wide, but in every recession there are opportunities, and because of Dubai, Abu Dhabi may have been presented with one.
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