Dubai: Educationists, thought leaders and celebrities are in Dubai for the sixth annual Global Education and Skills Forum (GESF), which started today. Organised by the Varkey Foundation, the forum is a major private sector initiative that contributes to …
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Celebrating innovation with Dubai Quality Group’s Fatma Buti Al Mheiri
“We were established as a non-profit organisation by Dubai Economy in 1994 to develop and promote quality and business excellence practices in the UAE. The group underwent an expansive journey when it aligned its vision, mission and strategy with the UAE …
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UAE to train Somaliland forces under military base deal
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will train Somaliland security forces as part of a deal to establish a military base in the semi-autonomous region, Somaliland’s president said on Thursday. UAE government officials could not immediately be reached for …
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UAE players left ‘bitterly disappointed’ after Asia Rugby Championship withdrawal
UAE rugby performance manager Apollo Perelini. UAE rugby players have been left “bitterly disappointed” by the news that the country has withdrawn from the Asia Rugby Championship this summer – in a move which casts doubt on the very future of the …
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Deyaar hires Microsoft to create virtual tours of Dubai projects
Dubai-based developer Deyaar is teaming up with tech giant Microsoft to redefine its customer experience with a virtual-tour application. The company said it will use Microsoft’s cloud solutions, cyber security products, and business intelligence …
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Dubai launches multi-day celebrations towards Int’l Happiness Day
The UAE, with 10.5 million inhabitants, is home of over 200 nationalities, with most of them participating in the carnival, said Dubai daily Gulf news. The parade marked the start of five-day long celebrations as a run-up to the United Nation’s …
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Dubai to start trials of smart licence plates
Speaking on the news, the CEO of RTA’s Licensing AgencyAbdullah Yousuf Al Ali said: “The debut of these Smart Plates in Dubai will bring about a quantum shift in the concept of roads as well as the technological infrastructure of transportation.
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Dubai embarks on new US mission to attract investment
… Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, will lead a mission to Ohio, United States, as part of attracting further investment into key industries and business sectors in Dubai and the UAE. Senior executives from Dubai …
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Abu Dhabi Horse Racing Preview
The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club stage their final fixture of the campaign with a rare Saturday card in the capital this week. On offer is arguably the best card staged there all season with the AED1million Group 1 Emirates Championship the official highlight.
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Abu Dhabi: GMC Sets New Guinness Record for Auto Show
U.S. auto giant GMC set a new Guinness World Record for the largest parade of cars during the five-day Gulf Arab Traffic Week in Abu Dhabi, the GMC said Thursday. A total of 191 GMC vehicles gathered to form a four-km-long parade on the famous Formula One …
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UAE to train Somaliland forces under military base deal – Somaliland president
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will train Somaliland security forces as part of a deal to establish a military base in the semi-autonomous region, Somaliland’s president said on Thursday. UAE government officials could not immediately …
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Bottled water in UAE safe for consumers, Esma says
However, Dubai Municipality is already in the process of rolling out a smart labelling and tracking system that will prevent harmful impacts of overused five-gallon water bottles, Gulf News has learnt. The smart system will make sure the five-gallon water …
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UAE bank funds $27m acquisition of UK business hub
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has arranged a financing deal to fund the acquisition of The Hub, located near Bristol in the United Kingdom for £19.35 million ($27 million) on behalf of a private Saudi-based client. The Hub at the Aztec West Business Park …
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Dubai ruler replaces long-standing Municipality head
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the appointment of a new head of Dubai Municipality. Dubai Media Office confirmed the departure of current director general Hussain Nasser Lootah in a …
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UAE supermarkets to have month-long 50% sale
The UAE is to decrease the prices of most goods and food items by 50 per cent this month to coincide with the International Day of Happiness. The Ministry of Economy’s director of consumer protection told The National that prices will decrease “between …
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Sharjah students accused of triggering two fires in school
A number of students from a public Sharjah high school are facing arson charges for starting two fires on the school premises – suffocating students and school staff members. Both incidents happened last week within 48 hours, causing concerned authorities …
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Report: Dubai Tour and Abu Dhabi Tour to merge in 2019
The UCI will decide on the dates.” RCS, which organizes both the Dubai Tour and the Abu Dhabi Tour but does not own the races, offered no official comment on the news as of Wednesday afternoon.
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