Business & Money | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 7:17 am

“Tahdeeth” to Strengthen the Community Development and Welfare of 25,000 Emirati Families in Sharjah

Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) launched a new data project that will update demographic information on the emirate’s citizens. Titled ‘Tahdeeth,’ the project is in alignment with Sharjah’s on-going efforts to boost community development,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 7:06 am

Welcome Autumn Again with the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

Signaling the return of autumn, Starbucks is bringing back its seasonal favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte and Frappuccino to its stores across Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This year, the drink’s release will be complemented with the new Chai Tea Latte, bringing you the perfect combination...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:49 am

Emirates Hospital Dubai: Decision to Tax Sugary Drinks Hailed

Emirates Hospital’s, a subsidiary of Emirates Healthcare Company, leading paediatrician, Dr Abeer Khayat, renounces the consumption of sugary drinks among children and youth. Sugary soft drinks and energy drinks are taxed in the UAE (effective as of October 1st 2017). The foremost...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:45 am

World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017 to shed light on green financing for sustainable growth and development

In an endeavour to step up support for green financing and to leverage innovative finance mechanisms, the fourth World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017, set to be held on 24-25 October at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre will highlight the role of financing and investment...

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Government | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:35 am

Saudi Arabia establishes national development fund, names new ministers

Saudi Arabia announced it is set to create a new national fund in a Royal Decree early on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Kingdom will establish the new ‘National Development Fund’ which will serve as an umbrella fund for existing social, industrial and agricultural ...

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Government | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:32 am

Saudi Arabia, Russia work together to keep energy prices stable

Senior scholars and businessmen in the capital said that the forthcoming visit of King Salman to Moscow will open new areas of cooperation with Russia and the two countries will reap mutual benefits as a result of such cooperation. Member of the Shoura Council Fayez Al-Shehri said King...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:31 am

The Future Investment Initiative Will Drive Global Thinking on the Future of Technology

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s main investment arm, announced that the theme of technological change will be at the heart of October’s Future Investment Initiative (FII).   Global CEOs, together with leading experts and public...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:13 am

Samsung Partners with Marriott and Cleartrip to Offer Galaxy Note8 Users Exclusive Discounts

The Galaxy Note8 was recently introduced by Samsung Gulf and empowers people to do bigger things. Whether in work or play, the next level Galaxy Note8 provides consumers with a bigger Infinity Display and an enhanced S Pen to communicate in more personal ways. In line with this latest launch,...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:00 am

Taif University president thanks King Salman for launch of new project

Taif University President Hussam bin Abdul Wahhab Zaman, extended his gratitude to King Salman following the inauguration of the “New Taif” projects, among which was the new university project in Sysid. “The inauguration of the New Taif project is a result of the efforts of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 5:32 am

Dubai Design Week 2017 programme announced 13-18 November 2017

Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, and in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) and supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the third edition of Dubai Design Week is set ...

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