Business & Money | Sunday 17 May, 2015 1:00 am

Experts call for national unity against extremism

The National Dialogue Forum has concluded its 10th Session in the Eastern Region this week with a call to stand firmly against the threats posed by extremism to domestic and regional security.The rotating event, which was organized by King Abdul Aziz Center for National Dialogue (KACND) on...

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Healthcare | Sunday 17 May, 2015 12:58 am

Seminar tackles challenge posed by red palm weevil

The Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Saudi Arabia recently held a seminar at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel on controlling red palm weevil.“We realize the danger posed by weevils to the Kingdom’s 20 million date and palm trees which...

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Healthcare | Sunday 17 May, 2015 12:56 am

Al-Falih heads Saudi delegation to World Health Assembly

Minister of Health Khalid Al-Falih will head the Saudi delegation to the 68th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) that will be held in Geneva on May18-26.The assembly, which will be attended by delegations from all WHO member states, is the supreme decision-making body of WHO. Its main...

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Healthcare | Sunday 17 May, 2015 12:52 am

A Balanced Diet Fast-Tracks Learning In Under-5s

A balanced diet during a child’s early years is proven to greatly influence learning and development, as well as manage hyperactivity and allergies, according to world-renowned educational psychologist, Dr Madeleine Portwood.She confirmed that recent studies have uncovered a direct relationship...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 17 May, 2015 12:46 am

SEVEN FLAVOURS, SEVEN DAYS: A TASTE OF ARABIA AT DELPHINE, THE H DUBAI

Contemporary Arabesque hotel The H Dubai, located on No. 1 Sheikh Zayed Road is proud to announce its unforgettable taste of Arabian culture with Iftar offerings for the holy month. Throughout Ramadan, guests will be invited to embark on an unparalleled gastronomic journey through Arabia, exploring ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 17 May, 2015 12:34 am

Mobily Joins the VMware vCloud Air Network

Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily) announced that it has joined the VMware vCloud Air Network as an Enterprise level Service Provider.The VMware® vCloud Air™ Network provides organizations with VMware-based enterprise-class security and infrastructure compatibility, with the freedom to readily move...

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Sports | Sunday 17 May, 2015 12:00 am

N+TC TOUR DUBAI EMPOWERS 1,000 WOMEN THROUGH SPORTS AND MOVEMENT IN AN EPIC TRAINING EXPERIENCE

NIKE’S #BETTERFORIT INITIATIVE SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR WOMEN TO MOTIVATE EACH OTHER AND PUSH IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL On Friday, Nike+ Training Club (N+TC) Tour Dubai brought together 1,000 women in an epic evening full of training, inspiration, and unforgettable moments. With the spectacular Burj...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 17 May, 2015 12:00 am

International Renewable Energy Agency HQ in Masdar City Named Green Commercial Building of the Year

Emirates Green Building Council Honours IRENA Building Architect and Lead Consultant Woods Bagot, Design and Build Contractor Brookfield MultiplexThe recently completed International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) headquarters, located in Masdar City, where Masdar is building the world’s most...

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Business & Money | Saturday 16 May, 2015 11:59 pm

Emirates International Property Services Awarded ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 Certifications

Emirates International Property Services (EIPS), a subsidiary of leading Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Bloom Holding, has achieved ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications in the management and leasing of real estate and the general maintenance of buildings. ISO 14001:2004 is an...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 16 May, 2015 9:22 am

Timeless Beauty with Ageless Elixir from Max Factor

Recognizing the anti-ageing needs of women, Max Factor has launched its Ageless Elixir collection, an innovative, high performance collection of foundation and lipstick, developed for the modern woman who longs for a flawless complexion with effortless protection. The collection goes beyond...

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