Environment & Energy | Sunday 15 October, 2017 2:16 am

World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017 to shed light on how smart cities have become a key to a green economy

The fourth edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017 will highlight the importance of smart cities in the transition towards the green economy. This is an endeavour to design ‘smart’ approaches, which ensure that cities, will be optimised for economic activity, energy...

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Sports | Sunday 15 October, 2017 2:05 am

Princess Rima to head sports federation in Saudi first

A princess has been named to head a Saudi multi-sports federation, in the latest of a string of such appointments in the Kingdom. An official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP that Princess Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan has become “the first woman to lead a federation”...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 October, 2017 1:47 am

DPM Develops Automated Planning System For Abu Dhabi Government

 The Abu Dhabi Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM) is leading a project to develop a Capital Investment Planning System that will automate processes and bring together all government capital projects across the emirate.   The Capital Investment Planning System...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 15 October, 2017 1:38 am

Kalimat’s Books Add Literary Flair to SICFF 2017

One of the UAE’s strongest advocates of the Arabic children’s book industry, Kalimat Group, the Sharjah-based publisher of Arabic books, did not miss the opportunity to bring books and young readers together once again at the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 15 October, 2017 1:38 am

Siemens honored by His Excellency, Khalid Al-Falih at Saudi Electricity Forum

Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Khalid Al-Falih, honored Siemens at the inauguration of the Saudi Electricity Forum 2017 in Riyadh as the Main Sponsor and an active contributor to localization of key technologies in the Kingdom.   Siemens displays its latest...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 15 October, 2017 1:23 am

Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center Renewed its focus on developing its F&B

With the new season just around the corner, Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi has renewed its focus on developing its F&B (food and beverage) experience with a new-found vigour. This reformed brand mantra has thrust the man behind its trend-setting culinary concepts to the...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 15 October, 2017 1:03 am

Ras Al Khaimah Public Service Department Signs MoU with FEWA

The Ras Al Khaimah Public Service Department (RAKPSD) and the Federal Authority for Electricity and Water (FEWA) have signed a memorandum of understanding between the two entities aimed at developing a joint working strategy and a specific mechanism for cooperation and coordination related to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 15 October, 2017 12:12 am

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and NetJets Offer Exceptional Personalised Service and Seamless Luxury Travel with New Collaboration

Born of the shared belief that travelling should be one of life’s most enjoyable and fulfilling endeavours, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, and NetJets, the world’s largest private aviation company, are joining forces to offer the...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 14 October, 2017 4:04 pm

AURAK Celebrates 6th Commencement Ceremony

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) celebrated its 6th commencement ceremony in the presence of H. H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, at RAK Cultural Center.   The evening saw a total 141 students awarded their degrees...

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Business & Money | Saturday 14 October, 2017 2:41 pm

No tax on Saudi investments in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi government has announced a package of incentives for Saudi investors including exemption from taxes, and that they will be treated as its citizens for all investment purposes. The announcement was made at the Saudi-UAE Business Forum held in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The forum held...

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