Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 3:06 pm

DAMAC Properties Awards 15 Major Contracts Worth AED 1.26 Billion from August to November 2016

DAMAC Properties today announced that it has awarded 15 major construction and consultancy contracts valued at AED 1.26 billion during the period between August and November 2016, bringing the total value of contracts awarded so far in 2016 to AED 6.51 billion for projects in Dubai and the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 2:20 pm

Abdelkarim Hamdan, star of “Arab Idol” and Omar Dean, star of “X Factor Australia” & “The Voice” announced as brand ambassadors for Dunkin’ Donuts DD Fan campaign

Continental Food Establishment, the sole franchisee of the famous coffee and baked goods brands, Dunkin’ Donuts, in the UAE, has unveiled “Arab Idol” star Abdelkarim Hamdan, and Omar Dean, star of “X-Factor Australia” & “The Voice”, as the faces of the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 2:12 pm

UAE Cautions that Ignoring Climate Change Realities will Adversely

A panel discussion titled ‘United to Safeguard a Healthy Planet’, held today at the Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament (GSWS 2016), reviewed various innovative policies drafted to protect our planet, and focused on the difference that parliaments can make in this matter, both ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 1:13 pm

ArabNet Riyadh Conference Highlights the Importance of Innovation

Over 1,400 digital leaders gathered at the ArabNet Riyadh conference to discuss the latest in digital innovation and entrepreneurship, following the launch of Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program (NTP). The event was held under the patronage of the General Authority for Small and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 1:08 pm

City Mall Celebrates the Holidays with the Human Claw Machine

City Mall, the city’s favourite, is getting ready to celebrate the Holiday season and its joyful atmosphere by installing the kingdom’s first human claw machine, as part of this festive season’s special campaign. City Mall visitors will get in the holiday spirit as soon as they ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 1:00 pm

Emirates Green Building Council opens submissions for Annual MENA Green Building Awards 2017

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has opened call for submissions for its Annual MENA Green Building Awards 2017 that aims to identify and recognise organisations for...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 12:37 pm

TUSDEER in Jeddah Islamic Port Wins Bonded Re-export Zone of the Year 2016 Award

TUSDEER bonded & Re-export zone in Jeddah Islamic port won the award for Bonded Re-export Zone of the Year 2016, during a special award ceremony held in Dubai, UAE to celebrate & honor distinguished global ports operators TUSDEER won the award for its excellent services provided for...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 12:28 pm

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi receives a series of books from the Mexican embassy in the UAE

In line with the UAE reads initiative, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi received a collection of prominent Spanish books from the Mexican embassy in the UAE to highlight the importance of the cultural diversity in the university’s library that brings together more than 100,000 books in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 12:24 pm

Region’s best finance professionals recognised

Organised by ICAEW, and with the support of the British Embassy in the UAE, the annual gala event recognises and celebrates the achievements of individuals or organisations that have advanced the accountancy and finance profession within their chosen field.   Industry professionals from...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 12:20 pm

Emaar appoints Olivier Harnisch as Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Hospitality Group

 Emaar Properties PJSC today announced the appointment of Olivier Harnisch as the Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Hospitality Group, its hospitality & leisure business. Olivier brings to Emaar over 30 years of international experience in the hotel and tourism industry. He joins Emaar from ...

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