Business & Money | Tuesday 6 June, 2017 3:29 am

More than 200 Experts Outline Progressive Path for UAE’s Innovative Economy at Third “Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis”

The need to create fruitful partnerships between the government sector and private institutions to drive the Sharjah’s economy forward was the subject of the third Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis, which took place on Sunday at Sharjah’s Al Jawaher Reception and Convention...

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Healthcare | Monday 5 June, 2017 3:51 pm

Ramadan fasting requires special arrangements for diabetics

 Fasting during Ramadan can be a challenge for diabetic patients as their blood sugar levels can drop. It can be dangerous as some people are at high or moderate risk of developing health problems due to fasting, a consultant endocrinologist told Arab News. An assessment is vital for diabetic ...

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Healthcare | Monday 5 June, 2017 3:49 pm

Nebras launches program to warn youth on harmful drug effects

The National Project for Combating Drugs (Nebras) has launched an awareness project to help protect young people from the harmful effects of drugs. The project, Nibras Al-Khair Program, is implemented in 32 of the largest mosques for 11 days in local regions and governorates to raise awareness for ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 5 June, 2017 3:48 pm

Albania renews visa-free travel scheme for Saudis

 Albania has renewed a visa-free travel scheme for nationals of three Gulf countries in a bid to boost the number of tourists from the region. “Citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar can enter Albania without a visa,” said Albanian Ambassador Sami Shiba in Riyadh on Sunday. The ...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 June, 2017 6:43 am

Jean-Claude Nasr to spearhead Siemens Power Generation in Middle East

Siemens has appointed Jean-Claude Nasr (52) as Senior Executive Vice President of the company’s Power Generation division in the Middle East, effective June 1, 2017. Based in Dubai, UAE, Nasr will be instrumental in supporting the region’s needs for additional power generation capacity...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 5 June, 2017 5:25 am

Going green, keeping clean

The UAE is revolutionising environmental protection and preservation with world-class mega projects such as Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park, Dubai Sustainable City, Desert Rose and plans to host the world’s most sustainable Expo in 2020. The country is also a leading force for sustainability...

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Culture & Education | Monday 5 June, 2017 4:40 am

UAEBBY Family Workshop on the Plight of Dyslexic Children

As part of its ongoing efforts to reach more people through the magic of literature, the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) recently organised a training workshop aimed at educating parents and teachers on providing the best support for dyslexic children.   The reading...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 June, 2017 4:03 am

DAMAC Properties Celebrates Ramadan with Savings of up to AED 500,000 on Ready Villas and Apartments

To celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan, DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the region, is offering savings of up to AED 500,000 on a select range of ready properties including apartments and villas in DAMAC Hills, Jumeirah Golf Estates, the Burj Area, Jumeirah Lakes Towers...

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Business & Money | Sunday 4 June, 2017 2:18 pm

Ericsson appoints Wojciech Bajda to head GCC and global customer unit zain

In line with the previously announced business strategy, Ericsson in Market Area Middle East and Africa announces the appointment of Wojciech Bajda as Head of Ericsson in Gulf Council Countries (GCC) and Global Customer Unit (GCU) Zain and a member of the Market Area’s Leadership Team...

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Business & Money | Sunday 4 June, 2017 1:23 pm

Fintech Company Rubique Establishing its Mark in International Markets

By facilitating loan disbursement worth $200 mn & setup of over 35,000+ credit cards, Rubique is heading towards becoming a definitive fintech player in Indian online lending which has generated ~$3.5 mn revenue more than its series A funding. Rubique, the one-stop online marketplace,...

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