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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 14, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film creenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Aarti Jhurani rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Theatre See a […]

14 March 2017 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The 10th edition of GESS Dubai begins today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with over 10,000 education professionals from around the region expected to attend over the course of the three-day event. Organised by F&E Education, GESS Dubai is under held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of […]

From the geometric work of Tunisian artist Nicène Kossentini – who spent time in Córdoba’s Great Mosque while on a residency in Andalusia and produced abstracted drawings based on Tawq Al Hamamah (The Ring of the Dove), a 11th-century treatise of love written by Ibn Hazm – to the paintings of Ahmed Morsi, the pieces displayed as part of the 11th edition of Art Dubai hold fascinating […]

If Gavin James needs a reminder that his life has changed radically in recent years, then the setting for this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations should do it. The popular singer co-headlines a big Irish bash at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on Friday, a destination that would have sounded very distant when he started out, as a teenager in Dublin, performing traditional songs for tourists. Now, with […]

ABU DHABI // The man filmed encouraging two dogs to attack and kill a cat in a gruesome online video will face the full weight of UAE law once caught, the Minister for Climate Change and Environment has said. In the video a white cat is shown being pulled out of a cage before it is attacked by two large black dogs. The clip, which has been […]

DUBAI: Humanitarian group Save the Children has released a harrowing series of animations showing how the war in Syria has taken its toll on children.The animated images were created by photographer Nick Ballon and artist Alma Haser and are overlain with testimony by Syrian children who fled the war and now live near the Syria-Turkey border, according to a release from Save the Children.“I hate it when […]

Abraaj Group Art Prize In October last year, Rana Begum won the US$100,000 (Dh367,250) Abraaj Group Art Prize. The title is awarded each year to aid an artist realise a proposed project, which is later unveiled at Art Dubai. Begum, a Bangladeshi-born, London-raised artist, is interested in the geometry of a city. Her brightly coloured, angular metal sculptures and installations look at the unexpected architecture of a […]

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Doha, Qatar – 13 March, 2017 In recognition of the creative efforts it made throughout the year, First Finance Company (FFC), a subsidiary of Barwa Bank Group, has earned the title of ‘Most Innovative Finance Company’ in Qatar 2016, at the International Finance Magazine (IFM) Awards, which was held at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai. FFC claimed the sought-after title in honor of its leading role […]

Robots will soon be teaching and assisting children across several schools in the UAE, according to tech firm ATLAB, which is planning to roll out a new system later this year. The technology-based learning solutions company has announced that it will be introducing the ATLAB TeachAssist in schools across Dubai and the UAE and the rest of the GCC by the end of 2017. The robot can […]

DUBAI // An eight-month-old boy was admitted to Latifa Hospital after being physically abused by his parents. Dubai Police officers said the boy was found to have severe bruising across his body. Brigadier Mohammed Al Murr, director of Dubai Police’s human rights department, said they were alerted by a doctor at Latifa Hospital who suspected the child was being abused by his parents. “The parents admitted the […]

Why Tavira? At the eastern end of southern Portugal’s perma-sunny Algarve region, Tavira has none of the brashness and concrete overdose that afflicts many of the resort towns in the centre. With a proud heritage dating back through Islamic Al-Andalus, the Roman era and Phoenician traders, Tavira has an authenticity that lends historical weight to its good looks. And boy does it have good looks. Built on […]

Arabic indie heavyweights Mashrou ‘Leila, The Wanton Bishops and Autostrad are among a goody bag of stellar acts set to play Dubai’s first Step Music festival. Leading hip-hop names including Malika, The Narcycist, Daffy and Flipperachi and Muqata’a are also set for the monster one-day event, taking place at Dubai International Marine Club on Friday April 7. An off-shoot of the annual Step Conference, running from April […]

DUBAI // Communicating and engaging with citizens in the UAE is critical to effectively lead the country, according to a former White House press secretary in the Obama administration. Josh Earnest said countries such as the United States and the UAE were committed to appealing to people based on their hopes and aspirations, not their fears or anxieties. “These are characteristics of governments eager to seize opportunities, […]

Chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin have found success the old-fashioned way – through sheer talent and hard work. The British brothers, who opened Demoiselle by Galvin in Dubai’s City Walk this past week, have built a small, family-run restaurant empire with a focus on high-quality French cuisine. The Galvins grew up in Essex, surrounded by woods and fields.”Our mother taught us about hard work and good manners. […]

Government of Dubai Media Office – 12 March 2017 Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today launched the Dubai Public Diplomacy and Communication Network at the Public Diplomacy and Government Communication Forum. The Network is a new initiative led by the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) that creates a platform for communication officials in government and semi-government organisations, […]

DUBAI // The Government will continue to be open and transparent with its people and residents, Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed says. Sheikh Saif, also Minister of Interior, made a closing address to the Public Diplomacy and Government Communication Forum about the importance of effective communication between the governments and citizens. Sheikh Saif said the fire that gutted The Address Hotel in Downtown Dubai on […]

DUBAI // Dubai is sending about 100 tonnes of aid to Madagascar after a cyclone there left dozens dead and tens of thousands displaced. The Dh1 million aid shipment organised by Dubai’s International Humanitarian City was under the direction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. The airlift will deliver medicine and medical supplies from the World Health Organisation for that could benefit […]

When it comes to renewable energy in Saudi Arabia, there still remains more than a hint of scepticism. Multi-billion dollar plans have come and gone and the kingdom has made little progress developing renewable energy capabilities to harness its advantageous climatic conditions. In 2010, the King Abdullah Centre for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-Care) was established to develop the country’s renewable and nuclear capabilities, as the country […]

12 March 2017 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, in collaboration with INTERPOL, today released research on cybercriminal activity in West Africa, “Cybercrime in West Africa: Poised for an Underground Economy,” as part of its ongoing Cybercriminal Underground Economy Series (CUES). Scams targeting individuals and businesses have grown exponentially since 2013. West African cybercriminal activity is […]

DUBAI // Two men who acquired a Dh850,000 Porsche 911 using fake documents and posing as partners of a member of the royal family were sentenced to three years in jail each on Sunday. Dubai Criminal Court convicted an Emirati businessman, 36, of forgery, use of forged documents, issuing a cheque that later bounced and of unlawfully obtaining the 2016 car. An Egyptian business partner, 38, was […]

12 March 2017 Dubai, UAE – The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM) and ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, have announced a partnership to build a new technology education module. The two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the module which is aimed at educating students at EAHM on technology and how IT plays an important role in the hospitality industry. The module will be a […]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday, opens Oumolat Security Printing, a banknote printing company in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi. Wam Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, is briefed by the Governor of the UAE Central Bank Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori about the facility’s production machinery. Wam Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on […]

Property price increases were witnessed in some mid-market communities in Dubai during February but the overall market showed a continued softening in values, according to a new report. Real estate consultancy ValuStrat said its February residential ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) declined marginally due to falling prices in prime locations monitored by the index. However, monthly uplifts of between 0.4-1.9 percent were recorded for villas located in Arabian […]

11 March 2017 Abu Dhabi – Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi serves as an icon of luxury which redefines Yas Island. Its stunning interiors, 499 rooms and suites, 11 dining and lounge areas and wellness facilities are a sure match to the taste of guests looking for an extraordinary experience. Its local and international success during the past years has pushed Viceroy Hotels & Resorts to further develop […]

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