ABU DHABI // Pupils at Indian curriculum schools in the UAE outperform those in Kerala but are less able to handle stress, and less socially active and independent, a new study suggests. Psychologists Dr Sreethi Nair and Dr Smitha Dev interviewed and observed more than 400 pupils in their final years of high school in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain and Ajman, and youngsters from […]
Real estate agents in Dubai will not be allowed to market any property unless they sign a written agreement with unit owners, according to Dubai Land Department. “Form A” – a contract between property owner and real estate broker – has to be signed by both parties which then allows the latter to market the property – online or in print media. While “Form A” has been […]
Dubai Airports has rolled out an upgraded Wi-Fi service across both Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports that allows passengers to access unlimited free high-speed. The airports authority said the new service was launched after extensive research into passenger expectations. Dubai Airports said access to the Wi-Fi has also been made simpler with only one click required on the landing page to connect to the service. […]
05 December 2016 The CEO of Imdaad, a leading provider of integrated facilities management solutions in the GCC, has once again been named the most influential individual in the Middle East’s facilities management (FM) sector. For the fifth year in a row, Jamal Abdullah Lootah topped the fmME Power 50 list in yet another prestigious recognition bestowed on Imdaad’s top official renowned for his outstanding leadership style […]
DUBAI // A nanny was arrested after police found she was carrying methamphetamine. At Dubai Criminal Court, the 41-year-old Filipina was charged with possessing 0.24 grammes of the drug with the intent to sell. She also was charged with consuming drugs. She was stopped by police in Al Muraqabat in September. A female officer searched her and found the drugs in the palm of her hand wrapped […]
Dinner in the Sky is coming to Dubai. Arguably the world’s most unique dining concept, Dinner in the Sky takes guests 50 metres up, suspended by a crane, to enjoy a meal. The gravity-defying dinner will be offered for a limited time during the festive season, with the crane to be set within the Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection in Dubai. During these dinners, a small group […]
newslide Want to make the most of your day at the new Bollywood Parks Dubai but not sure how? The new park, which is off Sheikh Zayed Road near Legoland Dubai has five zones packed with attractions – Bollywood Boulevard, Rustic Ravine, Royal Plaza, Mumbai Chowk and Bollywood Film Studios – plus restaurants and food carts. The choice can appear overwhelming. We have a handy guide to […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 5, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Heritage performance Attend Hekayah the Story, a multiple-artist event under the stars in celebration of National Day, featuring poetry, prose and songs by performers from diverse backgrounds selected through a collaborative curatorial […]
Beirut, Lebanon, December 4, 2016 : (ME NewsWire) During a special honoring ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dubai, the publishers of Global Reinsurance and StrategicRISK announced the winners of the 2016 MEA Risk & Insurance Excellence Awards, honoring Mr. Farid Chedid, Chairman and CEO of Chedid Re, a Chedid Capital Holding company, as the ‘MEA Industry Achiever of the Year’. The prestigious title awarded […]
Expert Panel At Telematics Middle East 2016 to Discuss Impact of the OEMs’ Changing Role in the Mobility Market and How Connected Cars will change the industry? Expert Panel At Telematics Middle East 2016 to Discuss Impact of the OEMs’ Changing Role in the Mobility Market and How Connected Cars will change the industry? Dubai, UAE – December 4, 2016 Bright Box, a global vendor of connected […]
DUBAI // A national survey to measure happiness and positivity was announced by the Government on Sunday. Starting on December 12, about 14,000 people – including nationals, expatriates, visitors and tourists – will be polled across the country. The survey will be conducted with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority as well as the Abu Dhabi and Dubai statistics centres, said Ohood Al Roumi, Minister of State […]
Meetings held with Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy and Korea Diamond Exchange 04 December 2016 Dubai, UAE: As part of the ongoing efforts of the UAE Kimberley Process Chair (KP Chair), Ahmed Bin Sulayem, to engage countries across the diamond supply chain, he has held meetings with senior government and industry representatives in South Korea. The aim of these discussions was to deliberate ways to bolster […]
Emirates National Oil Co (ENOC) has announced plans to build 54 new service stations over the next four years. The expansion plan kicked off with the opening of a gas station in the Dubai International Academic City area, the company said in a statement. Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of ENOC, said: “Our service station expansion programme is part of ENOC’s wider growth strategy over the […]
A gym membership can cost about Dh800 per month but the price of motivation to work out can cost triple that for some fitness fanatics, who feel that if they do not look the part – in the trendiest, branded activewear – they aren’t training right. What was once a niche market, targeted at serious athletes and serviced by big sports brands such as Nike and Reebok, […]
Hotels operating in the UAE continued to see declines in occupancy and room rates during October, according to the latest data from industry consultants STR. It said the UAE’s hospitality sector reported an occupancy dip of 2.9 percent during the month to 75.6 percent, while average daily rates (ADR) dropped 9.6 percent to AED668.05, the lowest for an October since 2005. As a result, revenue per available […]
DUBAI // A policeman who accepted Dh5,000 in return for helping a prisoner escape from his cell has been jailed for three years. The 27-year-old officer, who holds a Comoros Islands passport, was convicted of helping the Emirati escape from a police station after accepting the cash on October 14 last year. The prisoner, a 35-year-old businessman, was being held on charges of using a forged official […]
Expo to support 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide, 50 million in the Middle East Region’s largest dedicated event for disabilities to showcase latest technologies, robotics and services 04 December 2016 After the resounding success of its inaugural edition, AccessAbilities Expo, the largest dedicated event for disabilities in the Middle East, is back with its second edition from November 7-9, 2017, at the Dubai International Convention […]
· Family businesses are threatened by rapidly changing internal and external environments · Study by Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company) stresses the need for family businesses to identify priority areas for action to institutionalize and adapt · Strategy& suggests three focus areas for institutionalization: governance, strategy and corporate enablers · Although each family business has unique features, Strategy& has identified four archetypes of family […]
04 December 2016 Dubai, UAE – FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEYE), the intelligence-led security company, recently discovered a wave of attacks targeting the GCC states. In 2012, a suspected Iranian hacker group called the “Cutting Sword of Justice” used malware known as Shamoon – or Disttrack – to target energy companies in the Middle East. During that incident, tens of thousands of computers were compromised. In mid-November, Mandiant […]
Dubai-based Careem, the app based car booking service, has announced that it is expanding operations into 15 more cities within the next few weeks, with Istanbul, Turkey the latest city to be added. Initially, Careem will operate as an airport service in Turkey, available to customers going to and from the airport, in Mercedes VITO and Volkswagen car models. Within the GCC, Careem said it is answering […]
Motorists heading to Dubai from Sharjah were met with congestion on Mohammed bin Zayed Road until the third bridge and on Shiekh Zayed Road from the World Trade Center roundabout towards the first bridge, according to Dubai Traffic Department. TrafficDXB reported an accident on the E66 Dubai – Al Ain Road near the Mohammed Bin Zayed Road intersection on Dubai which also caused delays. Commuters experienced congestion […]
03 December 2016 The Roads and Transport Authority – Majdi Abu Zaid: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has recently signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Khalifa University and the University of Dubai calling for stepping up cooperation in the field of robots and drones. The step is part of RTA endeavours to keep pace with the latest technological trends, share expertise with the academic […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 4, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Yoga class Sign up for a Yoga Dance Body Rhythm class with Yvette Campbell at Bodytree Studio. This yoga-inspired dance class is set to the percussive rhythms and is a fun full-body […]
3D Face Contour Sculpting Heart & Soul, the wellness spa located at Al Barari in Dubai, has introduced the popular 3D Face Contour Sculpting by Forlle’d, which promises “astonishing” results. While each treatment delivers an instant lift, a course is recommended for increased collagen and elastin that can be seen for up to eight months. The treatment takes 90 minutes and costs Dh900. Call 04 320 7350 […]
