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Future of manufacturing requires strong SME sector, HE Saif Al Hajeri tells delegates Daylight Programme has positive impact on females working in manufacturing sector Partnership with universities has helped develop technologies which UAE can export Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 30, 2017 HE Saif Al Hajeri, the CEO of Tawazun Economic Council & Tawazun Holding, told the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit, taking place at the […]

BuzzFeed is closing its in-house, open-source innovation lab in October after two years of experimentation at the crossroads of technology and media. BuzzFeed’s Open Lab for Journalism, Technology, and the Arts, which is housed at BuzzFeed’s San Francisco bureau, will wind down in October after the current fellowship class finishes its work, BuzzFeed San Francisco Bureau Chief Mat Honan wrote in a note to employees obtained by […]

Growth in trade between African nations looks promising, driven by demographics and growing Middle Class Narrative surrounding the continent still too negative, while work needs to be done to improve infrastructure Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 30, 2017:  Industrialisation across Africa is being held back due to misperceptions about the risk of investing in the continent, according to a panellist at the Focus on Africa session held […]

The food tour has become one of the great tourism successes of the last decade, and most major cities have some sort of walk and taste tour available. These tours are also diversifying – concentrating on specific cuisines and honing in on certain neighbourhoods. It’s this delving-beyond-the-staple citybreak diet that makes such tours worth their while – and not just as a chance to explore the local […]

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 30, 2017 The award-winning African Utility Week (www.African-Utility-Week.com ), taking place from 16-18 May in Cape Town, will showcase how the continent is coming up with innovative, home-grown solutions to its energy and water challenges and how these are creating exciting and lucrative opportunities for utilities and industry suppliers alike. Experts from respected partners in the industry such as the World Bank, […]

● Zhang Feng, Chief Engineer, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MIIT), delivers keynote address at Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit 29 March 2017● Zhang Feng, Chief Engineer, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MIIT), delivers keynote address at Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit Abu Dhabi, UAE – Day one of the Global Manufacturing and […]

HE Khalifa Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, delivers welcome note on day one of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit held at the Paris-Sorbonne in Abu Dhabi from March 27-30, 2017 Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 28, 2017 HE Khalifa bin Salem Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), said that […]

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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 29, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini 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 Family workshop Book […]

newslide Adele fans who didn’t catch her on her huge world tour – which kicked off 14 months ago and has just four dates remaining – may be out of luck in the future. The New Zealand Herald reports Adele told the audience during Sunday night’s show in Auckland that “touring isn’t something I’m good at” and she doesn’t know if she “will ever tour again.” The […]

Era defined by seemingly random and unrelated events combining to create new structures Delegates told to ignore traditional bureaucracy and ‘listen to the information flow’ Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit held at the Paris-Sorbonne in Abu Dhabi from March 27-30, 2017 Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 28, 2017 Beth Comstock, Vice Chair, GE, told delegates to the inaugural Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) that we […]

Scientists have developed a self-healing membrane for hydrogen fuel cells; typical membranes, a crucial component of the cells, are prone to cracks and pinholes. This discovery showcases membranes that can fix themselves. (via WSJ)

The Corniche was teeming with crowds eager to celebrate and enjoy the activities at the first day of the Mother of the Nation Festival on Sunday. The festival has zones offering something for all ages. The two-level Pavilion zone overlooking the Corniche displays art. On the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, visitors flocked to pavilions and exhibitions to acknowledge the achievements of a national leader whose life story […]

Samsung will seek this week to draw a line under the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone safety scandal with the launch of the South Korean technology company’s latest handset, the Galaxy S8. Released last August, the Note 7 was hastily withdrawn after a series of incidents in which the phones caught fire. Samsung expects the debacle, which dealt a severe blow to its reputation, to have cost the […]

ABU DHABI // The countdown to the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 officially began in the early hours of Saturday morning as the Winter Games came to a close in Austria. The capital won the bid to host the 2019 Games last year after the board of directors unanimously voted in Abu Dhabi’s favour. The event will be the region’s first sporting event for athletes […]

The National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra has been hailed as China’s arrival on the fine arts stage. After its formation in 2010, the orchestra primarily functioned as a support for visiting maestros and ballets, but for the last four years, the NCPA has been making a name for itself in its own right. With members aged between 27 and 31, the orchestra is viewed as […]

· Dubai Parks and Resorts will be turning off all non-essential lights across the destination for a full hour on Saturday 25th March between 8:30PM- 9:30PM · The Entertainment destination will also take part in “The Earth Hour Walk” event organized by DEWA 24 March 2017 Dubai, UAE – Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest theme park destination, will join the largest annual environmental movement […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 25, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini 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 Dubai Art exhibition Capturing the […]

Center for Public Integrity investigations involving the opioid crisis, state insurance commissioners, South Sudan, broadband access and offshore corporations have been honored in recent days by prestigious journalism competitions. The Center was a winner in three categories of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers “Best in Business” competition, while taking a first place and a second place prize in the Association of Health Care Journalists’ […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 22, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini 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 Al Ain Cultural talk Attend […]

Fashion Forward kicks off at ­Dubai’s Design District on Thursday with a packed three days of runway shows, sector talks and designer ­presentations. The latest edition will see 17 new brands debuting their collections before eagle-eyed buyers, members of the press and public. The significant leap in participant numbers appears to reflect renewed optimism when it comes to the wider fashion ­industry. According to a Dubai Chamber […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 21, 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 Nationwide New film In The […]

Samsung, whose booth at this year’s Mobile World Congress is shown here, is unveiling a new personal assistant ‘Bixby’ that will challenge rivals including Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa Samsung announced Monday that a voice-powered digital assistant named “Bixby” will debut with a flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone set to be unveiled by the South Korean consumer electronics giant. Bixby enters a crowded field of digital assistants powered […]

20 March 2017 Sharjah — American University of Sharjah (AUS) will hold its annual Global Day festival on March 23, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the AUS Main Plaza and Main Building. One of the most anticipated events of the year, Global Day showcases the different cultures represented among the AUS student body, with student clubs setting up stalls that present traditional items, music and cuisine. You […]

The Authority marks the day with a range of internal and external initiatives to spread joy inside the Authority and beyond to the whole community 20 March 2017 Dubai, UAE – Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has celebrated International Happiness Day 2017 with a range of internal and external initiatives that have spread joy inside the Authority and […]

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