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30 April 2017 COLOMBES, France–(BUSINESS WIRE/ME NewsWire)– UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand, and OT (Oberthur Technologies) have partnered to launch “gocash” prepaid card of UAE Exchange through the first-ever contactless payment via wearable devices (powered by “Flybuy MiniFOB” technology of OT), at the Seamless Middle East Conference in Dubai on 01 May 2017. UAE Exchange will be offering the wearable […]

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The UAE has been named the top GCC country for advertising spending in the first quarter of 2017 with AED1.5 billion ($410 million. This figure accounts for 46 percent of the total advertising expenditure across the Gulf region, according to TBWA Worldwide, a global advertising network. State news agency WAM cited its rankings, saying the UAE was followed in the second place by Saudi Arabia with $220 […]

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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for April 28, 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 Craft market Attend […]

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched on Saturday the UAE Soft Power Council, which aims to reinforce the country’s status and reputation in the world. The Council will define a comprehensive strategy to consolidate the UAE’s values of respect and appreciation with governments and citizens across the world, state news agency WAM reported. The UAE […]

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DUBAI // A Dh800 million roads project to improve traffic flow in an area of Dubai has been endorsed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of the emirate. Sheikh Mohammed directed the authority to immediately start road construction projects he endorsed “to cope with the upswing and demographic expansion of Dubai”, said Mattar Al Tayer, RTA director general. The first phase of the project […]

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Motorists are being advised that diversions will be in place on Ibn Battuta Street to carry out works related to Route 2020 Project. Maitha bin Adai, CEO of RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, said: “One lane of Ibn Battuta Street will be closed in the sector between Intersection two and Intersection six. The diversion will remain in place until the completion of the works required. “RTA has […]

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That it fell to Barcelona’s Lionel Messi to score the match-winning goal away to arch-rivals Real Madrid on Sunday was of little surprise to his legions of devotees, who already view the diminutive Argentinian as something of an immortal giant on the football field, and even to casual fans. El Clasico – the lyrical Spanish name for matches played between the two powerhouses of the country’s domestic […]

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Integrated lifestyle development establishes a new benchmark for experiential travel in the region Dubai, UAE – 27 April 2017 – Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, together with Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced plans to launch the region’s first cinema-themed concept at Aloft Dubai City Centre Deira. The concept will feature a unique […]

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When it comes to cars, I take the philosophy of buy and hold – possibly motivated by my regular beat as a personal-finance journalist. If you’re going to buy new, which I resorted to after being horribly stung by poor-quality second-hand motors in the UAE, the only way to justify the high outlay is to keep the car as long as possible. Which is why my family […]

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HARGEISA// Medical aid has been delivered to thousands of children and elderly people in Somalia by the Zayed Giving convoys. The treatment, was carried out under the supervision of an Emirati-Somali volunteers’ team and is part of a global humanitarian initiative that aims to alleviate the suffering of the needy. The initiative forms part of 2017 being designated as the Year of giving by Sheikh Khalifa bin […]

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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for April 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 Film screenings Register […]

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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for April 28, 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 Ajman Theatre See the final […]

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Distribution agreement boosts Eikon’s robust research offering with economic sovereign reports London, 28 April 2017 – Users of Thomson Reuters flagship financial platform Eikon can now access Oxford Business Group’s full range of research on emerging economies, following a distribution agreement between the two firms, giving financial professionals instant access to OBG’s extensive range of reports and economic updates.  OBG content is available through Eikon’s real-time and […]

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With each successive generation of new vehicle these days, there tends to be an inevitable bloat factor, whereby the latest and greatest offering is invariably bulkier and lardier than its predecessor. So it’s an eye-opener when a car brand – especially an American one – rolls out an all-new model that appears to have shrunk in the wash. Say hello to all-new GMC Acadia, a revamped seven-seat […]

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ISLAMABAD: The six departments tasked with deputing a representative each to the joint investigation team (JIT) that will probe the assets of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family have submitted lists of proposed names to the Supreme Court. The apex court, in its April 20 judgement, had given the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), State Bank […]

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Dubai (Masaader News) April 27, 2017 – Ebtkaar New Media Services, a UAE-based company, has launched “Masaader News ” platform, a news analysis web platform that provides 24/7 economic, political and social updates on the GCC, Middle East and Global News in Arabic and English. The company said in a press release: “Masaader News is not only a news portal, but also a service that allows job […]

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Mahatma Gandhi said that a journalist’s peculiar function is to read the mind of the country and to give definite and fearless expression to that mind. Journalism plays a critical role in the development of any society. It’s a driving force for social progress, thought and expression. It informs the public on important matters; it holds entities and people accountable for their actions and decisions; and it’s […]

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By Phil Stewart and Yara Bayoumy | WASHINGTON WASHINGTON When U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis greeted Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister at the Pentagon last month, the first thing he did was joke about the time “the Iranians tried to murder you.” Mattis’ reference to a foiled 2011 plot, denied by Iran, was a telling sign of how much more aligned President Donald Trump’s administration is with Gulf […]

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ABU DHABI // An art exhibition showcasing work honouring the UAE’s martyrs opened at Yas Mall on Thursday. The Proud Expressions initiative started in November and encouraged Emirati and expatriate artists to show support for the country’s heroes. Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed, director of the Martyrs’ Families Affairs Office at the Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi, opened the exhibition. More than 300 submissions were […]

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The UAE’s telecoms regulator has said that roaming charges incurred by UAE customers who travel to other Gulf countries have fallen by 18 percent this month. The Telecommunication Regularity Authority (TRA) has announced the implementation of price caps for intra-GCC roaming services by UAE-based mobile operators. As a result, average international roaming prices for UAE customers fell by 18 percent since April 1, state news agency WAM […]

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A UAE court on Wednesday sentenced an Iranian to 10 years in prison followed by deportation for attempting to ship a generator to his home country in breach of international sanctions. The appeals court in Abu Dhabi found the unnamed man guilty of “attempting to export a power generator to Iran for its nuclear programme, in breach of international sanctions,” state news agency WAM reported. It did […]

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Integrated lifestyle development establishes a new benchmark for experiential travel in the region Dubai, UAE – 27 April 2017 – Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, together with Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced plans to launch the region’s first cinema-themed concept at Aloft Dubai City Centre Deira. The concept will feature a unique […]

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ABU DHABI // The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology has forecast possible light showers in the eastern mountainous regions of the country during Thursday and over the weekend. But it said the weather will generally be pleasant with partial cloud at times. The fresh northwesterly winds may kick up dust in some internal and external areas of the country. With an increase of humidity by tonight […]

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UAE officials met Pope Francis in the Vatican on Wednesday about the importance of promoting tolerance worldwide and preventing prejudice, extremism and violence. The delegation was headed by Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of State for Tolerance, who also met Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. Sheikha Lubna described the UAE’s “philosophy of tolerance” and emphasised the need to promote communication and […]

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