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JICE Fosters Cultural Exchange: Sharjah Students Engage in Karuta Tournament 

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

On January 17th, 2024, 20 students from Khawla Bint Tha’labah Girls’ School and 26 students from Secondary Model Boys’ School in Sharjah participated in a thrilling karuta tournament, part of JICE’s ongoing commitment to cultural exchange and language learning between Japan and the UAE. This

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Emirates Post and Qatar Post sign strategic agreement to facilitate product shipping

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Emirates Post, the UAE’s official postal services provider and the postal arm of 7X, signed a strategic partnership agreement with Qatar Postal Services Company ‘Qatar Post,’ the national postal services provider of Qatar to facilitate e-Commerce shipping operations between both countries. HE Abdulla Mohammed Alashram, Group CEO of 7X, and HE Falah bin Mohammed

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Dubai Municipality launches new VIP ticket package for visiting Frame Dubai

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Dubai Municipality has launched a new VIP ticket package for guests visiting Frame Dubai, one of the Emirate’s most popular architectural attractions. Holders of the new AED 300 ticket are entitled to several benefits, which include the opportunity to experience a unique tour of Frame Dubai. Ahmed Al Zarouni, Director of the Department of Public […]

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Dubai Health and Al Tayer Group Inaugurate the Center for Prenatal Pediatrics at Latifa Hospital

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in Dubai, has announced the inauguration of the Center for Prenatal Pediatrics, supported by Al Tayer Group. Located at Latifa Hospital, the new Center will manage high-risk pregnancies and deliver specialized care and monitoring for expecting mothers. The inauguration ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Raja Easa

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THREE RADISSON HOTELS IN DUBAI HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE ESTEEMED “DUBAI SUSTAINABLE TOURISM STAMP”

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City, Park Inn by Radisson Motor City, and Radisson Blu Hotel Apartment, Dubai Marina, have been awarded the prestigious “Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp.” This esteemed recognition exemplifies the hotels’ unwavering commitment to implementing green standards in their operations. To qualify for the Dubai Sustainable Tourism

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Boom Health introduces an all-in-one mobile app to streamline healthcare and wellness solutions in the UAE

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Boom Health, owned and operated under Medad Holding a diversified group managing a range of subsidiaries in the areas of science and technology, has announced its mobile healthcare application set to evolve the landscape of home healthcare in the UAE. With a focus on streamlining medical care and enhancing healthcare efficiency, the app addresses the […]

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Toyota UAE’s Pioneering Motorsport Programme Returns For Season 2

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

After a hugely successful inaugural season watched by millions of viewers on Shahid, the Arab world’s biggest streaming platform, the Toyota Gazoo Racing UAE Academy returns in 2024 for season 2 of the driver development programme pioneered by Al-Futtaim Toyota. The second season aims to continue to delivering more high-octane action, intense competition, and racing […]

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Ajman Tourism launches a series of pioneering projects in line with UAE Innovates 2024

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development – ADTD is organizing a series of pioneering projects, initiatives, and workshops throughout February in line with “UAE Innovates 2024”, the world’s largest of its kind event which celebrates innovation, innovators, and creative ideas. In this regard, His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of

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Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital performs UAE’s first artificial ligament surgery

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Italian executive chef and football enthusiast, Mr. Cosimo Danese, underwent the first Ligament Augmentation and Reconstruction Surgery (LARS) in the UAE conducted recently at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital in Dubai. The innovative procedure helped the 44-year-old patient regain mobility and recover from persistent pain, following a severe knee injury. This

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Celebrate Love at Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai by Mourouj Gloria this February

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai by Mourouj Gloria, a beacon of 5-star luxury and elegance in Dubai’s historic Deira district reveals its special Valentine’s Day package to celebrate the month of love. The hotel introduces an exclusive offer of up to 25% off the best available room rates from the 10th to 18th of February, creating a romantic […]

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Golden Ambassador of Art – paradigm shift in the art world from Dubai to New York

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

In, on and around the impressive and exclusive backdrop of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, a new chapter in art history opens. High up on the helipad, a cube of pure 999.9 24-carat gold will be on display from today. This extraordinary work of art is the creation of CAST Studio, a company based in […]

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Zayed University to host more than 50 events as part of UAE Innovation Month

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Students and faculty across both Zayed University (“ZU”) campuses will be participating in “UAE Innovates,” the largest annual innovation festival in the country, throughout February. As a leading institution in higher education, ZU is dedicated to nurturing student growth and has planned more than 50 campus events to cultivate the atmosphere of innovation on

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Launches Unique Career Fair Tailored for Exclusively Startups and SMEs

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus proudly announces its inaugural ‘Campus Career Fair-Startups’, solely for startups and SMEs nationwide and beyond, facilitating engagement with one of the region’s leading universities. Scheduled for February 15, 2024, this pioneering initiative seeks to redefine the interaction between these enterprises and students, presenting a unique

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Veolia and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi sign MoU

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Veolia, the benchmark company for ecological transformation offering game-changing solutions for water, waste and energy management, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to roll out an exclusive partnership covering research and academic collaboration, student internships, and research capacity building and development. Veolia

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Saudi Arabia and Leonardo sign strategic partnership

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Pact covers defence and aerospace advancements Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and the General Authority for Military Industries have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo to explore, develop, and assess various investment and collaboration prospects within the defence and aerospace sector. The announcement occurred during a formal ceremony at

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MUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN RESULTS UPDATE

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

Tunisian fan favourite Ons Jabeur blasted her way into the last eight of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council with a straight-sets victory over Brit Emma Raducanu. Having been given a bye in the Round of 32, as one of the tournament’s four top seeds, Jabeur was in singles action […]

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2 new AWS Europe branches in UAE begin charging VAT

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Tax invoices are also issued for UAE-based AWS accounts The two new local branches of Amazon Web Services EMEA (AWS Europe) located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have begun charging local value-added tax (VAT) and issuing tax invoices for AWS accounts based in the UAE with effect from February 1, 2024. Launched on February 1, […]

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WHO recognises 5 nations for trans fats elimination progress

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Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand top The World Health Organization (WHO) has awarded certificates to Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand for their exceptional progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFA). These nations have successfully implemented best-practice policies supported by robust monitoring and

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Fly Jinnah to connect Islamabad and Sharjah on February 17, 2024

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Flights to be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans for its maiden international flight connecting Islamabad to Sharjah. The airline, which commenced operations in October 2022, links major cities across Pakistan. The foray into international skies marks a significant milestone in Fly Jinnah’s

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Zieda Aesthetic Clinic Elevates Aesthetics and Dentistry in Dubai’s Jumeirah Neighborhood

News Desk 1 07/02/2024

Zieda Aesthetic Clinic stands as a premier hub for aesthetics and dentistry, introducing its extensive range of services and offering a transformative experience for residents and visitors in Dubai. With the increasing interest in aesthetic procedures across the UAE, the clinic has established itself as the go-to destination for cosmetic treatments all under one roof. […]