Culture & Education | Sunday 4 January, 2015 9:59 am

Dubai Cares launches community campaign to pack 50,000 back-to-school kits for the children of Gaza

As part of its “Rebuild Palestine. Start with Education” initiative, Dubai Cares today announced a community campaign that aims to supply the children of Gaza with the school necessities required to continue their education, following the latest round of violence in Palestine. Dubai Cares...

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Government | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:52 am

Dubai Customs eliminates customs duties applicable to Singaporean products starting early 2015

Dubai Customs put into effect the GCC-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, which provides for the full exemption of Singaporean customs duties for products of GCC origin and the exemption of pre-set lists of Singaporean products coming into the GCC at pre-determined times. Effective on 1 January 2015,...

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Government | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:46 am

Mohammed bin Zayed “ strongest” Arab tourism personality

His Highness LT General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi’s crown prince and deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, has been selected as the strongest Arab personality for 2014 in tourism and culture.Abu Dhabi-based “hotelandrest.com” website said it gave Sheikh...

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Sports | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:39 am

Eighth Sports Event for MoI Members to Kick off Tomorrow

The Eighth Sports Activities and Events for the Ministry of Interior’s staff members will commence tomorrow, Sunday. The events, organized by the Police Sports Federation, will continue until January 15.Several departments affiliated to the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:37 am

DSF’s fantastic “Journey into Entertainment” to offer enticing mix of family attractions

With the launch of the 20th anniversary edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), families and children are ensured of a truly memorable month-long experience. The popular annual extravaganza is all set to further enhance and enrich the overall shopping experience of tens of thousands of...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:30 am

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to Highlight Growth in Solar-Powered Water Desalination

The upcoming Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which will bring together some 32,000 global leaders from 170 countries representing government, industry, investment and research to Abu Dhabi, will provide an upfront look at affordable technologies to enable sustainable water resource management ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:27 am

DSF Key Growth Driver, Says Oasis Mall

- Oasis Mall expects a surge in sales by 20% this DSF 2015DSF 2015 follows a period of booming and record-breaking achievements for Dubai and is expected to be another milestone of the Emirate’s growth, and a key leverage of the retail sector, according to Neelesh Bhatnagar, Director of Oasis ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:03 am

Montblanc introduces wearable technology to fine watchmaking

Smart wearable technology is one of the most talked about topics in the watch world in the past months. In January 2015, Montblanc will be the first luxury brand to combine wearable technology with fine watchmaking in the centuries old Swiss horological tradition.The Maison introduces the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 3 January, 2015 11:12 am

Burj Khalifa LED show to continue until January 9

The Guinness World Record winning LED illumination on Burj Khalifa’s facade will continue until January 9.The spectacular LED display envelopes the world’s tallest tower in the colours of the UAE national flag among other dazzling effects, which captivated revellers during New Year’s Eve...

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Sports | Saturday 3 January, 2015 12:55 am

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing claims 5th consecutive podium

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) – the emirate’s Volvo Ocean Race-entrant – finished third in its home In-Port Race and remain top of the Volvo Ocean Race In-Port Race leaderboard, after battling to the finish line behind winners Team SCA and second-placed Team Brunel in a contest delayed by...

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