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Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces Shortlists in Translation and Literary Studies 11th Cycle
Culture & Education | Saturday 4 March, 2017 1:13 am
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award announced today the works shortlisted in its “Translation” and “Literary& Arts Criticism” Categories. The frontrunners in “Translation” include three scholarly studies, two of which construed to Arabic from original works in...
​Dentist Direct Dubai offers free Orthodontic consultations
Healthcare | Saturday 4 March, 2017 1:09 am
Discover what treatment options are available for Children and Adults    Dentist Direct Dubai, a UK-based expert in dentistry offering a holistic approach to oral health, is offering free orthodontic consultations until 31st March 2017.   The free consultation will be...
Pink Caravan Riders and Volunteers Work Over 200,000 Hours for Breast Cancer Awareness
Healthcare | Saturday 4 March, 2017 1:02 am
All forms of unpaid support equals every hour of 23 solid years   Hundreds of riders and volunteers of all nationalities and from all parts of the UAE, along with specialised nursing and medical staff, and administrative and supervisory committees are all working under the banner of the...
Dubai Business Events Honours Al Safeer Congress Ambassadors during Annual Networking Event
Government | Friday 3 March, 2017 3:25 pm
Programme recognizes initiatives led by UAE professionals in driving Dubai’s growth as a premier business events destination  Dubai Business Events (DBE), Dubai’s official convention bureau, honoured members of its ‘Al Safeer’ programme for their efforts in helping...
Dubai Industrial Park Concludes Participation at Gulfood 2017
Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 3:15 pm
Dubai Industrial Park’s Light Industrial Units and Refrigerated Warehouses Receive High Interest from SMEs  Dubai Wholesale City (DWSC), a global integrated wholesale trading hub and member of TECOM Group, has concluded its successful participation at one of the region’s largest ...
MOHAMMED AL SHAALI RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR AT WORLD OF YACHTS AND BOATS AWARDS
Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 3 March, 2017 2:39 pm
The World of Yachts and Boats Awards has honoured Mohammed Hussein Al Shaali, Chairman of Gulf Craft, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show. Local and international marine organisations and government agencies were also recognised for their...
Uber and Careem banned from airport pickup
Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 8:48 am
Picking up passengers from airports using private cars or ride-hailing services such as Uber and Careem is considered a traffic violation that is punishable by law, according to the General Directorate of Traffic. Saudis using private vehicles are also banned from picking up passengers at the...
Tuition hike suspended for 2 years
Government | Friday 3 March, 2017 7:58 am
The Education Ministry has announced it will suspend any increase of tuition fees by private and international schools for two years. Director of Education in Riyadh Abdullah Al-Mani said the schools can continue the latest tuition fees approved for the academic years 2015/2016 and...
Seven cases to be exempted from alternative punishment
Government | Friday 3 March, 2017 7:54 am
Seven crimes have been exempted from the alternative punishment law, which has been prepared by the Justice Ministry and presented to the Cabinet’s experts committee for approval. The alternative punishments including public service and voluntary work will replace lashes and jail sentences ...
Discover the Wildlife of the Empty Quarter during a Desert Walk organized by Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 2 March, 2017 4:10 pm
    Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers the enriching experience to discover a wide range of unforgettable excursions which guests enable to learn more about the wildlife and culture, as well as the history and traditions of the United Arab Emirates. Located in the...
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