Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 4:30 am

Dubai Pepsi bottler loses fizz ahead of sugar ‘sin tax’

The Dubai-based Pepsi bottler lost some of its fizz in the second quarter as sales retreated. Dubai Refreshment, which bottles Pepsi and other sodas such as Mountain Dew and 7Up, reported a 12 percent fall in second-quarter profit to 24.7 million dirhams ($6.7 million) as sales also declined by...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 4:20 am

Google cancels staff meeting over fears of online harassment

Alphabet’s Google canceled on Thursday a company-wide meeting scheduled to discuss the controversy over a memo opposing diversity policies, the company said, citing concerns about personal attacks on employees from far-right commentators. The company meeting was called to discuss the...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 4:00 am

Dubai says 88 property projects launched in the first half

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) on Saturday said that a total of 88 property projects were launched during the first six months of the year. The agency also said that 68 real estate projects were registered with the government, amounting to an investment value worth Dh21 billion (SR21.44...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 3:45 am

Non-oil trade at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone hits $80.2 billion in 2016

Non-oil trade at Jebel Ali Free Zone rose 17 percent to $80.2 billion (SR300.75 billion) or an equivalent 27.9 million tons in 2016, from 23.9 million tons a year earlier. China kept its position as the free zone’s major player with $11.3 billion worth of non-oil goods, equipment and...

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Business & Money | Friday 18 August, 2017 3:00 am

Damac reports decline in property development sales

Damac Properties reported a second consecutive quarterly income decline after property development sales fell sharply. The developer behind the only Trump-branded golf course development said total comprehensive income declined 19 percent to 704.8 million dirhams ($191.9 million) as the money it ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 August, 2017 3:19 pm

Max launches its 2017 “Back to School” Collection

As we are approaching the end of the holiday season, children are returning from their vacations to get prepared for an exciting new term at school. The ‘Back to School’ collection from Max, the largest value fashion brand in the region features a wide range of backpacks, lunch boxes,...

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Sports | Thursday 17 August, 2017 12:57 pm

Dubai-headquartered Ecolog reaches milestone in sports sponsorship

Ecolog, a Dubai-based leading provider of supply chain, construction, technology, facility management, and environmental services, will celebrate a sponsorship milestone this week as Macedonia’s KF Shkëndija Tetovo heads to Italy to play European giants AC Milan in the UEFA Europa League ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 August, 2017 12:08 pm

Accepting Submissions to the 6th cycle UAE Ideas Award 2017 from Emiratis and Expatriates

Dubai Quality Group has started accepting the submissions to the 6th cycle UAE Ideas Conference & Award 2017 that will kick off under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 August, 2017 12:05 pm

Dance to the Beat of the African Drums at Emirates Park Zoo and Resort

Emirates Park Zoo and Resort, Abu Dhabi’s premier zoo and resort destination brings life to the zoo with fun and energetic performances by the dynamic team of African drummers. Hailing from the vibrant country of Ghana, Emirates Park Zoo and Resorts’ African drummers will showcase...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 August, 2017 12:03 pm

Loving Lausanne, Lavaux and the beauty of the Vineyard Terraces

Lausanne stands out as an iconic city with majestic view soverlooking Switzerland’s most scenic vistas.Minutes away from the main city is a one of a kind terraces which sets the country apart as one of the world’s most beautiful wine region, the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces. Carved into...

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