Environment & Energy | Sunday 6 October, 2019 10:23 am

EmiratesGBC strengthens board of directors with 8 Emirati professionals to champion UAE’s green vision

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), the independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has announced the addition of eight new members to its Board of Directors – all of them Emirati professionals – who will...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 6 October, 2019 10:17 am

Sipchem signs a Letter of Intent with Hoyer Middle East to expand the reach of its petrochemical products

Sahara International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem), an integrated global leader in the petrochemical sector and a company listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Hoyer Middle East to further enhance the reach of its chemical products.  The agreement is in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 October, 2019 10:00 am

Saudi Arabia aims to develop a thriving leisure and entertainment sector

Saudi Arabia is investing significantly and introducing major changes with the aim of building a thriving leisure and entertainment (L&E) sector and a comprehensive offering across segments, according to a new insight by the Ideation Center, the think tank for Strategy&, part of the PwC...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 October, 2019 6:39 am

How a Village of Opportunity is Empowering the UAE’s SME Ecosystem

They say it takes a village to raise a child. In the United Arab Emirates, one village in particular is bringing this phrase to life, albeit with a contemporary twist.  As a world-leading festival park, Global Village has grown from a quaint set of stalls perched on the edge of the Dubai...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 October, 2019 5:08 am

Saudi education minister backs Teachers’ Day

The world celebrates Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5 to acknowledge educators’ efforts in preparing future generations and in building civilization throughout history, according to Saudi Minister of Education Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh. This year’s theme is “Young Teachers:...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 October, 2019 4:32 am

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development to take part in 2019 GITEX Technology Week

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has announced its participation at the 39th edition of GITEX Technology Week, the biggest tech show in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA), which will run from October 6 to October 10, 2019 at the Dubai World Trade...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 October, 2019 4:17 am

AMAALA Partners with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

AMAALA, the ultra-luxury development situated along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, which is focused on integrated wellness and healthy living, signed a partnership agreement on Friday 27th September with The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Centre Scientifique de...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 October, 2019 4:06 am

Representatives of 23 Arab awards discuss cultural prizes

The presidents and secretaries of over 23 Arab awards concluded the Arab Awards Forum on Saturday. The forum was held in Riyadh at the request of the King Faisal International Prize and under the patronage of Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, chairman of the prize. Addressing the members of...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 October, 2019 2:26 am

Emirati performer Hussain Al Jassmi to highlight the UAE’s culture and talents to the world as new Expo 2020 Ambassador

Emirati singing sensation Hussain Al Jassmi has been named an Expo 2020 Dubai Ambassador, as Expo seeks to spotlight the UAE’s rich culture and showcase its talented population to a global audience in the lead up to the World’s Greatest Show.    One of the Arab...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 6 October, 2019 1:35 am

Sharjah to showcase shared history of Arab and Andalusian cultures at LIBER 2019

Sharjah is gearing up for its participation at the 37th edition of the LIBER International Book Fair-Madrid 2019, where the emirate will celebrate its ‘Guest of Honour’ status with a grand cultural showcase to introduce the best of Emirati and Arab culture to the Spanish and...

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