Government | Saturday 14 February, 2015 12:05 pm

Naturalization and Residency Delegation Visits Children with Cancer at Khalifa Hospital

A delegation from the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs visited children with cancer who are currently recovering at the Short Term Residential Treatment Facility of the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. The visit comes in line with the annual humanitarian and community...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 14 February, 2015 12:01 pm

Capture Your Signature Moment with Samsung NX500

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced the launch of its new camera, NX500, combining industry-leading design and technology for everyday use, with the capabilities that professional photographers can rely on. Featuring advanced technology such as high resolution 28MP BSI APS-C sensors, 4K and UHD...

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Business & Money | Saturday 14 February, 2015 11:42 am

Saudi listed retail firms’ profits rise 10% to $2.7bn

Net profits of the listed retail firms grew by 10 percent to SR2.7 billion by the end of 2014 compared to SR2.5 billion in 2013, according to a financial report.The profit growth was mainly driven by the increased profits of five companies, namely Jarir Marketing, Saudi Automotive Services Co....

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Business & Money | Saturday 14 February, 2015 11:36 am

Microsoft targets more mobile-productivity app purchases

Microsoft CEO Officer Satya Nadella has a new strategy to make the company a purveyor of popular mobile applications: Acquire them.The software company is planning over the next few months to buy mobile-productivity applications that work on Apple and Google operating systems, according to people...

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Business & Money | Saturday 14 February, 2015 11:01 am

NCB Capital Launches AlAhli Freestyle Saudi Equity Fund

NCB Capital, the region’s leading wealth manager and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s largest asset manager has launched the AlAhli Freestyle Saudi Equity Fund. The fund is an open-ended Shariah-compliant fund that aims to achieve superior growth in capital through a more concentrated investment...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 13 February, 2015 8:23 am

Over 100 waste collection trucks in UAE to run on biofuel by 2015 end

Municipal solid waste is being converted into fuel for vehicles in the UAE, thereby considerably minimising carbon emission from fossil fuels and the negative environmental impact of waste.A prominent waste management company in the capital has started using biofuel in six trucks and its entire...

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Business & Money | Friday 13 February, 2015 8:07 am

Ban Ki-moon Gives Seal of Approval to Dubai’s Low Carbon Development

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, met Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations during the Government Summit, held in Dubai from 9-11 February, to review the progress of Dubai’s Low Carbon Development. The meeting was attended by HE...

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Government | Friday 13 February, 2015 12:41 am

Dubai Culture app wins ‘Best M-Government Service’ 
Award in Tourism Sector

The smartphone application developed by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated governmental entity for promoting heritage, culture and the arts, won the ‘Best M-Government Service Award’ in the Tourism sector. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al...

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Technology & IT | Friday 13 February, 2015 12:35 am

Avaya to Bring Popular Technology Forum to Dubai

Avaya today announced it is hosting its popular Avaya Technology Forum (ATF) at the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai (March 31 to April 1). ATF is a unique, hands on learning environment, featuring expert workshops, live demonstrations, and solid recommendations for enterprise and midmarket technology...

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Technology & IT | Friday 13 February, 2015 12:26 am

JVC Professional Launches 4K Cameras in Middle East

JVC Professional along with its partner in U.A.E launched its new 4KCAM camcorder product line in Dubai, comprising three new handheld camcorders and a remote head camera system. The new JVC GY-HM170 and GY-HM200 handheld camcorders feature a 1 / 2.3" CMOS sensor with a 12x optical / 24x dynamic...

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