Environment & Energy | Thursday 29 January, 2015 12:41 am

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy signs 
MoU with UNIDO to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency in GCC

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has signed a three-year renewable Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to promote collaboration in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and to develop sustainable energy projects and programmes to...

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Beauty & Style | Thursday 29 January, 2015 12:33 am

Diamond Fashion Show sparkles under glittering Burj Khalifa

Reinforcing its growing status as a global diamond hub, Dubai yesterday (Tuesday, 27 January 2015) hosted the “Diamond Fashion Show” at Armani Pavilion under the bright lights of Burj Khalifa. Held as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 20th anniversary in partnership with Dhamani, the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 January, 2015 12:29 am

Annual Investment Meeting 2015 focuses in Foreign Direct Investment

The fifth edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) organized by UAE ministry of Economy from 30 March - 1 April 2015 at the Dubai international Convention and Exhibition Center is being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 January, 2015 12:20 am

Additional draws in Infiniti Mega Raffle from today (29 Jan)

To step up the excitement during the remaining days of the 20th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival, the Infiniti Mega Raffle will offer residents and visitors an additional chance to win the grand prize in the form of a second daily draw starting from today (29 January) to 1 February. As part of...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 29 January, 2015 12:14 am

Schneider Electric ranks 9th in the 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Schneider Electric announces it ranks 9th in the 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ("Global 100") Index. The index has been released by Corporate Knights, the Toronto-based media and investment advisory company, on January 21st. Companies ranked in the Global 100 index are...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 29 January, 2015 12:06 am

ASTON MARTIN IS THE LUXURY CHOICE IN SWISS CAR AWARDS

Aston Martin has once again confirmed its position as the most popular luxury car brand in Switzerland.The British sports car maker is celebrating a key class win, as well as podium places, for a number of its models in the influential “Best Cars of 2015” awards run by respected automotive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 January, 2015 12:06 am

ETIHAD FLIGHT COLLEGE RECEIVES GCAA APPROVAL

Etihad Flight College, the world-class flight training college based at Al Ain International Airport in the UAE, is now authorised to provide the Multi Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training program following certification as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) by the UAE General Civil Aviation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 5:17 pm

L Capital Asia Partners with Bateel

The Gulf based gourmet food company and owner of the iconic gourmet date confectionery boutiques and premium cafes, is pleased to announce a new partnership with L Capital Asia, the Asian private equity fund sponsored by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. (LVMH). Bateel is a homegrown Saudi...

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Government | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 5:00 pm

On Dubai Customs’ Agenda: Creating customer happiness and meeting the goals of Dubai Plan 2021

In celebration of the International Customs Day (ICD), observed 26th of January every year, Dubai Customs hosted a panel session that brought together some of DC’s senior officials. Opening the panel session, His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, said: “Our best...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 4:20 pm

World’s Agriculture Value Chain to Converge in Abu Dhabi, 9-11 March

Details of speakers and topics to be covered at the 2015 Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) have been unveiled. The three-day conference and exhibition will feature more than 300 next-generation agricultural solutions that will help shape the future of sustainable farming around the ...

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