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Dubai World Central announces construction of new agent warehouses at Logistics District
Dubai World Central , the world's first purpose-built aerotropolis, has today announced new developments at DWC's Logistics District, including the start of construction on the fourth complex of agent warehouses.
Saudi Arabian woman scales Everest
A Saudi woman, Raha Muharraq, has reached the summit of Everest in a first for the Muslim kingdom where women's sports are severely restricted.
HOPE Snippet: Operation HOPE's Mary Hagerty-Ehrsam Heads to the Middle East
Mary Hagerty-Ehrsam, president of the HOPE Global Youth Empowerment Group, today is headed to the United Arab Emirates where she will meet with our new partners there, the Emerates Foundation, a global best-in-class foundation, around our new 'silver rights' empowerment work in the region.
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Prince Andrew, Duke of York rides in a carriage with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation in Dubai and Dr Anwar Mohammad Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, after a ceremonial welcome on April 30, 2013 in Windsor, England.
Islamic Finance: BLME Targets 15% Asset Growth in 2013
An Emirati man walks past a tourist posing for a photo near the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, in and the Middle East is aiming to grow its assets by 15% this year following the significant rise in Islamic finance activity in the Gulf region.
Cannes: Arab Film Power Players Partner on Road Movie 'A to B'
A group of pioneering Arab filmmakers have come together to shoot a road movie in the Middle East that they hope will also draw audiences and make an impact outside the region.
Collected Department Releases: Ambassador-at-Large Stephen J. Rapp to ...
Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Stephen J. Rapp of the Office of Global Criminal Justice will travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates May 18-19. While in the UAE, Ambassador Rapp is scheduled to attend a conference sponsored by the UAE Jurists Association that will focus on criminal law and international humanitarian law in the Gulf ... (more)
East, west and points in between
Horizontal: it's one of curator Yuko Hasegawa's preferred words, though she is anything but.
South African doctor flies home after nine-month limbo over UAE death
South African doctor Cyril Karabus, 78, greets well-wishers at Cape Town airport.
Fransman maintains SA, UAE diplomacy
Government respects the judiciary of the United Arab Emirates despite Prof Cyril Karabus's ordeal, Deputy International Relations Minister Marius Fransman said on Friday.
"After much uncertainty and delays over the last few weeks, we are sure it is a huge relief for his family and friends to see him firmly back on South African soil," MP Ian Davidson said.
Tribunal suspends conman's Hamilton lawyer
A Hamilton lawyer who acted for a conman for the illegal sale of an Auckland church has been suspended from practising for two years.
Nahyan bin Mubark issues laws forming Boards of the National...
WAM DUBAI, May 16th, 2013 -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Chairman of the General Authority for Youth and Sports, has issued two resolutions on forming Boards of Directors of the National Committee for Anti-Doping and the UAE Tennis Federation.
Arab journalism awards for 2013 presented
Dubai, May 17 The 12th edition of the Arab Journalism Award was held on the closing day of the two-day Arab Media Forum here.
IMO's GloBallast Partnerships Awarded "Best Innovative Project"
Photo: At the award ceremony: Capt. Abdul Wahab M. Al Diwani, representing IMO's Integrated Technical Cooperation Program's Regional partner - the Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment/ Marine Emergency Mutual Aid Centre - receiving the award on behalf of the GloBallast Project.
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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Award honours Alpen Capital and Bank Sarasin-Alpen for their contribution to the arts for the fourth consecutive year His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority presented the "Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of ... (more)
Anwar Gargash credits UAE for Ongoing Commitment to Maintaining...
WAM DUBAI, 16th May, 2013 -- On the opening of the third and concluding day of the 2013 WCO IT Conference and Exhibition, hosted by Dubai Customs under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dr.
High-Rise Fires A Growing Risk In Arab Gulf States
A raging fire gutted the Al Hafeet tower late last month, a 20-floor residential building in the United Arab Emirate city of Sarjah.
PineBridge Investments adds CIO for Middle East, North Africa and Turkey
Wael Aburida has joined PineBridge Investments as chief investment officer, leading its Middle East, North Africa and Turkey team, a PineBridge spokeswoman confirmed.
Cape Town - Retired Cape Town doctor Cyril Karabus has been hit with yet another glitch ahead of his planned return to South Africa.