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DUBAI NEWS
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon Provides New Goal For England Star Sinclair(26 January 2012)
Former England footballer Trevor Sinclair will target a goal of a different kind today (Friday) as the former Manchester City winger looks to complete his first ever Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon.
Dubai Taxi launches Phase II Of "Vehicles With No Lost Items" Campaign(26 January 2012)
Mohammed Yousef Salih, Acting Director of DTC Fleet Operations, said: "The Campaign received an unprecedented response from all participants following the success made in the initial stage.
Global Village To Host Boxers Of The Dubai International Boxing Championship On Saturday January 28th(26 January 2012)
Global Village, the largest outdoor family entertainment venue in the region and member of Tecom Investments, to host the Dubai International Boxing Championship’s champions on Saturday 28th of January 2012, 6:30 pm at the Global Village theatre.
Starlit Themed Celebration Marks First Birthday Of At.Mosphere, Burj Khalifa(26 January 2012)
At.mosphere, the world’s tallest restaurant located in Burj Khalifa, celebrated its first birthday in style, with a scintillating starlit evening.
Jumeirah Welcomes Rory McIlroy To Abu Dhabi Ahead Of The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship(26 January 2012)
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, welcomed its global brand ambassador, golfer Rory McIlroy, to the recently opened Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi where he warmed up for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championships.
Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group Confirms Repayment of US $ 500m Bond(26 January 2012)
Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group (DHCOG) confirmed today the repayment, on February 1, of a US $500 million bond and three scheduled coupon payments on its Medium Term Notes.
Dubai Financial Market jumps 2.35 per cent on bullish prospects for emerging markets(25 January 2012)
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) General Index edged 2.35 per cent higher to 1,396 points Wednesday amid high trading volumes.
HP Showcases Education Initiatives at Educational Truck Tour(25 January 2012)
HP is presenting the latest affordable and collaborative education solutions and initiatives at the HP Freedom to Learn on the Go! Educational Truck Tour at the Dubai International Academic City Campus.
Emirates Ramps Up Services To Spain(25 January 2012)
Emirates will launch Barcelona as its second passenger gateway into Spain from 3rd July, after doubling frequencies to Madrid from 1st July.
Olympic Hopefuls To Battle For Titles At Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon(25 January 2012)
With the 2012 Olympics just months away, the cream of world distance running has gathered in the UAE hoping for victory in the 2012 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on Friday (January 27).
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ABUDHABI NEWS
Tiger Roars, Abu Dhabi Scores!(26 January 2012)
The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, which started today and runs until Sunday 29 January, reveled in the ’Tiger effect’ this morning, as the crowd-pulling American enjoyed a bogey-free debut on his first National Course appearance.
First Blood To McIlroy!(26 January 2012)
In the battle of the giants at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, it was Rory McIlroy who took first blood yesterday, guiding his Pro Am team to a hard-fought victory!
Eleven Oscar Nominations From ADFF Lineup(26 January 2012)
The nominations were announced by the Motion Picture Academy in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning, marking the start of the home stretch in the annual race for Oscar glory.
Etihad Airways And Air Seychelles Codeshare Flights Now On Sale(26 January 2012)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched a new reciprocal codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of the Seychelles.
Etihad Airways Buys More Airbus Freighters (26 January 2012)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced it would double the size of its Airbus A330-200 Freighter fleet.
One Day, I Too Want To Be A Giant…(26 January 2012)
National hopes at this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship may rest solely on the shoulders of Ahmed Al Musharrekh, the UAE’s top-ranked Emirati golfer, but the emirate is already looking for bigger things in the future.
Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi Opens World’s Largest Porsche Service Centre(25 January 2012)
Abu Dhabi. Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi, a division of Ali & Sons Co. LLC, has opened a 55 million Dirham, state-of-the-art Porsche Centre in the capital that features the largest Porsche Service Centre in the world.
The ’Giants Of Golf’ Are Here!(25 January 2012)
The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship has ramped up its star factor pulling power with two ’Giant’ groups for the US$2.7million tournament’s first two rounds this Thursday and Friday.
Etihad Airways Operates First Biofuel Powered Delivery Flight (25 January 2012)
The 14 hour delivery flight of the airline’s newest and most efficient long haul aircraft was operated using a combination of traditional jet fuel and plant-based jet fuel, which is fully certified for use as commercial jet fuel.
SEHA’s Healthcare Providers Win Three Awards At Arab Health Awards 2012(25 January 2012)
The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA) healthcare service providers won three awards at the Arab Health Awards 2012. The Awards ceremony was held last night at the InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City.
World Number One Swings Into World’s Biggest ’Bunker’(25 January 2012)
"Well that was no ordinary sand-trap!" said Donald, who became the first player in history to top both the PGA and European PGA money lists last year.
Statement from du:(25 January 2012)
In accordance with the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA)’s directive to protect the UAE’s consumers from the downfalls of using illegal fake mobile handsets
Mohammed Bin Zayed Bestows The 2011 Abu Dhabi Award On Ten Remarkable Individuals(25 January 2012)
’In honouring these truly remarkable individuals, we honour the original values and noble principles of the UAE society. Such values and principles are still deeply rooted in the minds of many of our citizens and those deserve our thanks and appreciation for the benefit they brought to our society’
UAE History And Heritage Showcased At Abu Dhabi International Airport(25 January 2012)
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has launched a UAE Gallery at Abu Dhabi International Airport, delivering towards the Abu Dhabi government’s initiative to promote local art and culture.
Seychelles Government And Etihad Airways Team Up In New Strategic Partnership In Air Seychelles Ltd.(25 January 2012)
The deal was announced today by Joel Morgan, Seychelles Minister of Home Affairs, Environment, Transport and Energy and James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways.
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SHARJAH NEWS
Huge Number Of Participants Booked Their Seats In The Sharjah Children’s Book Fair(26 January 2012)
Many participants expressed at the Cairo International Book Fair on the sidelines of the poetry evening organized by the exhibition management, a great interest to participate in the activities of the Sharjah Children’s Book Fair which will be held in Sharjah next April.
His Highness Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Orders 45% Increase In Allocation To Social Welfare Funds(25 January 2012)
The directive will take the total value of the social welfare funds to AED162.4 million, which will be utilised to meet the needs of 8,092 families that have been identified by the Social Services Department on the basis of their health, social and economic circumstances.
His Highness Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Orders 45% Increase In Allocation To Social Welfare Funds(25 January 2012)
The directive will take the total value of the social welfare funds to AED162.4 million, which will be utilised to meet the needs of 8,092 families that have been identified by the Social Services Department on the basis of their health, social and economic circumstances.
Air Arabia Carries 4.7 Million Passengers In 2011(24 January 2012)
Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced that it carried some 4.7 million passengers in 2011, a six per cent growth compared to the previous year.
The Go Green Networking Event Grows In Size and Popularity(23 January 2012)
The third Go Green Networking Event was held last evening at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai. A record 100 ’Green industry’ professionals from government and private sector companies attended the event.
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