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Ghoroob Mirdif, an affordable residential development, in the heart of Mirdif, completed by Dubai Properties Group

Monday, September 13th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Real Estate & Construction
Ghoroob Mirdif, an affordable residential development, in the heart of Mirdif, completed by Dubai Properties Group

Dubai Properties Group, a member of Dubai Holding, today announced the successful completion of Ghoroob, an affordable residential development, in the heart of Mirdif. The 3.3-million sq ft holistic community, the only upscale apartment complex in Mirdif, will feature a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 956 sq ft to 1,861 [...]

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Visa launches Luxury Hotel Collection for UAE cardholders

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Finance & Legal
Visa launches Luxury Hotel Collection for UAE cardholders

Visa today announced the launch of the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection, giving Visa Platinum and Visa Infinite cardholders in the UAE a way to now find, book and enjoy unique benefits at a hand-selected group of prestigious hotel properties throughout the world. Visa Platinum and Visa Infinite cardholders now have around-the-clock access to research and [...]

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GITEX Shopper 2010 stages biggest ever sales bonanza for Middle East consumers

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Business & Professional Services
GITEX Shopper 2010 stages biggest ever sales bonanza for Middle East consumers

Exhibitors at this year’s GITEX Shopper exhibition are planning the biggest ever sales bonanza for Middle East consumers, with launches of the latest technology products and exclusive offers which cover a wide range of hi-tech merchandise. The largest consumer IT and electronics show in the Middle East, GITEX Shopper takes place from 16-23 October at [...]

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Pullman Dubai Mall of the Emirates, the first Pullman hotel in the Middle East, opens

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Travel & Tourism
Pullman Dubai Mall of the Emirates, the first Pullman hotel in the Middle East, opens

Accor Middle East has announced today the opening of its first Pullman hotel in the region – the new Pullman Dubai Mall of the Emirates (MoE). Rising proudly above the bustling city of Dubai, this 24-storey upscale development blends the best of contemporary French elegance with Middle Eastern hospitality. The hotel lies on the flank [...]

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Samsung champions touch screens with the launch of Samsung Champ

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Computers & Technology
Samsung champions touch screens with the launch of Samsung Champ

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, announced the Samsung Champ (model: GT-C3300K) designed for mobile users in developing regions who want an immersive touch screen phone with value-added features at an affordable price. The device was launched globally in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Europe starting in June. The [...]

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Al-Ghurair University introduces innovative Foundation Program

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Education & Training
Dr. Abdel Rahim Amin.

Al-Ghurair University has introduced an innovative Foundation Program aimed at improving the performance of students with below 60% secondary school examination score to enable them pursue any specialization course being offered by the University, which is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The University has opened registration for students interested in [...]

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HP opens Middle East warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai to strengthen regional distribution

Monday, September 6th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Computers & Technology
HP opens Middle East warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai to strengthen regional distribution

HP today announced the opening of the HP Middle East Warehouse and service centre that aims to extend HP’s reach and proximity to its customers in the region. The HP Warehouse also known as Middle East hub (MHUB) is expected to provide customers, channel partner and distributors with a complete portfolio of HP spare parts [...]

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Dubai bus routes F31, F5, X92, 47, F4, F3, F10, changed

Monday, September 6th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Community & Government, Articles - Travel in Dubai
Mohammad Masoud Janahi.

On Sept 10th, the Public Transport Agency, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) will modify the path of the Dubai Metro Stations Feeder Route (F31) to start off Dubai Internet City metro station, instead of Mall of the Emirates metro station, to cover TECOM Greens and Meadows Residential districts in addition to other districts in Dubai [...]

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Mashreq opens branch in Mall of the Emirates

Monday, September 6th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Finance & Legal
Mashreq opens branch in Mall of the Emirates

In line with its strategic plans, Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions inaugurated its latest branch in Mall of the Emirates. The new extension of the mall ‘Fashion Dome’ hosts over 40 new luxury stores including restaurants and accommodates some of the brands, which entered UAE market for the first time. Douglas Beckett, Head [...]

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Aswaaq sees retail spending hit annual peak as Ramadan shoppers reveal key consumer insights

Monday, September 6th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Retail & Wholesale Trading
Aswaaq sees retail spending hit annual peak as Ramadan shoppers reveal key consumer insights

With consumers packing supermarkets across the country looking for the best in Ramadan offerings, retail spending for some has reached a year-long high as UAE retailer aswaaq announces a projected 40% increase in overall monthly sales across its network. In addition to being one of the year’s busiest promotional periods, Ramadan is also a chance [...]

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Axiom Telecom and Samsung sign retail agreement to engage UAE consumers

Monday, September 6th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Computers & Technology, Articles - Retail & Wholesale Trading
Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of Axiom Telecom

Axiom Telecom, the region’s leading mobile phone retailer, is partnering with Samsung Electronics, a leader in mobile phone technology, to provide specialized ‘Solution Bays’ across numerous Axiom Telecom retail outlets in the UAE. The Samsung Solution Bays will showcase the brand’s devices and demonstrate various mobile solutions such as navigation, music, email and messaging. In [...]

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Carrefour launches online store in the UAE

Sunday, September 5th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Retail & Wholesale Trading
Carrefour launches online store in the UAE

Carrefour customers are now able to purchase an array of non-food items online at www.ic4uae.com. This brand new initiative from the world’s second largest retailer gives customers access to over 3,000 items at the touch of a button – including many items that are not be available in-store. Henry Changeux, GCC Country Head of Carrefour [...]

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Homes r Us expands its reach in the UAE, with a new store at the Ibn Battuta Mall

Sunday, September 5th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Retail & Wholesale Trading
Homes r Us expands its reach in the UAE, with a new store at the Ibn Battuta Mall

Homes r Us, one of the fastest growing home furniture and furnishings brand in the Middle East, adds to its kitty its latest store in the UAE. The furniture brand has announced the opening of its ninth store at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. The Homes r Us store at Ibn Battuta Mall is [...]

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