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Arabian Park Hotel launches a Corporate Club programme to reward regular clients

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
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Rohit Rattan, Head of Sales and Marketing for Arabian Park Hotel.

Arabian Park Hotel, Dubai’s premier 3-star hotel, has introduced a Corporate Club programme to reward regular clients and bookers. The programme, which is free to join, rewards corporate bookers with gift vouchers based on the number of nights they book. In addition, members of the Corporate Club will receive a 20 percent discount on their [...]

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Al-Futtaim wins HR Initiative of the Year Award at Middle East HR Summit Excellence Awards

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
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Al Futtaim's Colin and Brayan Fuge with the HR Initiative of the year trophy.

Al-Futtaim won the HR Initiative of the Year award at the Middle East HR Summit Excellence Awards 2009 this week for combining the SAP-based Human Capital Management System and e-recruitment processes to create a world-class HR infrastructure. The Group’s impressive win was greatly acknowledged during a gala awards ceremony on November 9 which showcased the [...]

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Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai provides eye health expertise to the UAE National Campaign for Diabetes Awareness

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
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Dr Chris Canning, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai

Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, the Dubai branch of the 200 year-old Moorfields hospital in London – is joining the year-long National Campaign for Diabetes Awareness, which is a central part of the National Campaign Against Diabetes, run by the UAE Ministry of Health under the sponsorship of His Excellence: Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali, Minister of [...]

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Citibank UAE adopts ‘WPS Connect’ solution from Raqmiyat

Monday, November 9th, 2009
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Nilesh Sarker, Assistant Vice President for Banking and Finance, Raqmiyat.

Raqmiyat, a leading UAE-based systems integrator, has announced the implementation of ‘WPS Connect’ for Citibank N.A. (Citi) in the UAE, which provided a platform for the global banking firm to adhere to regulatory requirements related to the UAE Ministry of Labour and Central Bank mandated ‘Wages Protection System’ (WPS). The interface covers all cycles contemplated [...]

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BMW looks ahead to the Dubai International Motor Show

Monday, November 9th, 2009
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BMW looks ahead to the Dubai International Motor Show

The world’s leading premium automotive manufacturer is gearing up for the 2009 Dubai International Motor Show to be held in Dubai between 15th and 20th December with the arrival of a range of new models that highlight its commitment to sustainable mobility. BMW together with local importer, AGMC, will be showcasing 12 new models including [...]

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Gap opens 8600 sq. ft. store at Dubai Mall

Monday, November 9th, 2009
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Gap opens 8600 sq. ft. store at Dubai Mall

Al Tayer Group opens its thirteenth Gap store in the Middle East in Dubai, bringing the spirited individuality of the world’s most iconic fashion brand to Dubai Mall. The eagerly awaited launch of Gap in Dubai Mall is a significant occasion offering a broad range of fresh, easy looks for both men and women making [...]

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The Monarch Dubai named ‘World’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel’ & ‘World’s Leading Suite’ at 2009 World Travel Awards

Monday, November 9th, 2009
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The Monarch Dubai named ‘World’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel’ & ‘World’s Leading Suite’ at 2009 World Travel Awards

The Monarch Dubai, the five star luxury hotel located at One Sheikh Zayed Road, was last night crowned ‘World’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel’, and its exclusive Monarch Suite named ‘World’s Leading Suite’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2009, held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The World Travel Awards, established 16 years ago, encourage [...]

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The Address Dubai Marina brings five lively dining experiences to Dubai’s latest social hotspot

Monday, November 9th, 2009
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Rive Gauche at The Address Dubai Marina.

The Address Dubai Marina, Dubai’s newest five-star premium hotel is adding to the lifestyle choices in Dubai Marina, positioning it as the newest social and dining hotspot in the area with five dining experiences. The hotel offers three unique restaurants and two lounges, each with a unique ambience to ensure an energetic vibe. These latest [...]

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Ernst & Young Middle East announces new growth initiatives for 2010

Monday, November 9th, 2009
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Ernst & Young Middle East announces new growth initiatives for 2010

Ernst & Young Middle East has announced a series of initiatives to strengthen its position as the leading professional services organization in the region at its Annual Partners Meeting held in Dubai. The firm expects the Middle East to have a quicker rebound from the recession than many other markets and is well placed to [...]

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Good response for Sunset premium beachfront apartments on Jumeirah Beach Road

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
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Good response for Sunset premium beachfront apartments on Jumeirah Beach Road

Dubai Investment Properties (DIP), one of the leading real estate developers in the UAE, announced that Sunset’s premium beach-front apartments, the only residential apartments on Jumeirah Beach Road, have been well-received in the market. Sunset, which is an energy efficient development, features apartments with breathtaking views of the sea and offers tenants superior amenities, private [...]

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Dubai Aluminium wins Oracle Business Intelligence/Enterprise Performance Management Innovation Award

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
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Ahmad M Almulla, DUBAL's Vice President Information Technology with the award.

Reflecting the company’s passion for innovation, coupled with a belief in leveraging technology to obtain maximum benefit, Dubai Aluminium Company, Dubai’s entirely state-owned enterprise that operates the world’s largest modern primary aluminium smelter with a captive power station, has been awarded an Oracle Business Intelligence/Enterprise Performance Management (“BI/EPM”) Innovation Award by Oracle – the world’s [...]

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Apple iPhone programming made easy by SAE Institute

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
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Apple iPhone programming made easy by SAE Institute

Signalling the region’s massive interest in high-tech education, the SAE Institute today announced its inaugural short course on iPhone Development was delivered to a sell-out audience at the SIM expo’s Social Media Forum in Dubai. iPhone Applications are mini-programmes that help perform functions ranging from categorizing music to gathering medical data. AppleAppleLoading… outsources from programmers [...]

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Dubai Airport Freezone based Hadid International to expand in UAE, open more gulf offices

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
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right to left: Mr. Nasser Al Madani, Assistant Director General of the Dubai Airport Freezone & Mr. Issa Zuriqi, Regional Manager of Hadid International Services.

The aviation services business is one of the enterprises least affected by the current worldwide financial crisis, according to a top executive of Hadid International Services. Hadid, a pioneer in the flight services started providing globally flight support services in 1981. Hadid has been operating out of the Dubai Airport Freezone since 2003 servicing flight [...]

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