·    DMCCA issued 281 registrations in first six months of 2009
·    DMCC-registered companies offered world-class facilities at JLT
·    Increasing interest from businesses to set up office in JLT

Dubai, July 8, 2009: Registered member companies of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) can now be part of the fast-growing commodities community at Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), with direct and immediate access to all commodity-related facilities being offered by the Centre.

According to an announcement from DMCC, all member companies, including those awaiting membership approvals, will be brought together to form a physical commodities cluster within the 200-acre JLT free zone community, facilitating optimum operational and administrative streamlining. This will also enable DMCC’s registered members to access a comprehensive commodities knowledge base comprising all stakeholders of the commodities trade, and will facilitate the development of mutually beneficial synergistic relationships across the entire value chain of each commodity sector.
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Career collection of Fatma Abdulla showcases artistry of nationals, reveals rising popularity of fashion & commercial photography

French Fashion University Esmod (FFUE) - Dubai will host the first solo fashion and beauty photography exhibition by an Emirati from April 14 to 23, 2009. The exposition of UAE national Fatma Abdulla’s career works in fashion and commercial photography will highlight the rising popularity of this art form and complement Esmod’s commitment to encouraging local talent especially among Emiratis. Fatma’s unique portfolio of 17 years of hard work in fashion and commercial photography will be on display at the FFUE Gallery in Dubai Academic City.
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•    Coordinates with Jaguar and Land Rover to donate office supplies for charity

Dubai, April 13, 2009: The Community Development Authority of Dubai (CDA) has urged private sector companies to donate their used office equipments and utilities for charity. CDA has already coordinated with Jaguar and Land Rover to donate office supplies to Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Foundation, thus adding further momentum to their corporate social responsibility initiatives. The supplies will be distributed to needy households in the UAE and internationally. Continue reading this post…

April 13, 2009
Dubai eGovernment Department has announced that Dubai Public Prosecution has recently adopted its SMS integrated service, which allows clients, including the transacting public, lawyers and prosecutors, to inquire about cases, times of sessions, resolutions, and the status of proposals and requests drafted by the Public Prosecution. Users can simply send an SMS containing data on the nature of the query, such as the case type, date and serial number, at a nominal cost of 60 fils per text. Continue reading this post…

Sales and after-sales services teams get a chance to visit Suzuki manufacturing plant in Japan

April 13, 2009

Suzuki Saudia, the sole distributor of Suzuki vehicles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and part of Bamarouf Group, recently organized an all-expense-paid 10-day trip to Japan for the best twenty two members of the sales and after-sales staff who achieved set targets, as an incentive for the excellent sales achieved during 2008.
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Dubai, UAE, April 13, 2009: LG Electronics, a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications, has partnered up with UAE telecom provider Etisalat to offer a free one month 10 GB Mobile Business Data Package for Etisalat Business Customers with a 3G+ Netbook, giving internet access anytime, anywhere. This campaign was launched at the end of March. Continue reading this post…

Latest global updates in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney related diseases

Al Ain, 13th, April, 2009: The three day Al Ain International Nephrology Conference, recently concluded at the Intercontinental Hotel in Al Ain. The initiative was the first nephrology focused conference to ever take place in the UAE; it was organized by Tawam Hospital in affiliation with John Hopkins Medicine, and accredited by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD). Continue reading this post…

Dubai, UAE, April 13, 2009 (ME NewsWire): Rivoli Group, the region’s renowned luxury retailer announced the official opening of the Middle East KENZO Flagship Boutique in Dubai Mall.  Conceptualized by Antonio Marras, the Creative Director of KENZO and created by the Italian design and architecture office, Stefania Beltrame – Sandra Gelmetti, Architect Associates, this new store concept ushers the rebirth of the brand.

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Eastgate Capital Group participates in a consortium to acquire 70 percent of the world’s 4th largest gold manufacturer and Middle East’s leading brand of gold and jewellery

Dubai, March 24, 2009: Eastgate Capital Group (Eastgate), the private equity fund management arm of NCB Capital of Saudi Arabia, has made an investment of US$40 million in L’azurde, the leading gold and jewellery designer, manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Continue reading this post…

Dubai, UAE, March 24, 2009; Staff from Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates will participate in a fun-filled day of activities at Safa Park on 24 March as part of The 2009 Challenge.
“The 2009 Challenge will be a day of fun and amusement for our staff, in light of their hard-work and dedication. It’s a great way to meet with fellow hospitality workers in an environment driven by camaraderie and entertaining pursuits,” said Zenaida Requizo, Assistant Human Resources Manager, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. Continue reading this post…