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Qatar hospital offers private cord-blood storage facility

Manama: Doha’s Women’s Hospital has become the first public hospital in the region to offer a private cord blood banking facility in partnership with the Virgin Health Bank Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), Qatari media reported. Families who have…

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“Auto Parts Week” in Sharjah increases sales of genuine spare parts in emirate

Sharjah, June 16th, 2010 — “Auto Parts Week,” part of the “Shopping Weeks” initiative of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), that runs from June 1 to June 21, 2010, is playing a major role in creating greater…

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Emirates loses 1 mln USD in air traffic chaos

Emirates Airlines is facing loss of 1 million U.S. dollars so far only for refunding the stranded class passengers, who were unable to board flights in Dubai due to widespread disruptions on Europe routes following the volcanic eruption in Iceland,…

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SCTDA completes first advanced training courses for tourist guides

Sharjah, 12th April 2010 (WAM) — Tourism is one of the main contributors to the economic growth and domestic product of the emirate in particular, and the UAE in general, and has become, over the last few years, a major…

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UAE provides ideal environment for foreign investment, Norwegian Trade Minister

Oslo, April 12th, 2010 — HE Trond Giske, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry has said that UAE is considered as one of the safest countries in the world and it provides an ideal environment for foreign investment pointing out…

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7 Ways to Help Your Child Become an Independent Thinker

1. Encourage decision-making. The groundwork for thinking independently is the ability to make choices. Start with small choices, such as which book to read. Of course, it’s important to structure the choices so that all options are acceptable to you….

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50 Arab TV channels to show launching of ‘A Distinguished Woman’

Cairo, 6 April 2010 – Over 50 Arab TV channels will simultaneously broadcast tomorrow the launching of “A Distinguished Woman” programme, presented by Rihab Zain Al-din . The programme, will be broadcast under the supervision of its Executive Director Mustafa…

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DTCM showcases Dubai at Ukraine tourism fair

Dubai, 6th April 2010 — The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has participated in the Ukraine International Travel and Tourism (UITT) exhibition, showcasing the tourism product offerings to the prospective visitors and tour operators in one of…

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World’s tallest tower goes solar saving 3,200 KW a day

DUBAI, Apr 4th, 2010: In one of the region’s landmark sustainability initiatives, Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building developed by Emaar Properties in Dubai, is tapping solar power for meeting a bulk of the water heating requirements of residents. A…

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UAE’s falconry used by top Dutch photographer to track Abu Dhabi’s development

ABU DHABI, April 4th, 2010: Abu Dhabi’s culture and development will take centre stage in a photographic gallery in Holland and across the pages of KLM’s in-flight magazine following a four-day shoot of the emirate by international photographer Lodewijk Duijvesteijn….

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Emirates A380 to serve Manchester from 1st September

DUBAI, March 30th, 2010: Manchester will become the most northerly point on the world’s A380 network after Emirates Airlines revealed its latest plans for the superjumbo. A 517-seat version of the giant aircraft will serve Manchester from 1st September –…

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Etihad launches Non-Stop Flights to Tokyo

Abu Dhabi, March 28th, 2010 – Etihad Airways, the national airline of United Arab Emirates (UAE), has commenced non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo, becoming the first Middle Eastern airline to operate to the Japanese capital. The inaugural flight,…

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Japanese ambassador stresses importance of Etihad Airways direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo

Abu Dhabi, March 23rd, 2010 (WAM) — Tatsuo Watanabe, Ambassador of Japan to UAE, referred to the distinguished relations between UAE and Japan in various fields pointing out to the keenness of the two countries to boost and develop them….

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Airfrance Summer Sales

Up to 75%* off Business Class! Fly like a prince, save like a king! Ends 3/31 It is Spring season! which means it is a great time to promote Air France US! We have a number of great sale fares…

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