Ban on older than 20 years vehicles lifted

President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan today deferred until further notice enforcement of the ministerial resolution no 535 for 2008 on ban of registration of light vehicles older than 20 years, reported the Emirates News Agency WAM. Read more

Emaar Middle East launches Enterprise Resource Planning system to optimize project management

New system to strengthen sales & financial management and growth plans

Emaar Middle East, the business subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC focused on various Middle East projects, has launched an advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to streamline project management and overall growth.

Eng. Alaa Abdullah Saed, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Middle East, said: “Resource use efficiency is especially important in today’s shifting economic conditions, and by implementing an advanced ERP system, we aim to introduce stronger synergies in various project development aspects. The system will be an integrated management tool that covers all aspects of the company’s operation including project management, sales & financial management and future growth planning.” Read more

Logistica launches new website

Logistica (Al Rai Logistica Company), a leading niche market logistics provider based out of Kuwait and operating in 6 countries, has re-launched its website with added features and up-to-date information on the company’s service portfolio.

The new look website www.logistica-group.com reflects Logistica’s growing industry profile and strong presence in the expanding markets in the Gulf, Levant and North Africa. Easy to navigate and regularly updated, the website will also provide customers and shareholders with the latest information on the company and its activities.

Commenting on the new website Mr. Haitham Hamad Al Shaya, Chairman and Managing Director, Al Rai Logistica Co., said: “Logistica is already the lead provider of cost-effective and competent supply chain solutions in the busiest hubs of the Middle East and North Africa and much of our focus today is on expanding our coverage. Our new website will be an effective medium to strengthen our customer relations and build productive industry partnerships.” Read more

Deyaar to hand over Al Seef II residential project in December

Company holds orientation programme to advise customers on handover process

Deyaar Development PJSC, the region’s fastest growing real estate company, announced today that it will handover all residential units at Al Seef II to home owners in December. The company also organised an orientation programme to advise all home owners on the handover process ahead of the scheduled delivery.

The orientation programme was aimed at updating customers with the final documentation procedure for their respective properties, including facilities management contract and amenities at the tower. The programme took place on Saturday, November 29, at the Grand Hyatt hotel in the presence of senior Deyaar executives. Read more

“My Country My Loving Mother” song from Etisalat celebrates UAE National Day Etisalat to broadcast animated video featuring Dana and Click

Etisalat today announced its support for an animated video featuring a song titled “My Country My Loving Mother” on the occasion of the 37th UAE National Day on December 2, 2008. The song will be an integral part of Etisalat’s activities to celebrate UAE National day.

The video, which will be broadcasted on a number of local TV stations with English subtitles for non-Arabs, aims to introduce UAE kids to the uplifting spirit of National Day and highlight UAE’s achievements and thereby strengthen the spirit of citizenship and patriotism in them. The video features a character called Dana who is a smart, creative, and caring little girl and Click who is a cheeky, charming and curious cat. Read more

IDL and Damas launch single packets of certified multiple loose diamonds ahead of Eid

International Diamond Laboratories (IDL) and Damas have launched attractively designed sealed packets of multiple loose diamonds aimed at the mid price range jewellery segment. The stones range in sizes from 0.08 to 25 point carats and the price starts from AED 750 to AED15,000. The new packets will be available from select Damas stores in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, ahead of Eid from December 1, 2008 onwards.

Damas is the first retailer in the UAE to offer packets of multiple loose polished diamonds. Read more

GEMS American Academy students go on a musical journey with Jazz legend

Students at GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi recently got the chance to meet and interact with jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim during his visit to the school.

The South African jazz player, who performed at the Jazz Festival held recently in Abu Dhabi, shared his musical journey, childhood memories and inspirations with a group of over 100 Grade 3-6 students at the Academy.
Ibrahim told his young and eager audience that his music is influenced by the rhymes and rhythms of his childhood. He also said he does not give much thought to the genre of his music but makes sure there is diversity in it. Read more

Use your Visa card with Etisalat to win a Blackberry Bold every day

1. Pay your Etisalat bills or recharge Wasel online through your Visa credit card to win a Blackberry Bold everyday
2. Postpaid customers can win an additional waiver up to AED 500 on the monthly bill amount

Etisalat today announced a special promotion in partnership with Visa. Starting December 1, customers using a Visa card to make payments for Etisalat bills or for recharging their Wasel card, through Etisalat online services website, mobile pay service or Autopay service, stand a chance to win a Blackberry Bold everyday, till 29th January 2009. 60 lucky Etisalat postpaid customers will also get a waiver of up to AED 500 on their Etisalat monthly bill, through an electronic raffle that would be conducted everyday during December and January. New subscribers to the Autopay and Mobile Pay service will be offered 10 additional raffle entries for registering their Visa card. Read more

Get more than 100% money back with Etisalat’s new mobile connections

1. 100% money back on new Wasel connection
2. 150% (approx.) money back on purchase of Postpaid connection
3. Free Voice SMS within the UAE from 2nd – 13th December
4. 15 % discount on purchase of 3G router E960

Marking the arrival of the National Day and the beginning of the festive season, Etisalat announced its mega festive promotion for the month of December. Enterprise and individual customers can now significantly gain from purchasing Etisalat Wasel and postpaid connections during December, with 100% and approximately 150% ‘airtime credit’ for making international calls on new Wasel and postpaid connections respectively. Additionally customers can also benefit from the free Voice SMS service from 2nd-13th December to celebrate the occasion of National Day and Eid al Adha with their friends and family. Customers will also get a 15% discount, till 31st December, on purchase of 3G router E960 that will cost AED 849 instead of AED 999. Read more

ANLENE road show concludes in the UAE

More than 4,300 individuals scanned across 30 locations during the two month osteoporosis awareness campaign

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) employees, UAE media and members of the public participated in the concluding free bone scanning session of the 2008 ANLENE Road Show, at the Dubai Bone & Joint Center (DBAJ).

ANLENE, specialized adult milk, and the Dubai Bone & Joint Center (DBAJ), set-up the Road Show in October 2008. Since then, 4,300 individuals across 30 venues have been screened to evaluate their risk of developing osteoporosis.

“We are very pleased with the number of people who have participated in this initiative,” said Rola Sullivan, Marketing Director, Fonterra Brands M.E. “With the valuable support of the DBAJ center, we were able to educate the community on how to prevent this silent and crippling disease. Read more

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