Mohammed bin Rashid among top ten leaders using Twitter for citizen engagement

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been ranked among the top ten heads of state who use Twitter for citizen engagement.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 5, 2013

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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid’s life and achievements captured in a tableau

The tableau documents the most important stages in the life of Sheikh Mohammed since his early childhood and captures key accomplishments the Emirate of Dubai enjoys.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 4, 2013

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First Gulf Bank Initiates Daily Draw of FirstSavings Certificates to Promote Financial Literacy

Major leading UAE financial institution, First Gulf Bank (FGB), awarded 5 of its customers AED 1,000 each at the conclusion of inaugural daily draw for its FirstSavings Certificates programme.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Jan 4, 2013

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Dubai Islamic Bank announces its intention to take over 100% of Tamweel

The Board of Directors of Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC (DIB), in a board meeting today, have discussed and approved an additional business matter item in regards to the bank’s intention of acquiring 100 percent of Tamweel.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 3, 2013

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Dnata Selected By FlyGeorgia As Exclusive Travel Partner In The Region

dnata today announced that it has been appointed by FlyGeorgia to be its General Sales Agent (GSA) in the region. Established in the Georgian town of Tbilisi in August last year, the airline today launches its Dubai-Georgia service.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 3, 2013

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Dubai Duty Free sales soar to Dhs5.9bn

On the day that Dubai Duty Free’s new retail operation opened for business in Concourse A at Dubai International Airport, the operation has announced year-end sales figures of a record Dhs5.9bn, representing a 10 percent increase over 2011.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 3, 2013

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The Address Downtown Dubai chosen as ’Best Hotel in the World’ for second consecutive year

Centrally located in Downtown Dubai, the elegantly designed Address hotel has won numerous international accolades since its opening in 2008.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 3, 2013

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World’s largest the Cheesecake Factory restaurant now open at Mall of the Emirates

Alshaya, the first international licensee for The Cheesecake Factory, the leading casual dining restaurant in the U.S.A., has opened its second Cheesecake Factory restaurant in the UAE at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 3, 2013

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World Class Live Events And Concerts On The Rise At DWTC

Attracting 106,000 people throughout the year, the impressive roster of celebrities who performed at DWTC hailed from all over the world and spanned six languages, catering to the various nationalities across the emirate and beyond.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 3, 2013

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ENOC Lubricants Launches ’Energy To Drive Ahead’ Strategies At Annual Meeting In Kuala Lumpur

The status of the global lube industry, its effect on stakeholders and current market dynamics were addressed at the two-day event.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 3, 2013

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