News Desk DUBAI: UAE Minister of Tolerance and Chairman of the Higher Committee of the International Institute for Tolerance, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, has announced two major initiatives as a commitment to the promotion of tolerance. The announcement was made during the opening day of World Tolerance Summit which is being held in Dubai. In his speech, …

DUBAI: The Autumn edition of the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) returns to Dubai presenting over 300 academic and occupational courses before Emirati and expat students and professionals who are actively looking for higher education, professional development, and training options. The exhibition, which opened yesterday (Wednesday, November 14, 2018), will run over the weekend until November 16th at the …

DUBAI: Zulekha Healthcare Group has partnered with SAP in order to support and enhance its organisational efficiencies. With this association, the group aims to be able to drive individual transitions in its people and processes resulting in inclusive progress. Leading a renowned healthcare brand for over 25 years in UAE, Zulekha Healthcare Group’s management is keen to transcend from conventional …

SHARJAH: Zulekha Hospital Sharjah has successfully saved the life of a patient suffering with advanced lung cancer which had spread to the brain causing him to vomit uncontrollably. Following decades of heavy smoking, Mr. Parvez Ansari, was diagnosed with bronchogenic carcinoma over two years ago at the hospital. Following his diagnosis, the patient quit smoking and was recommended by Zulekha …

DUBAI: International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) announces with regret and great sadness that it’s founder and show director Mr. Dilip Nihalani has passed away suddenly on November 6th 2018. Through his personal and professional values, Mr. Dilip was able to touch all his employees and exhibitors as a leader, visionary and as a very humble human being. His greatest love …

ISLAMABAD: Malik Amin Aslam, Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change said that while climate change poses a major threat to Pakistan, there is recognition that we will have to be at the forefront of adaptation and mitigation efforts rather than rely solely on potential financial assistance from the developed world. He was speaking at a seminar titled ‘Road to …

DUBAI: A new tournament in the 2018 – 19 GEMS Sports Series calendar, the GEMS Karate Cup saw 90 participants, 47 Boys & 43 Girls, from 8 schools across UAE test their mettle in the Kata and Kumite competitions at the indoor arena of GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail. Karate athletes from GEMS Modern Academy (GMA) and The Westminster School, …

DUBAI: Cardiac professionals came together in a bid to raise awareness of heart disease in the UAE and the significance of timely cardiac care by well-equipped hospitals and the need to choose the right hospital at the critical hour. This transpired after Zulekha Healthcare Group noted that year-after-year the number of patients it treats with cardiac related issues continues to …

DUBAI: Hundreds of Expo 2020 Dubai team members have participated in a ceremony to mark UAE Flag Day, with just over 700 days until the largest event in the country’s history. People from 62 nationalities working to deliver the first World Expo in the Arab world joined in Expo’s celebration of the annual event. Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates NBD, a leading banking Group in the region, today marked the UAE Flag Day with staff ceremonies at its Deira headquarters and Meydan offices. Emirates NBD officials, including Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director; Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Board Member; Shayne Nelson, Group Chief Executive Officer together with a number of key customers, senior …