Brazilian imports of mineral, fuel and fertilizers from GCC witness growth from Q1 to Q3 2015
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The GCC region continues to display its strong ties with Brazil as reflected in the USD 2,544.14 billion worth of imports from the Gulf recorded between Q1 and Q3 of 2015, according to the recent reviews of the Brazilian Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). In the same period, mineral fuel and oil were noted as the top imports amounting to a total of USD 1,751.03 billion. The positive trend showcases the steady trade relations between the two regions as well as Brazil and the Gulf’s vibrant and dynamic business landscape.
Vatika Naturals Hair Colour Crème provide 100% grey coverage for naturally-looking soft & silky hair
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Vatika, a popular hair care brand known throughout the Middle East for its natural hair care products, brings Vatika Naturals Hair Colour Crème, a permanent crème based hair colour. It promises 100 per cent coverage of grey with deep, natural-looking colour within 30 minutes of application. Unlike other chemical-based hair colours that tend to make hair rough, dry, damaged and weak, Vatika Naturals Hair Colour Crème is made from finest, handpicked, natural ingredients that find mention in Hadith and are known for their hair care properties.
UAE Banks Federation Agrees Partnership with British Bankers’ Association
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The UAE Banks Federation, a professional body representing 49 member banks operating in the UAE, has become an associate member of the British Bankers’ Association (BBA), providing a number of benefits to the Federation and its member banks. This partnership aims to strengthen the relations and co-operation between the two organisations, and to enable the Federation and its members to take advantage of international best practice and expertise in its role of assisting and advocating the development of the banking sector in UAE.
15 women from the GCC discover the beauty of Oman's spectacular mountains during an exciting trek in Jebel Shams
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The Oman Ministry of Tourism in cooperation with the Al Jebal Al Hajariya Travel and Tourism (Husaak Adventures) has successfully concluded the Western Hajar mountain range trek, which was held recently in Muscat, Oman. The hike featured a total of 15 female representatives who have gathered together from across the GCC countries to conquer the summit of Jebel Shams. Standing at over 3 km above sea level, Jebel Shams is the highest peak in the GCC where the hikers stood to send a message of love and unity under the slogan “One Nation”.
GETEX Dubai returns in 2016 to connect global education and training providers with Middle East learners
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The Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), the Middle East’s most comprehensive education and training event, is returning this year at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center with new major features and wider opportunities for international education and training providers to connect with regional students seeking to explore valuable study options. The show, which has been dubbed as the region’s leading education show opened in Dubai amid the UAE’s exponential student population growth, will run from April 13 to 15, 2016 under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research.
Ministry of Environment and Water holds fourth meeting of Supreme Environmental Coordination Committee
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H.E. Dr. Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, UAE Minister of Environment and Water, has led the fourth meeting of the Supreme Environmental Coordination Committee held at the Ministry of Environment and Water’s office in Dubai with the participation of members from across the UAE. The Committee holds a series of regular meetings to follow up on its progress and evaluate its implementing procedures for policies and action plans in line with the directives of the UAE leadership. The government aims to enhance the effective coordination and integration between federal and local authorities as among the fundamentals of UAE Vision 2021.
DEWA receives 21 Requests for Qualification for 800MW 3rd project of Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received 21 Requests for Qualification (RFQs) from international energy companies and consortia for the 800MW 3rd project of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. This comes shortly after His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the 2nd project of the Solar Park, which will be operational in April 2017. Last September, DEWA received 95 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from international energy companies. The project tender is expected to be released in January 2016.
Alpha Data launches own Public Cloud in the UAE
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Alpha Data LLC, the UAE’s leading System Integrator and Managed Service Provider, has today (Monday, December 21, 2015) launched ‘Alpha Cloud,’ a new Public Cloud Service that features world-class cloud functionality tailored to meet the UAE’s local cloud computing requirements. The company is one of the first local private systems integrators to launch a public cloud in the country. The debuting service reflects Alpha Data’s commitments to strengthen customer relationships through the delivery of premier IT services and sustain its market leadership through the adoption and deployment of emerging technologies.