Designs for Tiger Woods-Designed Trump World Golf Club, Dubai Completed; 1,500 Homes Under Construction
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Luxury real estate developer DAMAC Properties has revealed more details within AKOYA Oxygen, making it one of the most progressive family lifestyle communities in Dubai.
It comes after a report by KPMG stated that golf courses increase the valuation of adjacent real estate by up to 20% when compared to similar real estate in a neighbourhood without the golf course component. The course in AKOYA Oxygen is being designed by Tiger Woods and managed by The Trump Organisation.
DAMAC Properties has confirmed the designs for Woods’ first course in the region are complete and work is underway on the 18-hole, par 72, 7,400 yard championship-standard Trump World Golf Club, Dubai - a key attraction of AKOYA Oxygen. The tender for main construction is being issued
...
Read more »
|
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
On Sunday evening, in the largest seizure of its kind in Abu Dhabi since the beginning of the year, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Abu Dhabi Police foiled an African gang’s attempt to sell and distribute counterfeit money amounting to $10 million.
Colonel Dr. Rashid Mohammad Borshid, Head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Abu Dhabi Police, emphasized the commitment of the police to protect the interests of society and security, and to spare the public from any criminal activity that threatens their livelihoods or their gains. “Counterfeit money threatens the economic security and stability of individuals and institutions, it siphons away from their gains and undermines the confidence in cash currencies,” he said. Reassuring the public, he continued: “The eyes of the police are ever-vigilant and are always watching over the safety of the
...
Read more »
|
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Al Ain Police apprehended five Arab nationals in Al Ain for attempting to steal 100,000 Dhs from a bank customer who had left his money in his vehicle before going into a shop.
Colonel Mohammed Suhail Al Rashidi, Deputy Director of the Al Ain Police Directorate, said that the Directorate received a report from an individual stating that he had been robbed by unidentified thieves after leaving the bank.
The preliminary investigations indicated that the robbery was conducted by breaking the vehicle’s window. The Directorate immediately formed a team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in order to identify the thieves and to arrest them based on the available information.
“Our investigations led to the identification of the suspects and to their subsequent arrest,” he said. “The thieves admitted to monitoring and following the victim after he ha
...
Read more »
|
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
As part of d3’s plan to build a fully integrated, thriving community including all aspect of the design industry, an impressive mix of over 220 local, regional, and international creative talent from across different sectors joined the project during the course of 2014.
d3 will welcome a wide range of local and regional designers from June 2015 .Each designer will bring their own perspective and style to design adding to the plethora of talent that will make up the face of d3’s community. Industry giants such as Chalhoub Group, and MARKA, along with renowned couture designers that have been receiving international accolades dressing Hollywood celebrities like: Rami Al Ali, Furne One Amato and Michael Cinco are establishing their presence at the district. Designers from this region will also have the opportunity to neighbour the world top Luxury brands as well as prominent labels such as,
...
Read more »
|
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Abu Dhabi Civil Defense General Directorate called upon the public to adhere to the regulations of installing fire prevention equipment in homes and to adhere to all of the safety procedures in place for the prevention of fires during the summer.
Captain Majid Abdullah Al Tamimi, Chief of the Media and Public Relations Section in Abu Dhabi Civil Defense General Directorate, stressed the importance of ensuring that all electric switches and wiring are of good quality and efficiency. He also advised the public to avoid using faulty electrical materials that are used for connecting the power to electrical appliances such as refrigerators, water heaters, air conditioners, and exhaust fans. He also pointed out the importance of ensuring that houses are equipped with fire extinguishers for emergencies, and to be consistent in checking and maintaining the validity of the extinguisher.
&ldquo
...
Read more »
|
MIAMI - Monday, April 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- By 2020, most companies in the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector will use new technology in a way that fundamentally changes how the industry works, cutting or re-distributing industry revenue by 15 to 20 percent.
Oliver Wyman released its annual MRO Survey today at Aviation Week’s MRO Americas Conference. This year’s survey, which queried more than 100 senior aviation executives, investigates the business impact of innovation and new technologies coming on line.
MRO providers need to invest in new capabilities over the next few years as manufacturers deliver next generation aircraft and engines with new technology and services.
According to results of the survey, the use of big data in the aviation industry will become pervasive, with the rise of aircraft health monitoring and predictive maintenance systems. The way MRO providers touch the aircraft will
...
Read more »
|
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, April 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hydra Biosciences, Inc., a leader in the field of transient receptor potential (TRP) channel modulation, and Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that they have entered into a worldwide research collaboration and license agreement to identify small-molecule TRP inhibitors, with a primary focus on the treatment of renal diseases and disorders.
“This partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and Hydra Biosciences provides an excellent opportunity to maximize the potential of novel targets that may offer meaningful improvements in the treatment of chronic kidney diseases and other related diseases and disorders. Boehringer Ingelheim’s long track record of research, development and commercialization success makes them the perfect partner for this program,” said Russell Herndon, President and CEO of Hydra Biosciences.
This marks the second collabora
...
Read more »
|
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Monday, April 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The French government has conferred the “Knight of the Legion of Honor” award to Sheikh Khaled Juffali in recognition of his prominent activities and efforts aimed at strengthening trade relations between Saudi Arabia and France. The world-renowned Order is the highest decoration bestowed in France, and recognizes distinguished services.
French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia presented Sheikh Khaled Juffali with the medal during a ceremony that was recently held in Riyadh, in the presence of General Jean-Louis Georgelin, Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor and Chancellor of the National Order of Merit, who had flown in from Paris to chair the ceremony. The French Legion of Honor was also awarded to a select group of Saudi personalities.
The special awards ceremony was attended by a number of senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and members of diplo
...
Read more »
|
SMB Networking Solutions Vendor wants channel partners to capitalise on improving business climate in Egypt
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
TP-LINK Technologies Co Ltd, a leading provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and solutions, has urged its channel partners in Egypt to take advantage of the improving business climate and increasing government and public sector IT spending and grow their business to profitability.
TP-LINK said the company has upped the tempo in Egypt and it is now working with local distributors and channel partners to promote brand awareness and raise the profile of its product offerings.
According to the manufacturer of Wireless, ADSL, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters, the outlook on IT spending is steadily improving with more projects coming online in Egypt.
Roger Gong, Sales Manager, Egypt, TP-LINK Middle East
...
Read more »
| |