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  • Guggenheim Abu Dhabi 'on hold'

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    31 Oct 2011 | 6:34 am
    The developers in charge of the controversial build have confirmed the cancellation of their construction contracts.

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    26 Jan 2012 | 5:07 am
    As if you needed someone to tell you that this could get you into trouble The lawyer was responding to a query by XPRESS following the arrest of a 53-year-old Pakistani man charged for inciting women to commit sin by going with three women to their apartment after they promised him a "nice, relaxing massage". The man, who met the Ethiopian women at a Deira pub, said things went bad when

  • Dubai jockey killed toddler after forgetting which side of road to drive on

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    4 Jan 2012 | 6:56 am
    A jockey from Dubai has been jailed for knocking down and killing a toddler when he forget which side of the road to drive on.

  • Dubai's Abraaj sees big gains from Turkish deal

    Arabian Business - Banking & Finance
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:57 am
    Private equity firm's CEO says it has made 'significant' returns from 50% stake sale

  • Motorists warned as fog blankets the UAE

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    28 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Visibility drops to less than 100 metres in parts. Police warn motorists to use fog lights and not drive with hazard lights on.
 
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  • Motorists warned as fog blankets the UAE

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Visibility drops to less than 100 metres in parts. Police warn motorists to use fog lights and not drive with hazard lights on.

  • Video: Skate Biladi at Tashkeel

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:01 am
    The love for art and skateboarding has led to the creation of a unique skateable art sculpture at Tashkeel in Dubai. Following the ramp opening on the 19th, a series of workshops will be held over the next few weeks till a grand finale on February 17th titled Skate Biladi 2.0. For more information visit www.facebook.com/skatebiladi

  • US 'tightening the noose' on Iran

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:26 pm
    Pressure on Iran was further increased by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

  • UN Security Council to discuss Syria as violence spikes

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:09 pm
    The council holds a closed-door meeting that may lead to a vote next week on a new Western-Arab draft resolution.

  • Middle East leaders reassure forum Arab Spring will bring democracy

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:57 pm
    The new prime ministers of Tunisia and Morocco were the latest in a line of Arab leaders to stress the democratic credentials of the mainly Islamic parties that have come to the fore in recent elections at the World Economic Forum.
 
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  • Ethiopians set Dubai alight - Khaleej Times

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:56 am
    The NationalEthiopians set Dubai alightKhaleej TimesBy Alex Leach Ayele Abshero led home an Ethiopian clean sweep in the elite men's race of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on Friday morning, breaking the course record by half a minute. The 21-year-old, competing in his first-ever, fully-fledged Final Preparations Afoot for Dubai Marathon RunnersPR Web (press release)Dubai Marathon win gives Abshero Olympic confidenceThe NationalEthiopia's Ayele Abshero breaks course record in Dubai Marathon in debutWashington Postall 183 news articles »

  • Dubai EBS installs hitech laser machines - Trade Arabia

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:48 am
    Dubai EBS installs hitech laser machinesTrade ArabiaEmirates Building Systems (EBS), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments Industries (DII) and a regional pioneer in the fabrication and construction of steel structures, has invested in a full line of hitech industrial laser cutting machines from Europe.Emirates Building Systems Invests in State-of-the-Art Industrial Laser Cutting Zawya (registration) (press release)all 2 news articles »

  • DMCA Supports Dubai International Boat Show 2012 As Specialized Pavilion Exhibitor - Middle East Events (press release)

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:16 am
    DMCA Supports Dubai International Boat Show 2012 As Specialized Pavilion ExhibitorMiddle East Events (press release)Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government entity in-charge of regulating and supervising all aspects of the maritime sector in Dubai, has announced its support to the Dubai International Boat Show 2012, which will take place from March 13 to and more »

  • Elekta Demonstrates Comprehensive Range of Cancer Management Solutions at 2012 ... - DOTmed.com

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:34 am
    Elekta Demonstrates Comprehensive Range of Cancer Management Solutions at 2012 DOTmed.comDUBAI, United Arab Emirates /PRNewswire/ - An estimated 72000 healthcare professionals gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre Jan. 23-26 for the 2012 Arab Health Congress and Exhibition. The meeting also provided the framework for the 2nd and more »

  • From Dubai to London: The UAE's designing women - The National

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:49 pm
    The NationalFrom Dubai to London: The UAE's designing womenThe NationalShiza Khan from Dubai chose to attend the London College of Fashion as she says it offers students more opportunities than they would get in Dubai. While living in London, Shiza Khan tries to maintain the luxurious lifestyle she is accustomed to in
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  • New wastewater project in Kuwait officially launched

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:27 am
    The Partnerships Technical Bureau (PTB) in Kuwait has officially launched the Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Project, issuing a request for expressions of interest from the private sector for the development of a new waste water treatment plant.

  • Etihad Airways launches a new reciprocal codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:15 am
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, launched a new reciprocal codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of the Seychelles.

  • The St. Regis Doha to debut Astor Grill

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:07 am
    The St. Regis Doha unveiled the Astor Grill as one of the much-anticipated signature restaurants set to open inside the hotel in 2012. The debut of The St. Regis Doha will offer guests a new dimension of bespoke luxury and set new standards for Doha as a world-class dining destination.

  • Gama Aviation opens new Sharjah FBO for Executive Aircraft Handling

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:52 am
    Gama Aviation, the global business aviation and services company, announced that effective 23 January 2012, it will take responsibility for all business aircraft handling at Sharjah International Airport with the creation of a brand new FBO (Fixed Base Operation).

  • Saudi German Hospital participates in Arab Health Exhibition 2012

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:46 am
    Saudi German hospital participated in the activities of the Arab Health Exhibition 2012, Dubai recently hosted. The hospital's participation comes to exchange experiences and review all what's happening in Arab medical care as well as to prepare for the opening of the Saudi German Hospital in Dubai soon.
 
 
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  • Property investors eye Europe for bargain deals

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    28 Jan 2012 | 1:49 am
    Activity among property investors looking to take advantage of favorable conditions increased in Q4 of 2011, according to CBRE.

  • Investors alert: Facebook IPO next week

    DubaiChronicle.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:16 pm
    Facebook IPO could provide a huge boost to investment banks sorely in need of a hot stock to excite international investors.

  • Self Driving Car: Carmaker demonstrates hands-free concept

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    27 Jan 2012 | 12:35 pm
    BMW first announced plans to invent a self driving car in August 2011, although industry analysts say the German carmaker likely won't release its autonomous vehicle for another 10 to 15 years.

  • Hot beauty for 2012

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    27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 am
    The beauty shelves are jam-packed with a whole host of unusual-sounding products, all promising to beautify us into oblivion.

  • Advice for models: Run as fast as you can!

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    27 Jan 2012 | 10:08 am
    Helena Christensen has been involved with Crystallized Swarovski Unsigned Models Search for Spring/Summer 12 collection.
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  • Ashero, Medessa win Dubai Marathon

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:47 am
    Ayele Abshero of Ethiopia won the Dubai Marathon on Friday with the fourth-fastest time ever in his first marathon, giving his country a victory over rival Kenya in an Olympic year.

  • Dubai lawsuit concocted: QC

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:19 am
    Sunland concocted its lawsuit against two Australians it accuses of swindling it in a Dubai property deal to avoid the emirate laying bribery charges against it, a court has heard.

  • Ethiopians Ashero, Medessa win Dubai Marathon

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:20 am
    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Ethiopia's Ayele Abshero broke the Dubai Marathon course record in his marathon debut Friday, finishing in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 23 seconds.

  • Dubai's Staggering Growth Captured By NASA

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:37 pm
    Incredible photographs taken by NASA depicting Dubai?s rapid urbanization over the past 11 years??have emerged this week. The stunning still images ? 13 in total ? chronicle the construction of The Palm Jumeirah man-made island, as well as the development of inland residential areas and road systems in the UAE?s tourist metropolis. Taken by the ...

  • Dubai's DP World sells stake in British port

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:31 am
    Dubai port operator DP World says it has sold its 34 percent stake in Britain's Tilbury Container Services for $75.5 million.
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  • Visiting Mall with Children

    Shamsi
    13 Jan 2012 | 1:50 am
    The mall is not a play ground. It is been observed, noticed and reported in media that parents visiting a mall with children let them unleashed free as if in a play ground. While mall security is vigilant and pay close attention to roaming children it is responsibility of parents to be careful vigilant and responsible for their children. The shop attendants are not there to babysit your child while you shop or have coffee with your friends. Many a time, the children get tired and are brought to the security guards by the attendants because the parents have just left them there. It is wrong…

  • Punished for urinating

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    12 Jan 2012 | 3:55 am
    a 42 year old expat male has been sentenced by Dubai Misdemeanours Court to jail for 30 days in-absentia for public Misdemeanour. Urinating over a taxi screen before smashing it by kicking in public. the accused had consumed 5 cans of beer before the incident.

  • Mabrouk HRH Shaikh Mohammed & Princess Haya

    Shamsi
    7 Jan 2012 | 11:31 am
    a baby boy Zayed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is born on Jan 07 2012, to Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and his wife Princess Haya bint Al Hussein Daughter of (late) King Hussein of Jordan have been blessed with a baby boy. Allah Bless the Royal Baby Zayed & the Royal Parents.

  • Happy New Year

    Shamsi
    1 Jan 2012 | 12:33 pm
    Peace Prosperity & Tranquality Shall Prevail in the Region in 2012 and ever Expats Shall focus on saving more this year onwards, loan sharks & credit card companies have no mercy

  • Loans – not for luxuries, but essentials

    Shamsi
    24 Dec 2011 | 3:10 am
    The result of a survey conducted by the Dubai-based Arabic newspaper ‘Emarat Al Youm’ reveals that most people borrow from banks to buy luxuries, not essential goods. People shall consult from friends & financial experts privately while approaching banks in the UAE to read the thin print on loan application forms. The Central bank shall appoint at every bank consultants to raise the awareness of loan seekers and help them read & understand between the lines of the loan contract. make a 2012 resolution, atleast 10% of your income shall go to Savings never to be touched…
 
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  • Boring blog!

    clayfuture
    23 Jan 2012 | 3:32 am
    This has become such a boring blog! It used to be so active before. Where did everybody go?

  • Valley of Emaan: The Ilm Series

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    16 Jan 2012 | 9:06 pm
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  • Eu-Phoria Slideshow Slideshow

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    21 Dec 2011 | 7:11 am
    Eu-Phoria Slideshow Slideshow: TripAdvisor™ TripWow ★ Eu-Phoria Slideshow Slideshow ★ to Uttar Pradesh, Amsterdam and Eindhoven. Stunning free travel slideshows on TripAdvisor

  • 23rd December -Ways to increase your earnings {Event in URDU}}

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    17 Dec 2011 | 5:12 am
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  • Jesus, Mary & The Holiday Season - with Brother Gabriel Keresztes

    Ashraf
    15 Dec 2011 | 5:58 am
    Have you ever wondered why Mary is portrayed with a head and body covered similar to that of Muslim women?Why is Jesus portrayed with a beard such as Muslim men? Why do Muslims pray as Jesus and Mary prayed? The answers to these questions and any of your questions: this Friday join us for an enlightening journey in the life of two of the most celebrated and most misunderstood figures in history.Join us this Friday evening and make your Holiday a learning experience!Date: December 16th 2011Time: 6:00 PM onwardsVenue: AWQAF Auditorium, Mamzar Directions: Take the Shaikh Zayed Road to Sharjah…
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  • Gulf states to spend $100b on water production by 2016

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:24 am
    Parched Gulf countries are set to spend $100 billion by 2016 to boost water production for a regional population that is growing by more than 2 per cent a year, suggests consulting firm Booz & Company in a report.

  • Total says Iran tensions won't have big oil price impact

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:02 am
    Geopolitical tensions over Iran should not have a major impact on oil prices, the head of French oil major Total said Friday, adding that it was not in Tehran's interest to close the Strait of Hormuz.

  • EXCLUSIVE DAVOS: IMF to seek Saudi contribution to Europe bailout fund

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:13 am
    International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde will visit Saudi Arabia next month to request a contribution from the oil-rich kingdom to the IMF's $500 billion fundraising effort to fight the European debt crisis, according to two people familiar with the matter.

  • UAE job market expands in 2011 as economy grows

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:07 am
    The UAE's job market expanded in 2011 and this is slated to continue in 2012 with many UAE companies expecting an increase in their head count this year according to a report.

  • Solar energy firm in UAE's Al Fahad venture

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:05 am
    Canadian Solar, one of the world's largest solar companies, yesterday announced an agreement with the Al Fahad Group, a diversified conglomerate with expertise in defence and intelligence, security, networking and communications and power.
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  • How can I convince a great candidate to join for less pay?

    Suha Mardelli Haroun
    16 Jan 2012 | 5:30 am
    Question: I recently interviewed a candidate for a regional sales manager position, and was very impressed with the interview. In fact, I am very keen on getting him on-board immediately. However, we are currently in the salary negotiation phase and the salary he is expecting is more than we are willing to offer as basic compensation. But if the additional bonus on target achievement is considered, the pay we have for offer is more than his expectation. With that in mind, how do I convince him to accept our offer? Answer: As a recruiter, it is always an exhilarating feeling when you realize…

  • مقبالات عمل عدّة لا تؤدي الى عروض، ماذا أفعل؟

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    12 Jan 2012 | 6:53 am

  • Interviews but no Job Offers, Help!

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    10 Jan 2012 | 8:14 am
    Question from Job Seeker: I have received many interview calls from Bayt.com, some in my target industry and some in others.  Please advise me what I am doing wrong as none of them have translated into a relevant job offer yet. Answer from Bayt HR Guru: We have received this complaint from a few of our Bayt.com professionals over the years.  Their CV is complete and professional enough to land them the interview call from Bayt.com’s community of top employers but somehow they lose focus or fail to attract or engage their preferred employer sufficiently during the interview…

  • Interview with Ravi Chandra, Regional Human Resources Manager – MENA at Jotun Paints & Powder Coatings, UAE

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    27 Dec 2011 | 5:33 am
    Bio:Ravi holds a degree in psychology and a post-graduate in human resources. He has extensive experience in operational and strategic human resources. He has been working with Jotun Paints since last 15 years and currently is the Regional Human Resources Manager for Jotun in MENA region. Questions: 1. How do you like living and working in the UAE? Dubai is a cultural melting pot and has a truly international working environment. It’s a lot of fun interacting with different nationalities. I find that cultural understanding as well as sensitivity to different ethnic temperaments and…

  • How do I develop an HR strategy?

    Suha Mardelli Haroun
    18 Dec 2011 | 8:19 am
    Question: Hi, I work for a company that is a training resource provider with an employee count of about 30. My manager has asked me to draw up the HR strategy for our company for the coming year. Since this is the first time for me in this position, I am not sure how to go about with this. Do you have any advice on how I can start on it? Answer: Developing a comprehensive yearly (or 5-year) HR strategy is necessary for every organization. Since you are new in this position, you can start of by understanding why it is important. Your HR strategy is based on the needs analysis of your workplace…
 
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  • The UAE7

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    26 Jan 2012 | 5:59 am
    It sounds like a new brand of underground superhero, and they may be to some - but this issue is one of much debate: From the FT A group of Emirati Islamists stripped of their nationality for unspecified security concerns are launching legal action to overturn the government’s decision, criticised by a human rights group as “part of an unprecedented crackdown on peaceful dissent” in the Gulf

  • Massage in Dubai

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    26 Jan 2012 | 5:07 am
    As if you needed someone to tell you that this could get you into trouble The lawyer was responding to a query by XPRESS following the arrest of a 53-year-old Pakistani man charged for inciting women to commit sin by going with three women to their apartment after they promised him a "nice, relaxing massage". The man, who met the Ethiopian women at a Deira pub, said things went bad when

  • Late Louvre, Abu Dhabi Overdue

    grapeshisha
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:22 am
    The very bullish expectations of creating a new Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island have come back to reality. This from AP: The state developer of an ambitious cultural district in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday outlined a new timetable for the stalled project, with its first attraction — a branch of the Louvre — slated now to open in 2015. A division of the Guggenheim will follow in 2017, which like the

  • The Evolution of the Abaya

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    20 Jan 2012 | 9:29 am
    Misunderstood the world over, the abaya has a heritage and history that has changed over time. Interesting report from brownbook and persilabayaworld. Traditional Clothes

  • From War to Cyber War

    grapeshisha
    18 Jan 2012 | 6:43 am
    Peace in the Middle East took a back seat last year as the Arab Spring sprung into action. But nothing rests and now we have an overlay of a new type of conflict - cyberwar. And this is not to do with governments it's to do with inhabitants and criminals who exist within those countries - which ultimately affect those governments. We're in a new world with new boundaries that move into a virtual
 
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  • Hanayen Offer

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    28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Start Date: 05 January, 2012 End Date: 04 February, 2012 Shop at Hanayen and enjoy Part Sale (from 25%to 60%) On selected Abaya and Sheila during Dubai Shopping Festival Location: Lower Ground- Arabian Court. At The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai

  • Shoexpress DSF Offer

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    28 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    Start Date: 26 January, 2012 End Date: 05 February, 2012 Crazy Offer it can’t get better! At Shoexpress, The Dubai Mall from 25th Jan to 5th February. Hurry up!

  • Valentine’s Day at Faces

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    28 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am
    Start Date: 01 February, 2012 End Date: 15 February, 2012 Discover the perfect fragrance this Valentines’ Day Step into Faces for all your Valentine’s Day beauty treats! At The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai

  • Galeries Lafayette Valentine’s Offer

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    27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    Start Date : 20 January, 2012 End Date :   28 January, 2012 Exclusive to all Chinese Nationals, on the occasion of the Chinese New Year’s an additional 15% off upon showing a valid ID card. Celebrate the Chinese New Year’s with Galeries Lafayette. Promotion Valid till January 28th, 2012 At The Dubai mall, Downtown Dubai.

  • Angels offers!

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    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Start Date : 23 January, 2012 End Date :  19 February, 2012 Shop at angels and enjoy up to 50% Off on International Kids wear Brands. At The Dubai mall, Downtown Dubai.
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  • Bee’ah shortlists 20 environmental school projects in Sharjah

    Digital Content Manager
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:06 pm
    Sharjah, UAE: The Bee’ah School of Environment has shortlisted 20 exceptional environmentally sustainable projects from participating schools for the second ‘Sharjah Environment Awareness Award’, as per the directives of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi,...

  • 24 Green Schools to be built in Abu Dhabi

    Digital Content Manager
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:57 pm
    Abu Dhabi, UAE: The education authority’s plan to build 100 government schools in the emirate by 2018 has been given a boost by Monday’s Executive Council decision. Abu Dhabi Education Council was given the green light to construct 24 sustainable … Continue reading →

  • Abu Dhabi and Al Ain to get three new autism centres

    Digital Content Manager
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:51 pm
    Abu Dhabi, UAE: Plans to build at least three state-of-the-art autism centres in the capital and Al Ain will ease a shortage of school spaces for special needs children, advocates said yesterday. Two of the new facilities will replace existing … Continue reading →

  • Abu Dhabi University donates 12,000 books and 300 computers to schools in Abu Dhabi

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    23 Jan 2012 | 1:48 pm
    Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) launched a two-week donation campaign to deliver nearly 12,000 books and 300 refurbished computers to 15 private schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain last week. This inaugural initiative will see the schools’ … Continue reading →

  • INSEAD to Expand EMBA Programme and Develop Specialised GMAT Alternative

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    23 Jan 2012 | 1:39 pm
    Abu Dhabi, UAE: INSEAD, the leading international business school, today announced plans to develop the INSEAD EMBA Test as an alternative to the GMAT and to launch a new Asia section of the GEMBA programme. The INSEAD EMBA test will … Continue reading →
 
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