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Sheikh Nahyan joins GEMS Education to launch major new global movement to put ‘Family First’

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Sheikh Nahyan joins GEMS Education to launch major new global movement to put ‘Family First’

  • All 45 schools in the UAE and Qatar will offer family-focused classroom projects
  • New movement for change will place a top priority on caring for elderly relatives
  • Programme fits GEMS’ mission to deliver a holistic education for all its students

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates:For the last 65 years, GEMS Education has been putting ‘Family First’ at the heart of its teaching, and today the UAE’s largest private education provider announced plans to incorporate this core principle in a new movement for global change while supporting the UAE Leadership’s agenda for social change.

The initiative was launched at GEMS World Academy – Dubai by His HighnessSheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. VIP guests included Her Excellency Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General of Dubai’s Community Development Authority, who addressed the audience of some 500 GEMS family members, including GEMS Education Founder Mr Sunny Varkey, students, parents, and grandparents.

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Real Estate

Asteco 2023 Q4 Report: UAE Real Estate Market Surges Amid Global Uncertainties

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Asteco 2023 Q4 Report: UAE Real Estate Market Surges Amid Global Uncertainties

Abu Dhabi, 07February2024–According to the Asteco 2023 Q4 real estate report,the UAE market witnessed unprecedented growth during 2023despite the variousglobal challenges.The report anticipates continued positive trajectory over 2024. Key strategic initiatives, including the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 and ‘We the UAE 2031,’ are expected to fortify the UAE’s standing as one of the premier destinations globally.

2023 Highlights

In 2023, record-breaking figures were observed in terms of individual unit sales values, transactional volumes and project launches. The luxury market attracted significant attention, showcasing some of the most remarkable transactions to date.

The surge in transitioning annual leases into short-term rental properties for short-term gains and the lag in new deliveries stemming from Covid related development delays have amplified the supply-demand dynamics at play, and ultimately resulted in heightened rental pressure.

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Business & Investments

The 25th edition of the Gulf Engineering Forum kicks off in Dubai

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Under the patronage and attendance of Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum 25th edition of the Gulf Engineering Forum kicks off in Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 07 February 2024: Under the patronage and attendance of Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Supreme President of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, the 25th edition of the Gulf Engineering Forum and its accompanying exhibition kicked off today, Wednesday, under the theme “Smart Engineering for Sustainable Future”, with the participation of more than 500 participants, to discuss various topics related to future trends in the engineering sector and its role in enhancing the global sustainability system.

The hosting of the event in the UAE coincides with the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, of the year 2024 as an extension of the 2023 Year of Sustainability, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to adopting sustainable practices and innovative solutions to address key issues and challenges in the engineering field.

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Business & Investments

The Middle East Metallurgy Corrosion & Coatings Expo (MECOC) 2024 in Abu Dhabi

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MECOC 2024 Unveiled Cutting-Edge Technologies on Steel & Non-Metallic Materials and Strategies to Tackle Corrosion in the Oil and Gas Industry

Corrosion costs the industry around $1.372 billion every year

Dubai, UAE – February 2024 – The oil and gas industry is crucial for providing global energy, but it faces a constant problem, corrosion. According to a study by NACE, corrosion costs the industry around $1.372 billion every year. To break it down, $589 million goes to surface pipeline and facility costs, $463 million for yearly downhole tubing expenses, and an extra $320 million for capital expenditures related to corrosion.

As such, it is imperative that the oil and gas industry has an effective corrosion management strategy in place to help reduce operational costs in the long run. In the same context, Aldrich International hosted The Middle East Metallurgy Corrosion & Coatings Expo (MECOC) 2024 in Abu Dhabi from 6th to 8th February at Rixos Marina, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The landmark event brought together 40+ countries, 300+ industry professionals, 30+ exhibiting companies and 60+ expert speakers to delve into the latest technologies related to Metallurgy, Corrosion, and Coatings for the Oil and Gas industry.

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Real Estate

Citi Developer Unveils Innovative Experience Centre Showcasing Aveline Residences

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Citi Developer Unveils Innovative Experience Centre Showcasing Aveline Residences

The Experience Centre will feature Virtual Reality Experiences, Mockup Apartment Showcases, One-on-One Sessions, and Interactive Presentations

Dubai, UAE, February 2024 — Citi Developers, a global master developer with a legacy of over a decade of trust and quality, launched its state-of-the-art Experience Centre, dedicated to showcasing its revolutionary Aveline Residences, to be developed in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle. While Aveline Residences takes center stage in this immersive environment, the focus extends beyond the project itself to encapsulate the broader vision of Citi Developers.

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