Business & Money | Monday 16 October, 2017 1:42 am

New interactive PAYFORT State of Payments 2017

PAYFORT, an Amazon company, has announced its fourth “State of Payments in the Arab World” report in a new interactive format, offering up-to-date data and analysis on the region’s payment trends and consumer buying habits. Based on the study of seven key countries for the...

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Business & Money | Monday 16 October, 2017 12:45 am

Crown Prince of Sharjah inaugurates GCC Labour Market Conference

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, on Sunday attended the opening of the 5th GCC HR and Labour Market Executive Conference held under the theme: “Gulf human capital, a promising wealth”.   The two-day...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 16 October, 2017 12:43 am

Copthorne Hotel Dubai begins refurbishment work on gym and restaurant

Copthorne Hotel Dubai, the popular hotel located in Port Saeed in Deira, will begin enhancement work at the Horizon Health Club and the Gazebo Terrace, as part of the property’s continued effort to ensure the high standards of its facilities.   The Dhs1-million refurbishment...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 16 October, 2017 12:01 am

Overwhelming Response to Just Cavalli Villas with Fashion Enthusiasts Snapping Up Phase One and Awaiting Second Release

DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the region, announced the complete sell out of all units in Phase One of Just Cavalli villas at its golf development AKOYA Oxygen. To cater to the strong investor interest, DAMAC Properties has announced the release of additional units for ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 October, 2017 11:40 am

Yahsat Awards Winners at Gitex Student Lab Competition 2017

Yahsat, the UAE-based satellite operator, and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), hosted the Student Lab award ceremony held on the 12th October at GITEX, to announce the top three winners. The first prize winner, announced on Thursday by Muna Almheiri, Yahsat’s Chief Human...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 15 October, 2017 11:33 am

Eight in 10 Saudis agree with move to lift ban on women driving: Arab News/YouGov poll

Almost eight in 10 Saudis who reside in the Kingdom agree with the decision to allow women to drive, with the majority of women saying they plan to apply for a license, an Arab News / YouGov poll has found. The wide-ranging poll of more than 500 adults revealed the models of car favored among...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 15 October, 2017 5:15 am

GITEX Technology Week Highlights

The 37th GITEX Technology Week kicked off in Dubai setting the tone for the future trends we should expect in technology. Digital transformation was the buzz word companies and governments talked about to bring about smart city solutions. At GITEX, some 4,000 exhibitors displayed...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 October, 2017 5:13 am

Najm to hire more female employees to serve women motorists

Najm for Insurance Services has announced that it will employ more Saudi women to deal with car accidents involving women drivers when they hit the road next June, according to Makkah daily. The company said the move was within the implementation of a royal order to issue driving licenses for...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 October, 2017 5:03 am

IMF advises KSA to ease austerity measures

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan revealed that the Kingdom may incrementally decrease its energy subsidies, and will take longer to achieve a balanced budget, since it is seeking to mitigate the impact of its drive to achieve public finance reform.   In an interview on...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 15 October, 2017 4:49 am

Emirates Publishers Association Discusses International Partnerships at Frankfurt Book Fair

As part of its ongoing efforts to work with potential new partners and exchange industry knowledge and expertise, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has met with leading representatives from the International Publishers Association (IPA) at its welcoming reception during the 69th edition of...

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