Culture & Education | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:56 pm

Islamic banks in GCC likely to outperform conventional counterparts

The profitability of Islamic banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is likely to outpace that of their conventional peers for the second consecutive year in 2017 on the back of stronger margins and the resilient cost of risk, said a report issued by Moody’s Investors...

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Government | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:48 pm

Shoura delegation to take part in Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union conference

A Shoura Council delegation led by the speaker of the council, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Asheikh, will participate in the 24th conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union on Monday in the Moroccan capital Rabat. The Shoura delegation will include a member of the executive committee for the Arab...

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Government | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:30 pm

King Salman’s Asian tour seen bolstering ties with friendly countries

RIYADH: King Salman’s tour of Asia has given a new dimension to bilateral relations with countries of the region, commentators said. The tour comes at a time when the Kingdom is working keenly to diversify its economy, having launched the ambitious Vision 2030 reform plan. Mohammed...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 18 March, 2017 8:00 am

Sleeker, Faster, Smarter – unbeatable smartphone bundles await shoppers at GITEX Shopper Spring

Thinner, faster and even more intelligent than we could have imagined, smartphones are back with a bang this year and leading brands are giving customers more for their money than ever before. Smartphone users are increasingly reliant on their devices and with 97% of UAE residents using...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 18 March, 2017 6:00 am

Water Quality Testing Advances Ten Times the Current Standards with new Promega AppliTek Collaboration

Rapid and reliable on-line measurement of water quality with sensitivity more than ten times current standards is now available to the water industry. Promega Corporation and AppliTek (Belgium, Europe) are teaming to offer advanced technology for microbial pathogen monitoring of process water and...

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Healthcare | Saturday 18 March, 2017 5:00 am

KUWAIT NEW MATERNITY HOSPITAL

SSH, in joint-venture with Studio Altieri, signed the main design consultancy agreement for the design of the Kuwait New Maternity Hospital (KNMH) with design and build contractor Impresa Pizzarotti & C SpA. As part of a national hospital regeneration programme, the Ministry of Health (MOH)...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 18 March, 2017 3:24 am

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS AND THE YEAR OF GIVING WITH LEGOLAND® WATER PARK

–LEGOLAND® Water Park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, plans to put a smile on the faces of guests during March with a host of activities and giveaways set to take place to celebrate the International Day of Happiness from...

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Government | Friday 17 March, 2017 12:36 pm

THE UAE GOES GREEN FOR IRELAND’S NATIONAL DAY

Some of the world’s most iconic landmarks again went green to celebrate Ireland’s National Day as part of Tourism Ireland’s eight annual Global Greening initiative. InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Cayan Tower and Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium went green for the first time...

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Beauty & Style | Friday 17 March, 2017 11:55 am

Swarovski and Dana Al Tuwarish Join Hands to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Kuwait

Swarovski hosted a dazzling event celebrating the occasion of Mother’s Day, in collaboration with Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger, Dana Al Tuwarish aka Daneeda_t. The event took place on the 14th of March at the Swarovski boutique at The Avenues in Kuwait and was the ideal way to honor the most ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 17 March, 2017 7:00 am

Turkish Airlines continues to provide limitless comfort for its passengers before and after flights

From the exclusive Arrival Lounge at Istanbul Ataturk Airport; the “Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul” to the advanced personal screens with updated options, Turkish Airlines continuously works on improving its award-winning service quality even further.   Turkish Airlines,...

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