Government | Thursday 15 September, 2016 12:42 pm

Hajis start leaving Mina

The valley of Mina on Wednesday appeared serene. The din and bustle of the first two days of Haj had almost died down as many pilgrims left Mina for Makkah and Madinah. On Wednesday, the second day of Tashriq, the pilgrims who were in a hurry threw stones at the three walls symbolizing the Satan ...

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Beauty & Style | Thursday 15 September, 2016 10:52 am

First ever all day shoes event hits the Middle East Brought by Marie Claire Arabia in partnership with Level Shoes!

This October Marie Claire Arabia is getting dressed SHOES FIRST™. Embarking on a multi-dimensional celebration of shoes, considered by many women to be the most important part of any outfit, the title has partnered with Level Shoes, the leading destination for footwear in the Middle East to...

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Sports | Thursday 15 September, 2016 10:20 am

Football fans gear up for start of Arabian Gulf League live and exclusively on Abu Dhabi Sports HD

Football fans across the region are gearing up for the start of what looks set to be an explosive season of football as the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) starts on Friday, September 16, 2016. All matches can be watched on Abu Dhabi Sports and Dubai Sports channels, exclusively on OSN the region’s ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 September, 2016 9:59 am

Genetec Announces Mission Control—Situational Intelligence and Decision Support System

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions today announced Mission Control, a unique Decision Support System (DSS) that will provide security professionals in the Middle East with new levels of situational intelligence, system visualization, ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:28 pm

Jumeirah Golf Estates recognized as a Top Real Estate Company in the Arab World

Jumeirah Golf Estates has been honoured by Forbes Middle East as a Top Real Estate Company in the Arab World, citing its contribution to shaping the country’s landscape as key to its accolade.   Senior executives from Jumeirah Golf Estates received the award at a gala dinner...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:23 pm

Al Noor Island celebrates Eid Al Adha with a Trio of Creative Workshops 

Visitors to Al Noor Island this Eid Al Adha tested their artistic talents at a series of evening workshops designed to inspire their creativity. Sharjah’s picturesque tourist and leisure destination hosted three premium free-of-charge craft sessions, with jewellery making, greeting card...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:21 pm

Karcher to Launch New Carpet Cleaning Machine at Hotel Show 2016

Karcher, the world leader in innovative cleaning technology solutions will launch its latest addition for deep and intermediate cleaning of carpets for the Middle East market at The Hotel Show 2016 from 17-19 September 2016.  “When the machine is used for deep cleaning the area...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:17 pm

Top-Level Experts in Islamic Economy to Speak in the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016

The third Global Islamic Economy Summit is set to feature a number of top-level decision makers, speakers, and researchers in the field of Islamic economy.    Bearing the theme “Inspiring Change”, the summit will take place on October 11 and 12, 2016, in Madinat...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 2:15 pm

​​A Brand New Invention Turns Beach Umbrellas into Mobile Phone Chargers

CGN energy, a prestigious Greek firm providing environmentally-friendly energy solutions, is coming to Dubai with their brand new invention which turns umbrellas at the hotels and resorts’ beaches to mobile phone chargers to be used around the clock. CGN has pitched this offer to...

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Government | Wednesday 14 September, 2016 1:43 pm

‘Haj rituals proceeding according to plans’

A top official said all security and military units participating in the management of Haj were serving in accordance with security and preventive plans set up before the pilgrimage started. Gen. Osman bin Nasser Al-Muhrej, director general of public security and chairman of the Haj Security...

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