Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:53 am

Middle East & Africa PC Decline Slows, with Return to Growth on the Horizon

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC market experienced a 13.3% year-on-year decline in shipments in the second quarter of 2016 to total 2.9 million units, according to global technology research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC). While this is a continuation of a long-running ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:45 am

SOUQ.com Launches Helpbit to offer Professional and After-Sales Services at Customers’ Doorstep

SOUQ.com has announced the launch of Helpbit to provide exceptional professional and after-sales services across the UAE. The innovative platform aggregates region’s leading professional service providers to offer customers a revolutionary solution to manage their daily...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:40 am

Dubai Culture Successfully Wraps Up Reading Corner Installation at Modhesh World

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for heritage, arts and culture, has successfully wrapped up its ‘Reading Corner’ installation at the 2016 edition of Modhesh World. The ‘Reading Corner’ by Dubai’ Culture’s...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:34 am

Kuwait: Healthcare Sector Accounts For 6 Out of Top 10 Construction Projects

Kuwait’s top 10 construction projects are worth almost US$12 Billion, according to a BNC Report commissioned by The Big 5 Kuwait 2016. Infrastructure developments, educational facilities and new housing projects are propelling the country’s construction industry, which is set to reach...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:32 am

Landmark Group stores fit out process is well underway at Mall of Qatar

Mall of Qatar and Landmark Group signed a strategic agreement that will see the leading retail and hospitality conglomerate introduce some of the world’s most beloved brands to Qatar, under one roof. This week, Landmark Group confirmed that its brand store fit out processes are well underway...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 1 September, 2016 9:55 am

BMW Group Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing for Middle East Region

The BMW Group Regional Office in Dubai, responsible for BMW and MINI business operations across the Middle East region, has announced the appointment of Dr. Hamid Haqparwar as Director of Sales and Marketing for BMW Group in the Middle East, effective 1st October 2016.  He succeeds Ralf...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 1 September, 2016 2:59 am

LG, Global Leader IN 21:9 Aspect Monitors, to Unveil Latest Innovative Lineup at IFA

LG Electronics (LG), the industry leader in wide 21:9 aspect monitors for three consecutive years, is prepared to unveil two new 21:9 UltraWideTM monitors at IFA 2016 in Berlin. The 38-inch UltraWideTM curved monitor (model 38UC99) and 144Hz IPS 21:9 Curved UltraWideTM gaming monitor ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 4:16 pm

Dubai International Financial Centre Posts Strong Growth and Reaches Major Milestones in First Half of 2016

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub for the US$7.8 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced the successful results of its first half 2016 operating review. DIFC continually ranks highly in different international rankings and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 4:09 pm

Nakheel to partner with Hilton Worldwide for new hotel at Dubai’s Jumeirah Village

Dubai master developer Nakheel today signed a Letter of Intent with Hilton Worldwide to manage a new, 256-room hotel at Jumeirah Village Triangle.  Under the proposed agreement, the 18-storey hotel will be managed under the DoubleTree by Hilton brand, known for its warm, friendly service...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 3:42 pm

The Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards return to Marbella

After the resounding success of the 2015 Gala Ceremony which took place at the Trans Resort Bali the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards are returning to Marbella for their 4th annual event on October 15th at the magnificent Villa Padierna Palace Hotel. The event will play host...

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