Business & Money | Wednesday 17 August, 2016 12:36 pm

Modell’s launches the world’s first Snapchat ‘Back to School Campaign’

Marka PJSC (DFM: MARKA), the first public stock retail operator in the UAE, has launched the world’s first Snapchat ‘Back to School campaign’ by Modell’s - a social media initiative that will announce the sports store’s special offers for the new term, and which will...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 17 August, 2016 11:58 am

DEALING WITH THE CYBER THREAT

Since the 2010 discovery of the Stuxnet worm targeted at industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs), the Middle East has been central to the increased profile of cyber security threats facing industrial enterprises worldwide. The 2012 security breach of a leading oil and gas company in the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 17 August, 2016 11:30 am

eSecurityDen 2017 Set to Debut in Dubai, UAE

A latest survey of International Data Corporation (IDC) Connect found that organizations in the United Arab Emirates are lacking in efficient security infrastructure.  According to eSecurtiyDen, a UK based organization, even though experts and solution providers worldwide are offering...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 17 August, 2016 11:18 am

A.C. Nielsen Report ranks Himalaya as UAE’s No. 1 Face wash brand

Himalaya has been ranked as No. 1 face wash brand in UAE according to a recent A.C. Nielsen Retail Index Report for the period MAT (Moving Annual Total) May-June 2016.  UAE’s face wash category is valued at AED 55 million with a growth rate of 1%,  however Himalaya ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 17 August, 2016 11:13 am

The UAE Board on Books for Young People Concludes Book Donation Campaign for Refugee Children

The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), the national branch of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), has concluded its book donation campaign for refugee children residing in a number of countries.    Held in collaboration with ‘Fairytales,’ ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 17 August, 2016 11:09 am

Canon Middle East assists financial, retail businesses with new cheque scanner range

Canon Middle East, world-leader in imaging solutions,  today launches four new imageFORMULA cheque scanners, the CR-190i II and CR190i II UV, and the CR-135i II and CR-135 II UV. These high performance devices extend Canon’s cheque scanner range and provide a wider choice for banks,...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 17 August, 2016 11:00 am

Ensure Your Data is Not Taken Hostage: Ransomware Remediation Strategies for Businesses in the UAE

After slowing slightly in mid-2015, ransomware has overall regained its rapid growth rate. According to the June 2016 McAfee Labs Threats Report, total ransomware grew 116% year-over-year for the period ending March 31. Total ransomware rose 26% from Q4 2015 to Q1 2016 as lucrative...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 17 August, 2016 10:31 am

Fadi Qassim Appointed CEO of Ewaan Global Residential

Ewaan Global Residential Company, the leading real estate development company in Saudi Arabia, has announced the appointment of Eng. Fadi Qassim as its new CEO, succeeding Mr. Riyadh Al-Thagafi, who decided to vacate the position after a very successful four-year stint at the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 August, 2016 10:25 am

The Dubai Summer Pass: City Entertainment Offer Proves a Great Success

Now in its 18th year, the "Dubai Summer Surprises" campaign is the highlight of the city's summer calendar, with events and activities for the whole family.  As part of this campaign The Dubai Summer Pass, Dubai's best ever summer entertainment offer, is giving ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 August, 2016 5:53 am

‘HAPPIEST 5K ON THE PLANETTM’ Brings New Tropicolor World Tour To Dubai

The Color Run™ presented by Daman’s ActiveLife will return on 12 November 2016 with a fun and fresh new twist, as its Tropicolor World Tour bursts into Dubai with a 5k stay-cation packed full of island-style colors, music and unforgettable memories. The Tropicolor World Tour takes...

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