Technology & IT | Tuesday 10 May, 2016 3:20 pm

XTOUCH sponsors the 2016 Global Symposium for Regulators

 XTOUCH, the leading new age consumer electronics brand has today announced sponsoring  the 2016 International Telecommunication Union Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) to be held from 11th to 14th 2016 at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.   The theme for GSR-16 is Be Empowered, Be...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 10 May, 2016 3:18 pm

Medical insurers in the region are projecting significantly higher costs for 2016

The cost of employee health care benefits in the Middle East and Africa region is trending higher, driven largely by the higher cost of hospital and inpatient services, medical technology, and the overuse of services, according to a survey of medical insurers by Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 May, 2016 3:14 pm

On 26 and 27 May in Lausanne, Switzerland, leaders in brain science and finance will convene at the third conference of The Brain Forum

The event will be divided into 2 sections – with Day 1 focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation, and Day 2 on new advances in science and technology.    During Day 1, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Day, entrepreneurs and investors will share their expertise in...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 May, 2016 3:09 pm

University of Dubai grants 50% scholarship to outstanding undergraduate students from all nationalities

University of Dubai has announced a unique scholarship plan offering 50% discount on tuition fees for undergraduate courses to outstanding national and international students scoring 90% and above in their high schools.    Announcing the scheme during an academic meeting at the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 May, 2016 3:02 pm

ENOC Lubricants and SODIKart International race into partnership

ENOC Lubricants, a division of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), today announced a sponsorship agreement with SODIKart International, one of the leading karting teams in the region, to provide premium lubricants for the entire fleet of go-kart vehicles.    As part of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 May, 2016 2:52 pm

‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ to be Performed at Masrah Al Qasba-Theatre Tomorrow (Thursday)

‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ is set to enthral little ones when it is performed tomorrow ( Thursday 12th May 2016) at Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure, tourist and family destination. The production is a theatrical version of the popular children’s short story of the same...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 May, 2016 2:47 pm

ATM 2016 attracts record 28,000 visitors

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016 posted a 7% year-on-year rise in visitor numbers with more than 28,000 trade visitors attending the show, which took place from 25-28 April at Dubai World Trade Centre. Leading with a topical mid-market theme, the initial results for the 23rd travel and tourism...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 May, 2016 1:44 pm

DAMAC Properties Dubai reports net profit of AED 1.05 billion in first quarter of 2016

DAMAC Properties Dubai Co. PJSC (DFM: DAMAC) (“DAMAC” or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-end property in the Middle East, announces results for the three months ending 31 March 2016.    During the first three months of 2016, DAMAC recorded revenues...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 May, 2016 1:32 pm

Dubai Chamber calls for stimulating partnerships between UAE, South African businesses

Chamber-organised trade mission holds meetings with public and private sector and South African chambers’ officials  Al Ghurair: Dubai’s non-oil trade with South Africa last year reached AED 8.4 billion ($2.3 billion) up from AED 5.5 billion in 2010 UAE Ambassador to South...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 May, 2016 11:25 am

Automechanika 2016: For Everyone Who Demands a Bit More

The shared trade fair presentation of the four LuK, INA, FAG and Ruville brands is the result of the in 2014 implemented bundling of the sales activities at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. This was undertaken in order to strengthen the company on the global spare parts market and to work towards ...

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