Beauty & Style | Monday 11 April, 2016 3:31 pm

Fashion Forward Dubai Showcases Middle Eastern Fashion To Global Consumers

Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD), the region’s progressive fashion platform, endorsed by the Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC), closed its Fall/Winter ’16 season to great acclaim from industry figures, having presented 39 apparel, jewellery and accessories designers to a hugely...

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Technology & IT | Monday 11 April, 2016 3:22 pm

GE and CMEC help Pakistan meet critical power needs

GE announced today a deal with China Machinery Engineering Corp (CMEC) to supply two 330 megawatt (MW) boilers to Engro Powergen Thar (Private) Limited, CMEC’s joint venture with Pakistani companies for the Thar Block II Power Plant. The project will support Pakistan’s move to use...

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Government | Monday 11 April, 2016 3:16 pm

Customs initiatives on display at DIGAE grab visitors attention

The initiatives put on display by Dubai Customs at the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition (DIGAE) 2016 have certainly stood out among the rest at the first day of the 3-day mega exhibition. They were greatly applauded by visitors as they provided tools to deliver better Customs...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 April, 2016 2:12 pm

Dubai Chamber analysis shows UAE retail sector growing 5% each year through 2017

Retailing in the UAE is expected to reach AED 200 billion by 2017, growing by a 5% on average each year, according to an analysis by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Consumer spending is also expected to continue rising in the medium-term, with growth rates projected to stabilize at...

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Culture & Education | Monday 11 April, 2016 2:07 pm

An AUS official is one of only ten selected for NACADA Emerging Leaders Program

Dr. Mehvash Ali, Director of the Academic Support Center (ASC) at American University of Sharjah (AUS), has been selected for the Emerging Leaders Program of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). Dr. Ali is one of only ten who have been selected internationally for the...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 April, 2016 1:56 pm

Empower urges real estate developers to adopt district cooling as a cost-effective and environment-friendly method

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the largest district cooling services provider in the world, urged real estate development companies participating at Cityscape Abu Dhabi, a significant real estate event taking place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 12 to 14...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 April, 2016 1:55 pm

Al Majaz Waterfront Unveils Details of First Ever ‘Sharjah Throwdown’

Al Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah's premier tourist and leisure destination, has unveiled the details of Sharjah's first ever 'Throwdown' challenge, which will take place on Friday, April 15, at Al Majaz Waterfront. Hosting 55 male and female competitors from 13 countries, the activity...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 April, 2016 10:44 am

Cayan Group Acquires Off-Plan Permits for Samaya

Cayan Group, the leading property developer in the Middle East, is to launch Samaya Project in the prime area of Erga, north western Riyadh. Spread on 1 million square meters, the billion-riyal project is set to become the ultimate residential destination, offering integrated services in Wadi...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 April, 2016 9:59 am

Dow Wins US Water Prize

The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) has been awarded the prestigious U.S. Water Prize by the U.S. Water Alliance for its work in promoting and enabling more sustainable use and management by companies across the water value chain.  The prize is awarded annually, and this year, Dow is...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 11 April, 2016 9:48 am

Jessica Chastain Shines In Piaget Jewellery At The Singapore Premiere Of The Huntsman – Winter’s War

Award-winning actor and Piaget International brand ambassador Jessica Chastain stepped out in style on the red carpet at the Singapore premiere of the much-anticipated The Huntsman – Winter’s War.  True to her classical glamour style, Jessica Chastain dazzled in Piaget diamonds,...

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