Technology & IT | Thursday 19 May, 2016 5:00 am

Evaporative Coolers Gain Share Over Traditional Coolers in the GCC

Portacool, LLC, the Texas-based global leader in evaporative cooling solutions, predicts double digit growth in the UAE and other parts of the Middle East and North Africa markets, which are expected to experience hotter climates as a result of forecasted weather...

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Business & Money | Thursday 19 May, 2016 4:35 am

MoI Awards UAE Citizenship to 152 Candidates Born to Emirati Mothers

On Tuesday morning, the Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, awarded UAE citizenship to 152 eligible candidates born to Emirati mothers, during a celebration organized by the General Directorate of Naturalization at the Naturalization,...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 19 May, 2016 4:28 am

Autobahn A9: Audi research car “Jack” shows social competence

Audi once again confirms its leading role in the field of piloted driving. Its latest research car, the Audi A7 piloted driving concept “Jack,” has not only learned how to autonomously perform all of its driving maneuvers on the expressway. Above all, it has learned how to show...

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Business & Money | Thursday 19 May, 2016 4:26 am

Quartet of Inspiring Entrepreneurs Discuss Business Success at Second Ever StartUp Academy Sharjah

The science of entrepreneurship was presented on Tuesday at the second ever StartUp Academy Sharjah series, an activity for established and aspiring business owners. Organised by the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), operating under Nama Women Advancement Establishment, and ITP Publishing, the ...

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Healthcare | Thursday 19 May, 2016 2:31 am

AESG Addresses Sterile Environment Needs of Healthcare Sector with Middle East’s First HEPA Filter Testing Service

In a bid to address a crucial market gap, AESG today announced the launch of its new HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter testing and certification service. Although vital to facilities such as operating theatres, pharmaceutical labs, and safety cabinets, this announcement marks the first...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 11:18 pm

Alitalia: journey to excellence

 Alitalia has delivered strong progress in the 18 months since the launch of a major industrial plan to re-engineer the airline to compete effectively on the global aviation stage.   The new Alitalia began operations on January 1, 2015 following a €1.76 billion recapitalisation ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 4:39 pm

AIWF celebrates its 15th Anniversary with a Celebration and Gala Concert at Kensington Palace in London

On Tuesday, 26 April 2016, the Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) was honoured to receive over 120 VIPs, dignitaries and distinguished guests for its 15th Anniversary Celebration and Gala Concert at Kensington Palace in London, England.   This spectacular Commemoration, themed ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 3:26 pm

Emirates NBD gives away Bentley to grand prize winner of mega customer promotion

Emirates NBD, one of the leading banks in the region, announced the winners of its mega customer promotion. The bank gave away the grand prize, a Bentley Mulsanne, along with five Breitling GMT and 125 Breitling Colt watches to the winners. The ceremony was held at Emirates NBD’s headquarters ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 3:24 pm

Dubai Customs gives 2.5% of its vacancies to the differently-abled at Careers UAE 2016

The first two days at Careers UAE 2016 were quite busy at the Dubai Customs stands, as a total of 1,000 job applications were lodged thus far; 403 of which were handed over to the staff at both exhibition stands, while 597 applications were emailed to DC careers email address.   Around 40...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 2:47 pm

IKEA Group opens its first Distribution Center in the Middle East

Yesterday, IKEA Group opened the doors to its first Distribution Center in the Middle East. The vast development will support the brand’s ambitious plans to expand across the region.    Located in Dubai South, the new unit boasts 100,000 square meters of storage space, which...

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