Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 4:15 pm

The dusitD2 hotel brand is set to launch in the U.A.E.

Thailand-based hospitality group Dusit International announces the launch of its dusitD2 brand in the United Arab Emirates this July with the opening of the dusitD2 Kenz Dubai. The hotel joins the Dusit Residence Dubai Marina as the second property launched in the Emirate with local partner Al...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 4:02 pm

Rashid Bin Mohammed's Center for Holy Quran Memorization opens under ‘To Heavens, Rashid!’ initiative

Under the patronage of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai, Her Highness Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum; the Rashid Bin Mohammed's Center for Holy Quran Memorization was inaugurated today (Tuesday, May ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 2:12 pm

PCFC and GDRFA to celebrate 100 grooms at Dubai Customs’ 5th Mass Wedding

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) affiliated entities are all on board for the mass wedding initiative, to be organised for the fifth year in a row by Dubai Customs. In addition to PCFC’s affiliated entities, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs- Dubai ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 2:10 pm

Jawaher Al Qasimi Praises UAE’s Wise Leadership for Supporting Child Rights and Cancer Patients

  Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has praised the UAE's wise leadership for ensuring the rights of children and supporting patients with cancer.   Her...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 1:54 pm

Samsonite to acquire luxury brand Tumi; set to expand market leadership

Samsonite, the world’s leading travel brand, has announced plans to acquire luxury brand Tumi for US$1.8 billion. The acquisition is expected to significantly expand Samsonite’s presence in the premium business and luggage segment by leveraging Tumi’s best-in-class...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 12:30 pm

Saud Bin Saqr Foundation for Youth Project Development Organizes RAK SMEs Forum

The Saud Bin Saqr Foundation for youth project development organized the forum of Ras Al Khaimah SMEs at Al Hamra Convention Centre, under the sponsorship of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The forum aimed to achieve the goals of the organization in developing the SME business sector and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 12:00 pm

France & UAE share values of creativity 1,050 guests from the business community celebrated Creativity in Dubai!

French major companies and SMEs, local partners and authorities as well as international VIP guests… all attended together the annual Gala Dinner of the French Business Council in Dubai and Northern Emirates, the largest French business community event of the year in the UAE! This remarkable ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 11:40 am

Gulf Capital Acquires 100% of Multibrands to Capitalise on the Growth in Consumption in Saudi Arabia

Gulf Capital, one of the largest and most active alternative investment firms in the Middle East, announced today that it has acquired 100% of Multibrands Trading Co, one of largest food and beverage (F&B) distributors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with an annual turnover in excess of US$100...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 11:23 am

Dubai’s office market remains positive with strong corporate occupier demand for good quality accommodation

Dubai’s office market continues to see strong demand for good quality, efficient, and well located accommodations, resulting in declining vacancy rates in key sub-markets according to Q1 2016 Dubai MarketView by global real estate consultancy firm CBRE. In TECOM and DIFC, demand is currently...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 11:15 am

Pakistan’s underbanked get evolved mobile money services from Easypaisa and Ericsson

Pakistan has an estimated population of 199 million, with approximately 60 percent of people living on under USD 2 a day and only 15 percent reported to have a bank account. To accelerate the uptake of mobile money services among the underbanked in Pakistan, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces...

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