Technology & IT | Thursday 28 April, 2016 2:45 pm

Huawei P9 launches in the Middle East with dual camera lens, reinvents smartphone photography in collaboration with Leica

Today, at an exclusive launch event at Dubai Design District – d3, Huawei Consumer Business Group unveiled the highly anticipated Huawei P9 and P9 Plus across the region. Created in collaboration with Leica, the dual-lens P9 sets a new standard in smartphone photography.   The Huawei...

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Beauty & Style | Thursday 28 April, 2016 1:07 pm

Pure Gold Group announces AED 1.2 Billion GCC expansion plan

UAE based award winning retail conglomerate, Pure Gold Group has announced plans to invest AED 1.2 billion (approx. 400 Million USD) to expand its regional operations by the year 2030.   While the primary investment of AED 1 Billion will be in the jewelry sector, the company will also...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 1:03 pm

The Great Mid-Market Hotel Debate set to rage on through 2020

The influence of Millennials and their preference for quality over luxury, as well as the rise of a new breed of trendy and tech-friendly mid-market hotel brands, was the focus of a dedicated PwC-hosted panel session today (Wednesday, 27 April 2016), with a line-up of international hoteliers...

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Sports | Thursday 28 April, 2016 12:58 pm

Omar Al Somah excited to meet fans and celebrate the launch of adidas’ new HomeCourt store in Al Salaam Mall, Jeddah

adidas is delighted to announce a new date for the special visit of Al Ahli football star Omar Al Somah. After helping his side to get to the top of the league Al Somah will now help adidas celebrate launch the opening of the new adidas HomeCourt store in the Al Salaam Mall.  Al Somah...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 9:13 am

UNEP Recognises Empower efforts in ‘Global District Energy in Cities Initiative’

Following the UAE’s signing of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change during a high-level signing ceremony at United Nations Head Quarters in New York on 22nd April, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling company, received an official ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 8:53 am

KidzMondo Doha signs partnership agreement with LBDI HOLDING

 In a step towards making the indoor theme park a more vibrant and lively place for young visitors, KidzMondo Doha, Qatar’s one-of-a-kind miniature edutainment city, has partnered with LBDI HOLDING – Mister Pizza and Crepe & More, to add a fun culinary experience to its wide...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 8:11 am

Dubai Hosts the 1st Global Franchise Market Next November

INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – member of INDEX Holding signed a joint development agreement earlier today with Franchise Souq, a specialized company in the marketing rights and franchise labels. Through this agreement INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions will organize The Global Franchise ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 7:37 am

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company records a 13.7% rise in sales

 Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C.) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2016, ended 31st March 2016, recording a net profit of QR 49.4 million as compared to QR 43.1 million for the same period in 2015, bringing the rate of increase in profits to 14.6%. Similarly, ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 7:04 am

AVERDA STARTS OPERATION OF ITS SECOND MEDICAL WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY IN THE SULTANATE OF OMAN

Averda entered the Omani waste management market in 2005 when it constructed, installed, commissioned and operated the Medical Waste Treatment Plant (MWTP) in Muscat Governorate (Al Multaqa) on behalf of the Ministry of Health. In December 2015, Averda was awarded a second 5-year contract for the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 6:34 am

Barwa Bank’s AGM approves 10% cash dividend for shareholders

Barwa Bank convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday the 25th of April 2016, during which the results for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2015, and the cash dividends of 10 percent to shareholders, were approved.   During the AGM, all items on the agenda were discussed,...

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