Technology & IT | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 3:34 pm

First time in the MENA VIVA Bahrain launches Unified Communication Cloud Services Powered by Avaya

VIVA Bahrain, the Kingdom’s most innovative telecom operator, has collaborated with Avaya, a global leader in business communications software, systems and services, to offer Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) for businesses across the island.    VIVA Bahrain will...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 2:17 pm

First UAE Rain Enhancement Program Award Ceremony to Honor Winners during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, winners of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science’s inaugural cycle will be announced and honoured on January 19, 2016 at a gala award...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 2:01 pm

Healthcare Operators and Insurers prepare for mandatory healthcare insurance across the GCC

With mandatory healthcare insurance coming into place across the region and medical pricing and inflation continuing to rise, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and solutions providers must ensure their business models are ready to cater to the significant impact it will have on the...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 1:56 pm

Ford Invests in Making Customer Experience as Strong as Its Cars with FordPass

As part of its transformation into an auto and mobility company, Ford is introducing FordPass® – a platform that reimagines the relationship between automaker and consumer. FordPass aims to do for car owners what iTunes did for music fans.    FordPass members can talk to...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 1:50 pm

Saudi’s USD 100 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects to Meet Skyrocketing Power Needs

More than USD 100 billion in Saudi renewable energy projects will help meet its skyrocketing energy demand and diversify its energy sector, industry experts said today in the build-up to the World Future Energy Summit.   The Kingdom’s energy demand is expected to grow by 45 percent ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 1:47 pm

ARAB HEALTH : the preferred trade show for French companies

130 French companies will be taking part in Arab Health-Medlab, from January 25-28, 2016. With 1,440 m2 in exhibition space across 2 halls, 1 entirely dedicated to laboratory equipment and diagnostics, and expanding every year, the international trade show for medical systems offers a prime venue...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 11:20 am

Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker™

Latest survey data pointed to softer growth of Dubai’s private sector at the end of 2015. The headline seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index - a composite indicator designed to give an accurate overview of operating conditions in the non-oil private sector economy...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 10:26 am

Dubai Parks and Resorts and Etisalat to create an integrated theme park experience using smart technology

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, and Etisalat announced their collaboration in creating the region’s first-of-its-kind integrated ‘smart’ theme park resort in the United Arab Emirates.   Together, Dubai Parks and...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 10:17 am

Etisalat UAE wins Best Practice Award in Internal Audit

Etisalat UAE’s Internal Audit department was recognised with the prestigious Overall ‘Best Practice Award in Internal Audit’ for the private sector during the 5th Chief Audit Executive Conference, held under the patronage of H.E. Engineer Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri – UAE...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 6:21 am

Wermuth Asset Management (WAM) launches Green Gateway Fund 2

Wermuth Asset Management (WAM), specialising in impact investments, is launching another private equity fund, with a focus on European growth companies within the area of resource efficiency and renewable energy. “In the Middle East the Green Gateway Fund 2 is directed towards institutional,...

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