Business & Money | Sunday 21 February, 2016 2:54 am

GCC ministers plan to build Smart Cities

The Gulf authorities intend to adopt the ‘Smart Cities’ plan as part of the new housing projects being implemented in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in line with the policy of rationalization in the region, according to a Gulf official. Kuwait’s State Minister for...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 21 February, 2016 1:25 am

The Fashion Walk showcases unique Emirati designs and talents

CITY WALK, the dynamic open-air shopping and entertainment destination executed by Meraas, is set to host The Fashion Walk, a major design and fashion event that will feature the creations of Emirati female designers. The event, organized by creative media studio QUADRO, will be held from 18 to 22...

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Business & Money | Saturday 20 February, 2016 11:59 am

DAMAC Properties Announces ‘AYKON City’

DAMAC Properties has announced a major new project, destined to become another icon of Dubai’s real estate landscape.   ‘AYKON City’ is a six tower luxury project comprising Dubai’s first all-suites, 80 storey AYKON Hotel and Residences, a 63 storey DAMAC Maison...

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Business & Money | Saturday 20 February, 2016 6:21 am

Egypt looks to expand F&B xport base and halal influence at Gulfood

Egypt’s food and beverage industry is looking to expand its worldwide export footprint and leverage growing demand for halal products with a major promotion at next month’s Gulfood exhibition in Dubai – the world’s largest annual food and hospitality trade...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 19 February, 2016 7:02 am

Abdul Latif Jameel unveils long awaited Hybrid Toyota Prius

At a special event attended by automotive experts, anticipating motorists, and environment-conscious consumers, the new 2016 Toyota Prius was launched in Saudi Arabia, making its first debut to the GCC.    The Prius is also the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle in the market. Since ...

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Business & Money | Friday 19 February, 2016 3:13 am

Progress Distribution And Entrust Datacard Sign Distribution Agreement For The Middle East

Progress Distribution, a fast-growing IT distributor specializing in introducing emerging and disruptive technologies, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Entrust Datacard to promote its Certificate Services in the Middle East. As per agreement, Progress will strengthen ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 19 February, 2016 2:09 am

Sony Announces a New Type 1/2.6 22.5 Megapixel Exmor RS™

Sony Corporation (“Sony”) is announcing the commercialization of a new Exmor RS™ image sensor for smartphones and other devices that require increasingly better cameras and thinner form factors. The IMX318 is a type 1/2.6 stacked CMOS image sensor with 22.5 effective megapixels,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 February, 2016 4:00 pm

Julphar launches Turox in the UAE

Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) held a conference on February 12th 2016 at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City to announce the launch of Turox in the UAE.  The once-daily Non-Steroidal...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 18 February, 2016 3:20 pm

Microsoft Cloud Roadshow comes to UAE

To reiterate the cloud presence in the market, Microsoft will be hosting a free two- day training at the Hyatt Dubai Creek Heights on the 22nd and the 23rd of February. The cloud roadshow will bring technology experts to your city, who’ll be sharing valuable tips and techniques...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 February, 2016 3:02 pm

GCC Governments Set to Leapfrog European Countries in Digital Citizen Services

GCC governments have a unique opportunity to leapfrog Europe in deploying digital citizen services, one of the world’s leading technology companies announced today at the IDC Middle East CIO Summit.   As the Digital Economy accelerates, global government spending on mobility is set ...

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