Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 2:48 am

Deloitte: GCC is one step closer to VAT implementation

Agreements were reached in recent days by members of the GCC on certain design aspects of the Value Added Tax (VAT) systems that are expected to be implemented around the region over time. These agreements mark an important step forward in the increasingly important fiscal reform debate and provide ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 1:52 am

GOIC: "Specialist Group" is the exclusive sponsor for the transport of the Gulf Metrology Forum

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) announced that "Specialist Group" is the exclusive sponsor of transportation in the First Gulf Metrology Forum and accompanying exhibition. The Forum is held in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment in the State of Qatar, and...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 4:47 pm

DUBAI TO WELCOME ‘HOME SERVICE’ BEAUTY CONCEPT – ‘BLOWOUT&GO’

Over 500 International and regional VIP’s came together to celebrate the arrival of the London based ‘beauty at your door’ concept to Dubai in absolute style at the Grosvenor House on Wednesday, 25th November 2015. Guests made up of women in business, entrepreneurs, senior...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 3:29 pm

The French company, Babilou Group, announces the opening of Babilou Downtown Dubai

 The prestigious French company, Babilou Group, opened its first Signature Nursery in Downtown Dubai, in November 2015 and announced the opening of its second branch in Umm Suqeim in the coming few weeks.  His Excellency the Ambassador of France to the UAE, Mr. Michel Miraillet and the ...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 3:26 pm

Introducing Movado Edge – A Dynamic New Collection in collaboration with Yves Behar

MOVADO proudly announces the launch of its new dynamic collection, Movado Edge.  Movado Edge infuses an icon of modern design with stunning new shape and texture. This new watch collection was developed in collaboration with renowned modern industrial designer Yves Béhar and his...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:57 pm

WCU: Commodities relieved by weak dollar but Opec haunts oil

Commodities with the exception of energy traded higher this week not least due to a welcome boost from a weaker dollar. The Opec meeting in Vienna created a nervous backdrop for oil while gold traders remained transfixed on the potential negative impact of a near certain December US rate...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:43 pm

Sadara Successfully Starts Up First Solution Polyethylene Plant in the Middle East

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), the world’s largest chemical complex ever built in a single phase, has successfully started up its first production plant, moving on schedule from the construction to the operational phase.   Sadara’s first product – Linear Low...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:12 pm

Ericsson officially launches its first hardware and software distribution Centre in the Middle East

  Ericsson officially inaugurated its first telecom equipment hardware and software distribution centre in the Middle East in a form of a ribbon cutting ceremony under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, and Chief Executive Emirates ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:53 pm

Etihad Airways James Hogan Named One Of The 25 Most Influential Business Travel Executives In 2015

James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been recognized as one of the 25 most influential business travel executives by Business Travel News (BTN), the premier industry publication for corporate travel...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:47 pm

Winners of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award Announced in Dubai

National Geographic Channel; Hiroshi Ishiguro, Professor of the Department of Innovation Systems in the Graduate School of Engineering Science at Osaka University; and Ahmed Alshugairi, presenter of 'Khawatir' television programme, have been adjudged as winners of...

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