Technology & IT | Sunday 12 July, 2015 2:23 pm

Middle East Digital Economy Expected to Double by 2018

As the region continues to diversify its economy, the Middle East’s business landscape is quickly adopting latest technologies to capture competitive advantages arising from leveraging the Internet of Things,  big data & predictive analytics and further leveraging mobile technology ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 12 July, 2015 2:03 pm

Zain and Ericsson enter new agreements to offer differentiated user experience in Iraq

Zain Iraq and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have today announced an extension of their managed services deal, which would otherwise have ended in 2016, for three additional years to the end of 2019. The partnership was initially forged in 2011 as part of Zain Iraq’s ambition to deliver a...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 12 July, 2015 2:00 pm

Empower runs summer campaign themed ‘Set to 24°C and Save’

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has launched an emirate-wide summer campaign to reducedistrict cooling (DC) consumption and boost transparency levels in its billing methodology, as part of effective communication with its rapidly growing customer base.   The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:50 pm

Celebrate Eid al Fitr with a Relaxing Spa Treatment at Emirates Grand Hotel

Emirates Grand Hotel offers an exclusive Spa package treatment to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a renewed and relaxing mind and body.    The hotel spa offers a revitalized combination treatment of 45-minute full body massage with a 30-minute express facial for only AED280. Experience...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:44 pm

MENA M&A Market Stalls, During 2Q2015, Well Behind Its 3-Year Rebound

The MENA M&A market markedly regressed during 2Q2015, well behind its prolonged 3-year revived activity. The overall 12-month activity now falls short from a sustained and marked rebound mainly due to the regional political turmoil which is cited amongst the major factors weighing on investor...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:40 pm

Enjoy the treats of Eid, the right way.

As the holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end, it’s the time for bigger celebrations with Eid. But while you might be ready to enjoy the sweets and delicacies after a month of fasting, your body might not be.    During Eid, the consumption of sweets and sugar-coated dishes...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:32 pm

Qatar Airways Migrates Systems to the Ooredoo Data Centre

Ooredoo and Qatar Airways have expanded their strategic partnership, with the national airline moving both its primary and backup data to Ooredoo’s cloud-hosting platform.   As part of the migration, Qatar Airways has moved its systems and infrastructure to the world-class Ooredoo...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:31 pm

United Arab Emirates University is now an official IELTS test Centre

His Excellency Dr. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, Vice Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, signed a cooperative agreement with the British Council for the accreditation of the Center for Continuing Education at UAEU to hold IELTS tests, starting in July, 2015. The aim of this agreement is to...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:00 pm

Samsung Electronics Unveils Xpress C430/C480 Color Printer

Samsung Electronics announced its new Xpress C430 and C480 series of color printers and multi-function printers. The series include C430/430W single-function color printers, C480/480W multi-function printers that can print, copy, and scan, and C480FN/C480FW 4-in-1 MFPs with additional faxing...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 12 July, 2015 9:16 am

BOSS BOTTLED OUD: a journey in compelling masculinity – now at Paris Gallery

-          Paris Gallery is pleased to announce the launch of Boss Bottled Oud.  And to celebrate the arrival of the new fragrance, members of the media were invited to Paris Gallery, The Dubai Mall, for an exclusive discovery session led by P&G ...

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