Technology & IT | Monday 11 May, 2015 12:08 am

Acer Launches 11-inch Convertible Notebook, the Aspire R 11

Acer announced the smallest addition to its convertible notebook line-up – the Aspire R 11 with 11.6-inch display. This compact notebook makes the most of small spaces with a uniquely-designed 360-degree hinge that allows it to convert fluidly between four modes for creating and sharing. Up to 8...

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Business & Money | Sunday 10 May, 2015 4:37 pm

Qatar Rail awarded ISO certification for Quality Management

Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), the company overseeing the construction of the Qatar’s integrated railway network, was awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management system. The accolade followed management systems audits of the Qatar Rail QSHESE department by Lloyds Register ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 10 May, 2015 4:33 pm

Al Rumaithi Council Calls for Consolidating and Spreading the Culture of Reporting Crime

In a recently held Ministry of Interior Council, participants called for establishing the culture of reporting crime and spreading this practice in its various forms. The council, entitled “The Culture of Reporting Crime and its Impact on Society”, was hosted by UAE national Saeed Mohammed...

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Business & Money | Sunday 10 May, 2015 4:31 pm

Further growth expected in cosmetics and personal care sector

With the cosmetics and personal care sector's value amounting to almost US$ 1 billion, studies have shown that consumers in Qatar are one of the highest spenders on personal and beauty care products. The Qatar market achieved significant growth in 2014, surpassing global growth rates. This...

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Business & Money | Sunday 10 May, 2015 4:00 pm

International players eye growing Middle East and North African car wash market

The Middle East and North Africa’s harsh climate and its adverse effect on car paintwork can be countered by a combination of using advanced car paint technology and more frequent washing, an expert has said, as vehicle numbers on the region’s roads get set to soar over the next five years....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 May, 2015 3:51 pm

Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) opens tomorrow

The 3rd edition of Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) will get underway tomorrow in the Sheikh Al Maktoum Hall at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) with a stellar line-up of aviation industry stalwarts as speakers including top decision-makers from the ICAO, IATA,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 10 May, 2015 3:20 pm

Novo Cinemas signs agreement with IMG Worlds of Adventure

Novo Cinemas, the largest chain of theatres in the Middle East, today cemented an agreement with the Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group, the developers of IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world’s largest temperature controlled indoor themed entertainment destination. The agreement was signed by Mr. Jaber ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 10 May, 2015 3:18 pm

Aswaaq participates in LS Retail Connexion 2015 held at Madinat Jumeirah

The LS Retail Connexion 2015 was a two-day exhibition held from at Madinat Jumeirah. Designed to offer deep insights into how the right technology can help businesses to succeed in the retail and hospitality world, the exhibition aims to make retail and hospitality businesses easier, boost sales,...

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Healthcare | Sunday 10 May, 2015 2:50 pm

Conceive Gynaecology & Fertility Hospital opens new JLT branch

Conceive, the Gynaecology and Fertility Hospital that has helped over 2900 babies enter the world since July 2004, has just opened its newest branch in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT). The launch on May 5th 2014 brings Conceive’s decade-long experience in fertility treatments to a brand new...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 May, 2015 2:29 pm

H.H Sheikh Ahmed opens the world’s largest annual airport show

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group on Sunday opened the world’s largest annual airport event which attracted over 300 exhibitors from 40...

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