Business & Money | Monday 23 March, 2015 3:58 pm

Annual General Meeting of Al Baraka Banking Group approves US$ 54.7 million in Cash Dividend and Bonus Shares

- Al Baraka Banking Group B.S.C held its Ordinary and Extra-ordinary General Meetings on 23rd March 2015 in Manama, the capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Group's shareholders reviewed in relation to the financial year ended 31 December 2014 the report of the Board of Directors on the...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 March, 2015 3:46 pm

Islamic Economy Fiqh Forum: Economic development of Islamic Fiqh depends on developing the tools of Islamic jurisprudence

- The Forum recommends qualifying a new generation of scholars in the field of Islamic economy- The corridors of Islamic Economy Fiqh Forum witnessed generic consensus among the conference members for the need to develop the tools of Islamic jurisprudence that is consistent with the vision of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 23 March, 2015 3:39 pm

Manzoni at Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers takes traditional Italian cuisine to a new level

Dubai, xx February, 2015: Manzoni, named in homage of famed Italian poet and author, Alessandro Manzoni, has opened at Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The Italian dining room has put a twist of modernity to classic Italian favourites, and set it in a contemporary ambience.Focusing its menu on...

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Technology & IT | Monday 23 March, 2015 2:09 pm

Security Priorities Differ from Manufacturing Based to Service Based Industries

- Half of All Companies in Industrial and Utilities Sectors Reported a Data Breach Incident in 2014.- According to a Kaspersky Lab survey of 3,900 IT professionals worldwide including the UAE, industrial and production businesses have security priorities that are drastically different from...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:36 pm

GCC Plastics & Polymers Industry offers new business opportunities

The Downstream oil industry within the Middle East region is developing at a rapid pace as new technologies emerge and new global markets open up. With Saudi Arabia and UAE having the largest number of plastic converter companies, there is immense potential in new product development and...

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Healthcare | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:24 pm

Liposuction revealed as top cosmetic surgery procedure amongst UAE patients according to new statistics

- According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (AACSH), liposuction procedures are up 19.3% from 2013 to 2014- AACSH reports an increase in men visiting hospital for “Bodybuilding Sculpture” liposuction procedures- Cosmetic surgeries procedures have witnessed an overall...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 23 March, 2015 10:24 am

Queen of Stage Myriam Fares closes Fashion Weekend at City Centre Mirdif

- Stylistas of Dubai were out in full force to get their fashion fix at the City Centre Mirdif Fashion Weekend, featuring the special appearance of regional fashion icon, Myriam Fares. City Centre Mirdif stepped into the season by flaunting the hottest mix of Spring Summer trends. Twelve runway ...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:10 am

Dr. Ali Al-Mulla appointed as Assistant Secretary General for Industrial Projects Sector at GOIC

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) announced the appointment of His Excellency Dr. Ali Hamed Al-Mulla as Assistant Secretary General for Industrial Projects Sector representing the State of Qatar to replace former Assistant Secretary General Mr. Mohammed Al-Mazroui. Before...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:08 am

Panel discussion at the Capital Club analyses vital connections between digital financing platforms and small businesses in the region

Peer-to-peer financing gaining momentum in the UAE economyAs the economy continues to gain momentum in the UAE, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) have managed to account for 95% of all businesses in Dubai. And peer-to-peer financing, which is the practice of connecting individual...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:07 am

ADNOC Distribution Celebrates World Water Day 2015

Company’s Stand at Delma Mall Raises Awareness on Global UN Theme ‘Water and Sustainable Development’ ADNOC Distribution today hosted a special stand at Delma Mall in Abu Dhabi as part of an awareness initiative to mark World Water Day 2015. Annually commemorated by the United Nations on...

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