Business & Money | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 10:02 am

British Airways App Set to be a First on New Apple Watch

British Airways is set to be one of the first companies to have a specially developed app on the new Apple Watch when it launches on April 24. There will be two elements to the app to make travel even easier for customers of the airline. The 'glance' screen which appears on the Apple Watch face...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 9:55 am

Instinctif Partners Announces Continued Middle East Growth

International business communications consultancy announces new clients and new hireLeading international business communications consultancy Instinctif Partners has announced continued growth in the Middle East, with four new clients and a new hire. Instinctif Partners’ Dubai office, which...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 9:47 am

Dimension Data Is Named As A Global Elite Launch Partner For Microsoft Skype For Business

Dimension Data, the USD 6.7 billion global ICT services and solutions provider, said today it has been appointed one of a few Microsoft Skype for Business Global Elite Launch Partners. This follows today’s announcement by Microsoft that the next version of its communications and collaboration...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 9:30 am

ALL-NEW JAGUAR XF TO BE REVEALED IN A DRAMATIC HIGH-WIRE DRIVE

AHEAD OF NEW YORK AUTO SHOW DEBUT• All-new Jaguar XF to be revealed on 24 March 2015• Dramatic high-wire journey streamed globally on jaguar.com/newxf at 19:00 GMT• New XF to offer unrivalled levels of refinement, luxury, comfort and technology• Segment-leading CO2 and efficiency figures...

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Government | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 12:17 am

Data gathering to begin October

Higher Committee for Sharjah Census 2015 holds its first meetingThe Higher Committee for Sharjah Census 2015 has held its first meeting at which presentations were given on the phases of implementing the project. The meeting was presided over by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Thani, Chairman of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 12:11 am

THE RICHEST REAL ESTATE TYCOONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Behind the projects that made the region’s property billionaires richSaudi Arabia’s Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud is the Middle East’s richest real estate tycoon, according to the 2015 Forbes Billionaires List. A member of the Saudi royal family, he is one of three businessmen from the region...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 12:06 am

AUS hosts lecture by world-famous architect Rem Koolhaas

Sharjah, Tuesday, March 17, 2015- Internationally renowned architect Rem Koolhaas delivered an engaging lecture at American University of Sharjah (AUS) today, March 17, 2015. The event, which drew a large crowd comprising students, faculty members, senior university officials and members of the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 12:04 am

QNB Group successfully closes syndication of USD3.0 billion three year senior unsecured term loan facility

QNB Group has announced that it has successfully closed syndication of its USD3.0 billion three year senior unsecured term loan facility. The syndication was well supported by 20 International Banks and was over-subscribed. The new loan Facility will be used for general corporate purposes. The...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 12:03 am

AUS holds successful Career Fair

American University of Sharjah (AUS) held its annual Career Fair today, March 17. Held exclusively for AUS students and alumni, the event allows prospective employers to seek out the best young talent in the region. As one of the most high-profile events held on campus, Career Fair provides AUS...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 March, 2015 12:02 am

OPEN SKIES IS A MODEL OF SUCCESS, SAYS ETIHAD AIRWAYS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

• Warns against action which would restrict competitive choice for travellersOpen Skies has been “a model of success, generating enormous benefits for travellers and for airlines in the US, the UAE and around the world,” said James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad...

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