Sports | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 2:13 pm

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW ADDS SAILING SECTION

As sailing’s popularity continues to soar in the region, the 23rd edition of the Dubai International Boat Show will feature a dedicated sailing section to help newcomers learn more about the activity and for enthusiasts to meet and interact with exhibitors and other fans and see the latest and...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 1:29 pm

TELEPERFORMANCE BRINGS LEADING TECHNOLOGY TO LAUNCH FIRST-EVER MIDDLE EAST VIRTUAL CONTACT CENTRE

- State-of-the-Art Technology Used by Virtual Contact Centre Offers Middle East Clients Substantial Cost and Time-Saving BenefitsTeleperformance, the global leader in outsourced multichannel customer experience management, today announced the launch of the Middle East and Africa’s first ever...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 12:24 pm

Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Juma'a Bin Maktoum Bin Juma'a Al Maktoum Acting Chairman of Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre, Chuck E. Cheese Oud Metha opens doors with a lively show

Chuck E. Cheese and friends celebrates opening of entertainment centre and hosts a singalong with kids from the Rashid Centre for Disabled “Where did all the fun go? Only Chuck E. Cheese knows,” sang Chuck E. Cheese in his catchy rock-pop jingle this afternoon. The event was held to celebrate...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 9:17 am

Teradata Acquires RainStor

— Teradata Corp. (NYSE: TDC), the big data analytics and marketing applications company, today announced that it completed the acquisition of RainStor, a privately held company specializing in online big data archiving on Hadoop. This acquisition strengthens Teradata’s enterprise-grade Hadoop...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 9:11 am

RTA Opens Business And Legal Administration Centre At Al Qusais Metro Station

Roads Transportation Authority (RTA) opens a Business and Legal Administration Centre at Al Qusias Metro station. – ‘Fixit Express’. Fixit’s new centre will offer a range of business administrative services; including processing all kind of legal/ government applications such as Emirates...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 9:02 am

DUBAI’S FIRST Multi-lingual BOARDING School DELIVERS WORLD RENOWNED SWISS EDUCATION TO the UAE

The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) – Dubai’s first ever private boarding school to offer multi-lingual education in French, German, English and Arabic – is now taking admissions for new students for the approaching 2015-2016 school year. SISD is diversifying the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 8:51 am

“Salam Ya Seghar Kite Festival” to take flight in Sharjah next week

- Pioneering event aims to enhance community role in supporting children affected by wars and unrest Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, the “Salam Ya Seghar”...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 8:28 am

ARCAPITA SELLS PODS FOR MORE THAN US$1 BILLION

Arcapita, the global investment management firm, announced today the sale of PODS, Inc. (“PODS”), the leading provider of portable storage and moving solutions for residential and business customers in North America, to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (“OTPP”) for a transaction value in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 8:15 am

Flora Park® Deluxe Hotel Apartments and Flora Grand® Hotel in Dubai have been honored once again by TripAdvisor®

The 13th annual awards showcase 8,151 winning properties worldwide, covering eight regions around the globe. Travelers' Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. The hallmarks of Travelers'...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 8:05 am

Ferrari 488 GTB: extreme power for extreme driving thrills

Forty years on from the unveiling of its first ever mid-rear-engined V8 model, the 308 GTB, the Prancing Horse opens a new chapter in its 8-cylinder history. The Ferrari 488 GTB provides track-level performance that can be enjoyed to the full even by non-professional drivers in everyday use. Its...

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