Culture & Education | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 1:44 am

Saudi culture minister meets Russian counterparts in Moscow

As part of an official visit to the Russian Federation, Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Medinsky and Deputy Prime Minister for Sports, Tourism and Culture Olga Golodets. During the meeting, on May 13 in Moscow, they discussed areas of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 1:34 am

UAE leads MENA region in adopting holistic sustainability strategies: Emirates NBD study

The UAE currently leads the MENA region in organisations adopting a holistic strategy towards sustainability, according to astudy sponsored by Emirates NBD that sheds light on the practices of sustainability and Corporate Responsibility management in the region. The study, which was...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 1:22 am

Huawei raises the world’s smartphone market bar with 50 per cent growth in number of devices shipped across the globe

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has reported an impressive start to 2019, recording the second highest number of smartphone sales worldwide for Q1 2019 resulting in a 50 per cent growth in the number of Huawei smartphones in the global market, according to the International Data Corporation...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 1:11 am

‘Self-Braking Trolley’ Could Help to Make Supermarket Shopping A Less Stressful Experience For Parents

When it comes to raising the blood pressure, for parents, the weekly shop is right up there with getting the kids to bed and meal times. And while toddler meltdowns and trips to the sweet aisle are trying, few moments can be more worrying than seeing your child career off at high speed on a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 13 May, 2019 9:14 pm

Sofitel Dubai Downtown celebrates five-year anniversary

Sofitel Dubai Downtown, the only international five-star hotel connected to The Dubai Mall through an air-conditioned skywalk and within close proximity to a host of Downtown’s most visited attractions, is celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary this month.   Since the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 13 May, 2019 6:37 pm

Seven activities enjoyed by children in Al Sharqiyah during the holy month of Ramadan

  Ramadan is a month of connection, reflection and mindfulness. It is known to bring together families, neighbors and friends. It is an icon of tolerance, love, and generosity. It is also a month of getting closer to God and doing good to His creation. Traditionally Muslim families come...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 13 May, 2019 3:12 pm

Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi Celebrates the Holy Month of Ramadan With Emirates Red Crescent

Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi celebrates the Holy Month of Ramadan in line with the Year of Tolerance by hosting a traditional Iftar for Emirates Red Crescent. For this unique initiative, the hotel hosted 25 children who were delighted with a selection of Arabic and International dishes at Kuzbara...

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Technology & IT | Monday 13 May, 2019 2:56 pm

du Unlocks ‘Generosity in Every Offer’ With Exceptional Value-Packed Deals Throughout Ramadan

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is welcoming customers to feel the spirit of generosity this month with a value-laden range of postpaid, prepaid, and home offers for all. These special Ramadan offers build on du’s commitment to enriching the lives of customers...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 May, 2019 2:50 pm

Visa Acquires Control of Earthport

Visa’s Ownership of Earthport to Bring More Speed, Simplicity, Transparency and Trust to Global Payments.   Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced it has acquired control of Earthport (AIM:EPO), a company that provides cross-border payment services to banks, money transfer service...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 May, 2019 2:45 pm

Dubai Customs distributes 20,000 meals during Ramadan

HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and Philip Frayne, US Consul General to Dubai joined Ghayath Volunteer team last Saturday in distributing 5,000 Iftar meals to motorists and pedestrians on Sheikh Rashid road at sunset time as part of Al Furdah Hands...

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