Sports | Friday 7 September, 2018 5:06 am

Nike shares hit as Kaepernick ad spurs boycott

Shares of Nike Inc. fell 3 percent on Tuesday as calls for a boycott of the sportswear giant gained traction on social media following its choice of Colin Kaepernick as a face for the 30th anniversary of its “Just Do It” slogan. Former San Francisco quarterback Kaepernick, the first...

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Culture & Education | Friday 7 September, 2018 1:44 am

‘Back to School’ with Al Forsan Village Town Square

As the schools have reopened after the hot and humid summer months, the Town Square at Al Forsan Village is one of the best destinations for all the ‘back to school’ requirements for Abu Dhabi residents. Town Square, an elegantly designed and conceptualised retail destination, addresses ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 6 September, 2018 3:51 pm

ENBD REIT’s South View School Commences Operations

ENBD REIT (CEIC) Limited (“ENBD REIT”), the Shari’a compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited, has announced that its recently completed South View School, in Dubai’s Remraam Community, has commenced operations, with pre-enrolled ...

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| Thursday 6 September, 2018 3:45 pm

Airbus kicks off the Critical App Challenge in the Middle East

Airbus has kicked off the innovation initiative “Critical App Challenge” for the Middle East to set in motion regional developers and start-ups to create the best applications for public safety users. Airbus is giving life to a digital ecosystem for its secure device Tactilon Dabat, an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 September, 2018 12:59 pm

Region’s Housekeeping Staff Consistently Redefine Going the Extra Mile

When was the last time you tipped the housekeeping staff at the hotel you stayed at? Never crossed your mind? Not surprised. A clean, hygienic and fresh hotel room and surroundings send a strong message to customers. However, the out of sight housekeeping staff rarely gets acknowledged by guests...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 September, 2018 11:55 am

Celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai

Celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes, special menus and festive lantern decorations at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai.    The Mid-Autumn Festival is observed on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar, falling on 24 September in 2018. The tradition, which...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 September, 2018 9:56 am

Starbucks launches 2nd series of education for employment program

STARBUCKS launched the second series of its "Opportunity Café" and “Pathway to a Job" programs in partnership with Education for Employment (EFE). The two programs empower male and female Saudi students and job seekers, helping them make valuable contributions to their...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 6 September, 2018 9:46 am

Sharjah investing in youth leadership for future development

STARBUCKS launched the second series of its "Opportunity Café" and “Pathway to a Job" programs in partnership with Education for Employment (EFE). The two programs empower male and female Saudi students and job seekers, helping them make valuable contributions to their...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 September, 2018 9:43 am

Travel bookings using mobile devices soar by 218% in Saudi Arabia

The online travel sector in Saudi Arabia witnessed a massive 536% increase in debit card transactions during the first half of 2018, according to the H1 & Summer 2018 Travel Insights Report released Wednesday by Cleartrip and Flyin, the leading mobile and online travel companies in the Middle...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 6 September, 2018 6:14 am

Indulge in the Freshest Flavours From the Ocean at Artisan Kitchen

Artisan Kitchen at Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences brings a feast from under the sea with the launch of Seafood Tuesdays where diners enjoy an enhanced oceanic journey featuring a selection of deep-water delicacies, fusion dishes and live entertainment.   Dive into the sweet bounty of ...

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