Business & Money | Friday 5 May, 2017 12:08 pm

DAMAC Properties Awards Contract Worth AED 40 million for Roads and Infrastructure Works of Vardon Cluster Within AKOYA Oxygen

DAMAC Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the region, has awarded a contract worth AED 40 million for the roads and infrastructure works at Vardon cluster within AKOYA Oxygen, a 55-million-square-foot lush green development in Dubai. The roads and infrastructure works contract has ...

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Business & Money | Friday 5 May, 2017 12:06 pm

Marka Finalises Sale of Cheeky Monkeys

Marka PJSC (DFM: MARKA), the first public joint stock retail focused company in the UAE, has finalized the sale of its 60% stake in Cheeky Monkeys to Evolvence Knowledge Investments Ltd. (EKI), securing the company a tenfold gross return on its original equity investment. Cheeky Monkeys –...

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Beauty & Style | Friday 5 May, 2017 11:39 am

Ariel Platinum HD reveals First Ever HD Fashion Collection for the Gulf Region

   Ariel Platinum announced the launch of its first High Definition fashion collection, created by renowned haute couture fashion designer, Zeena Zaki. The stylish new collection features strong patterns and bright colour contrasts that are paired together in a selection of skirts,...

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Business & Money | Friday 5 May, 2017 11:36 am

BARCLAYS NAMED ‘BEST FOREIGN INVESTMENT BANK’ IN THE MIDDLE EAST

In recognition of its continued leadership in the Investment Banking space, Barclays has been crowned ‘Best Foreign Investment Bank’ in the Middle East by EMEA Finance, a leading banking and finance publication specialising in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The judging panel’s ...

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Business & Money | Friday 5 May, 2017 11:30 am

HE Sheikh Mubarak A M Al Sabah, founder and chairman of Action Hotels signing the contracts for the Melbourne South Wharf with Gaurav Bhushan, Global Chief Development Officer, Accor

Dubai-based Action Hotels To Develop Fourth Hotel In Australia Novotel chosen for new hotel at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre May 4 2017, Dubai UAE:  Action Hotels, the leading owner, developer and asset manager of branded three- and four-star hotels in the Middle East and...

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Technology & IT | Friday 5 May, 2017 11:25 am

Huawei Awarded ‘Biggest Contribution to 5G R&D’ at 5G MENA 2017 Summit

Leading global ICT provider, Huawei, received the ‘Biggest Contribution to 5G R&D’ award at the 5G MENA 2017 Summit, being held in Dubai from 30 April to 2 May 2017.   The ‘Biggest Contribution to 5G R&D’ award was bestowed upon Huawei for leading the...

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Business & Money | Friday 5 May, 2017 11:19 am

FedEx Releases 2017 Global Citizenship Report

  FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today the online release of its 2017 Global Citizenship Report (GCR), which details how the company connects the world responsibly and resourcefully.  The annual report includes updates on the company’s strategies, goals, programs and progress...

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| Friday 5 May, 2017 10:46 am

NEW ROLES FOR SENIOR UAE NATIONALS AT ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP

  Etihad Airways today announced new roles and responsibilities for four of its most senior UAE nationals.   Ahmed Al Qubaisi, who currently holds the position of Vice President Aero Political and Industry Affairs, will be promoted to Senior Vice President and take on...

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Technology & IT | Friday 5 May, 2017 3:49 am

Samsung Galaxy Studio is Back to Dubai Mall with its Incredible Ecosystem of Products Including the Newly Launched S8/S8+

Samsung Gulf Electronics inaugurated the Galaxy Studio alongside Lebanese star Maya Diab. Galaxy Studio features the incredible ecosystem of Samsung products throughout nine interactive and exciting zones including the Galaxy S8/S8+, the Gear VR, Gear 360, the Gear S3, IP68 and Samsung Pay, among...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 4 May, 2017 3:38 pm

Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab at MIT to assist in transforming education in Saudi Arabia and the world

  Community Jameel and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have today announced the creation of a new global education laboratory that supports education and learning, including in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. The global collaborative effort will help educators,...

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