Technology & IT | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 1:51 pm

Microsoft Philanthropies invites NGO’s to ‘achieve more’, at Dubai productivity workshops

Microsoft Gulf Philanthropies team today invited regional non-profit organisations to participate in a series of Dubai-based workshops that will impart valuable tips and tricks on how to get the best out of Microsoft solutions. It is hoped that new-found knowledge of Windows and Office 365 will...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 1:40 pm

Etihad Airways Expands Boeing 787 Network in the Levant and Far East

Etihad Airways today unveiled plans for the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to key Levant and Far East markets in 2017.   With a phased delivery of nine Boeing 787-9s this year, they will gradually be introduced on a number of routes from the airline’s Abu Dhabi hub...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 1:22 pm

Repton School in Abu Dhabi Gains Prestigious Award For Its Work With Technology

Repton School in Abu Dhabi has been recognised as an ‘Apple Distinguished School’ for “innovation, leadership, and educational excellence.”   Founding Headmaster, Robert Relton said: “Repton Abu Dhabi has become a centre of excellence for digitally fluent...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 12:33 pm

GOIC puts out the 116th issue of “The Industrial Cooperation in the Arabian Gulf” Magazine

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) published the 116th issue of “The Industrial Cooperation in the Arabian Gulf” Magazine in which GOIC Secretary General Mr. Abdulaziz Bin Hamad Al-Ageel wrote: “GOIC… 40 years of efforts in support of the Gulf industrial ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 12:20 pm

Enticing Culinary and Leisure Activations at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is offering its guests to experience enticing gastronomical activations, exclusive culinary and spa packages during the month of February. The resort’s signature 55&5th The Grill restaurant has transformed into the “Big Band...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 12:07 pm

Turkish Airlines adds new route to its African network

Turkish Airlines, ranked the “Most Valuable Brand of Turkey”* adds yet another city and country to its African network. The capital city of Republic of Guinea, Conakry will be joining the network on January 30th and become the 51st destination served in the...

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Sports | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 12:05 pm

Dubai Cycling Tour Rolls Into Dubai Sports City on 31st January

Thousands of cycling fans are set for a ‘wheelie good’ time on 31st January as the 4th edition of the Dubai Tour races through the heart of Dubai Sports City.  As the world’s best riders hit the Dubai streets, Dubai Sports City will be ready to welcome thousands...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 12:02 pm

Pure Gold Jewellers embraces UAE’s Year of Giving initiative by pledging USD 1 Million to help debt laden prisoners

Embracing the spirit of the "Year of Giving 2017" initiative announced by His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; leading retail jeweller Pure Gold Jewellers, has pledged USD 1 million (AED 3.8 million) to help secure the release of debt laden prisoners in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 11:59 am

The Abraaj Group Enters into a Definitive Agreement to acquire a majority stake in Jhimpir Power

The Abraaj Group (“Abraaj” or the “Group”), a leading investor operating in growth markets with c. US$10 billion in assets under management, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a majority stake in Jhimpir Power Limited (JPL) Holdings...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 25 January, 2017 11:58 am

Rixos The Palm Dubai Reports Record Sales in 2016

Rixos The Palm Dubai, the first Turkish inspired multi-concept resort in the UAE, is also one of the most popular holiday destinations in Dubai.  The Hotel Manager of Rixos The Palm Dubai, Mr. Cenk Unverdi confirms that the hotel recorded a remarkable increase in occupancy rates within the...

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