Business & Money | Thursday 18 August, 2016 4:06 pm

New high value payments systems task force is a key enabler of ISO 20022 harmonisation

Following the launch of the ISO 20022 Harmonisation Charter, an industry-driven framework to facilitate the rollout of ISO 20022 globally, SWIFT has formed a global market practice task force of markets infrastructures and banks. Sponsored by the Payments Market Practice Group (PMPG), the task...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 August, 2016 4:04 pm

Volume of periodic payment orders remains low, according to Aon UK motor insurance study

Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), today announces the findings of its latest study of large losses in the UK motor insurance industry, based on claims data representing 75% of the total market. The analysis, which examined more than 550...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 August, 2016 3:28 pm

La Verda Suites & Villas, Dubai Marina Introduces Iranian Menu

In a run up to the launch of a specialty Iranian restaurant – ‘Bahar’ – La Verda Suites & Villas, Dubai Marina has recently introduced an irresistible Iranian Menu at its all-day-dining outlet Promenade.    Making the announcement, Mr Siddharth Mehra,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 August, 2016 2:46 pm

Deloitte Middle East Point of View: Virtual Reality boom rising in MENA

The Virtual Reality (VR) market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected to grow at a rapid rate according to Deloitte. Factors driving the MENA VR technology growth are among the topics discussed in the summer 2016 issue of Deloitte’s quarterly publication, the...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 18 August, 2016 2:43 pm

Epson takes photograph print quality and flexibility to new levels at Photokina

Epson will demonstrate the quality and flexibility of its scanning, inkjet printing and smart glass technology for multiple imaging applications at world's leading trade fair for photo and video, Photokina (B011, Hall 2.2, 20th-25th September 2016) in Cologne, Germany. Visitors will see a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 August, 2016 2:38 pm

American Tourister takes Bollywood fans from Dubai on an all-expenses paid trip to Mumbai

Eight fans of Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan couldn’t believe their eyes as their life-long dream to meet the film star came true, thanks to American Tourister, one of the most trusted and recognised luggage brand names with a heritage that spans over 80 years.   Eight winners of...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 18 August, 2016 1:26 pm

Four GT500 victories in a row for Nissan in Super GT

Nissan has continued its unbeaten streak in the GT500 class in Super GT in 2016 with Hironobu Yasuda and JP de Oliveira dominating at Fuji International Speedway.   Nissan has now won four races in a row with Tsugio Matsuda and Ronnie Quintarelli winning the opening two rounds and Daiki...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 18 August, 2016 1:13 pm

Averda’s new contract win aims to increase recycling in Dubai

Beginning October 2016, the residents, schools, universities and public hospitals of Al Mizhar, Al Muhaisnah and Nadd Al Hamar districts in Dubai will see Averda’s ‘men in blue’ at work as part of a new waste management contract award by Dubai Municipality. They will be cleaning...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 18 August, 2016 1:07 pm

The HUAWEI MateBook now available in Saudi Arabia

Huawei announced that the HUAWEI MateBook is now available for purchase in Saudi Arabia. The device can be found in the beginning and exclusively at Jarir Bookstore, then after that at other retail outlets. The HUAWEI MateBook, which was launched at Mobile World Congress in February, is...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 18 August, 2016 10:30 am

A New Wave of Targeted Attacks against Industrial and Engineering Organizations in multiple counties

Kaspersky Lab has discovered a new wave of targeted attacks against the industrial and engineering sectors in multiple countries around the world, including United Arab Emirates. Using spear-phishing emails and malware based on commercial spyware kit, criminals hunt for valuable business related...

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