Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2016 8:15 am

IDB meeting on utilization of Haj sacrificial meat

 As part of the ongoing preparations for the implementation of Saudi Arabia’s Project for Utilization of Haj Meat (Adahi) during the 2016 Haj season, Ahmad Mohamed Ali, president of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDB), will meet with officials in charge of Haj affairs at embassies...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2016 8:08 am

SR3bn plan to build houses for the needy

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development is preparing to launch a major project to provide housing for social security beneficiaries and those in need of housing support. The program involves cooperating with the private sector to provide housing units through BOT and PPP systems, as well as...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 4 August, 2016 7:59 am

Wide Angle Shooting Optimized with Latest LG G5 Cam

 With millions of GCC residents vacationing in various places around the globe this summer, shooting holiday photographs with family and friends is top of mind, especially for the traveler yearning to capture the most of each unique experience. Among the myriad smartphones on offer, one model...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2016 7:06 am

Green buildings and sustainable urban planning in Kuwait: a wealth of business opportunities to be explored

A Chartered Energy Engineer with a PhD in the physics of energy in urban environments, shortlisted into the final three for the ‘Engineering of the Year - ME Architect Awards 2014’ and for the ‘Engineering of the Year - CW Qatar Awards 2014’: Dr. Ioannis Spanos is a point of ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2016 7:00 am

Dubai Properties boosts UAE Residential Market with ongoing Mudon Phase 2 handover

Dubai Properties (DP) has announced that the Mudon project, a master-planned residential community in DUBAILAND, is currently undergoing a Phase 2 staged homeowner handover which is scheduled for completion by October 2016. The handover of close to 400 units will cater to the unprecedented customer ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2016 5:39 am

Third Global Islamic Economy Summit will be held in October in Dubai

The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, announced the organisation of the third Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES) to be held at Madinat Jumeirah on October 11 and 12, 2016 with Thomson Reuters as Strategic Partner.   Themed...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2016 5:02 am

Emirates NBD Saudi Arabia PMI™

The expansion of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector picked up speed in July, as highlighted by the strongest improvement in business conditions since last November. Output growth was particularly sharp, while new orders also increased at a faster pace. The improvement in demand was...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 4 August, 2016 4:35 am

Nissan LEAF ranks world’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2016

New figures show that so far in 2016, the Nissan LEAF is not only the world’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV), but also the third best-selling passenger car overall in Norway.   Nissan made an early commitment to zero emission technology, recognising it as a sustainable,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 August, 2016 4:23 am

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Fostering Smart City Development Through Innovative Strategies

Using innovative ICT solutions, governments are empowering essential services within a city - economy, environment, health, mobility and governance – to make it more effective and efficient. In the Middle East, Dubai is the leading the way in its implementation of smart city...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 4 August, 2016 3:23 am

Jason Whiley appointed as Director of Sales, Epson Middle East

Epson, a global innovation leader in printing, visual communications and manufacturing; has appointed Jason Whiley as Director of Sales for Epson Middle East. In his new role, Jason is responsible for defining and directing the sales strategy for Epson’s vertical markets in the Middle East...

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