Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 7:03 pm

Asian Economies And The Rhetoric of Protectionism

The rhetoric of protectionism panders to an unhappy voter as evidenced by the political season on both sides of the Atlantic. US presidential candidates are targeting trade agreements and arguing that they are hurting the country’s interests while the United Kingdom prepares to vote on...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 6:37 pm

Learning Providers and ACCA Agree There Is a Vibrant Future for the Accountancy Profession in the Middle East

The first ever ACCA Middle East Educators’ Conference took place in Dubai recently, bringing together key global and regional players in the accountancy profession.    The theme of the conference was ACCA: Heading into the Future, linking into ACCA’s commitment to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 6:33 pm

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 NOW AVAILABLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

Michelin, the world's tyre technology leader, today announced the launch of MICHELIN Pilot Sport4 tyres for theMiddle East and African markets. The new MICHELIN Pilot Sport4, developed in partnership with some of the world's most demanding car manufacturers, is the latest in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 5:49 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR CHINA

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Mr. Peter Li as its new General Manager for China.   Peter will lead the development of Etihad Airway’s commercial strategy and represent the Abu Dhabi based airline in China. He will be...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 5:24 pm

GOIC: The Development of Medical Equipment for People with Special Needs in the Gulf

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) revealed that the manufacture and trade of medical tools and equipment for people with special needs in the GCC is a key area that requires attention and development. In fact, people with a variety of special needs (visually impaired, hearing...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 5:16 pm

Majid Al Futtaim unveiled its plans to increase its total investment in the Sultanate to OMR 705 million by 2020

Under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Minister of Heritage and Culture, Majid Al Futtaim’s Chief Executive Officer Alain Bejjani marks plans to increase the company’s total investment in the Sultanate to OMR 705 million by 2020 Under the patronage of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 4:58 pm

AL TAYER MOTORS TO OPEN NEW DEDICATED LINCOLN CONCEPT SHOWROOM

Al Tayer Motors, the official importer-dealer for Lincoln in the UAE, has broken ground for a new concept showroom, incorporating sales, service and spare parts, for the luxury brand at Al Ittihad Road in Dubai.   When ready, the showroom will mark the launch of the new ‘The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 4:43 pm

City Seasons Hotels announce a very successful ATM 2016

The UAE-based company have signed deals for over AED 2 million and in process of signing management contract for third-party owned properties  City Seasons Hotels have concluded their participation in Arabian Travel Market this year on a high note. Not only the deals signed at the 4-day...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 2:51 pm

Mobily grants “Wajid” Packages customers Triple Data for Free

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) has launched the strongest promotion on Wajed postpaid packages for both new and current customers, where the new customers will get the triple amount of data for three months for free, while the current customers will get the triple amount of data for six months for a...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 1:54 pm

Samsonite to acquire luxury brand Tumi; set to expand market leadership

Samsonite, the world’s leading travel brand, has announced plans to acquire luxury brand Tumi for US$1.8 billion. The acquisition is expected to significantly expand Samsonite’s presence in the premium business and luggage segment by leveraging Tumi’s best-in-class...

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