Culture & Education | Thursday 14 April, 2016 4:11 pm

Head of the Pearson Research & Innovation Network, Dr Kimberly O’Malley visits Saudi Arabia and UAE

Digital technology has the potential to improve educational outcomes in the Middle East, if implemented thoughtfully. This is the advice from renowned educational researcher and advisor, Dr Kimberly O’Malley who leads the Washington D.C based Pearson Research and Innovation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 April, 2016 4:05 pm

Etihad Airways Highlights The Contribution Of Emirate Women on Al Ain Contact Centre’s 5th Anniversary

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is marking the 5th anniversary of the opening of its Al Ain Contact Centre by celebrating the achievements of its 160 Emirati female employees. One third of the centre’s employees are working mothers, reinforcing the airline’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 14 April, 2016 1:26 pm

Rixos The Palm launches new Saturday Turkish Brunch

 Rixos The Palm has launched a new Saturday brunch in A La Turca restaurant which offers guests a wide choice of traditional Turkish delicacies in A La Turca, the resorts Turkish restaurant. Manned by a team of Turkish chefs, guests can expect live cooking, Turkish inspired entertainment...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:57 pm

SES Government Solutions Wins Army TROJAN Contracts

Satellite solutions provider SES Government Solutions (SES GS) was the sole winner of the two U.S. Government TROJAN follow-on contracts which support U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). These contracts support the premier Army intelligence network, using the SES global data...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:49 pm

World Domain industry leaders to converge in Dubai for Domainers Meet 2016

With the global boom in the domain world, the industry has seen an unprecedented growth in the past 30 years with over 300 Million domains registered. The annual domain industry revenue is about USD 2.7 Billion to USD 3 Billion, from which approximately USD 450 Million to USD 500 Million is...

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Healthcare | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:34 pm

"Al Borg Medical Laboratories" expands in the GCC region

Al Borg Medical Laboratories enhances its presence throughout the Kingdom by opening 4 new branches in the following cities: Alazizia district lab branch in Dammam, Alshokih district branch lab in Makkah, Onaizah branchlab, and soon Albadia branch lab in Riyadh, bringing the number of its...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:31 pm

Intertek discusses the benefits of ultrasonic phased array

Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, will be discussing the use and benefits of various non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques at the Middle East Steel Conference for the Oil and Gas Industry (MESCOG) from 17th – 19th April 2016 at the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:27 pm

Finalists Announced For Godolphin Stud And Stable Staff Awards

The finalists short-listed for the top five categories in the 2016 Irish Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards were announced today. Each of the finalists will be rewarded as there is a first prize and two runners-up prizes in each category. The winner in each of these five categories will...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:24 pm

PwC shares insights on the implication of VAT

With the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Finance announcing in its 2016 state budget plans to introduce VAT in coordination with other GCC countries, PwC held a workshop in the Kingdom to update businesses in the GCC on the latest VAT developments and implications related to its introduction. The workshop ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:16 pm

Union Bancaire Privée completes its acquisition of Coutts activities in Asia

Union Bancaire Privée ("UBP") completed the transfer of Coutts International's activities in Singapore and Hong Kong on 11 April 2016. This is the final stage in the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland's international wealth management business which operated under the...

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