Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 March, 2016 12:50 pm

Turkish Airlines’ Europe expansion continues with the decision to launch of Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Kosice (Slovakia) flights

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s Best Airline (according to Skytrax Survey, 2015), flying to more countries than any other airlines, which has also recently announced a record high net profit (1 billion 69 million USD net profit) in 2015 has another great news for its...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 6 March, 2016 12:12 pm


GITEX Shopper Spring 2016 gets smarter with latest consumer electronics

2 April 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), GITEX Shopper Spring 2016 and Shopper Smart Living cater for the region’s increasing demand for home appliances and consumer tech products, driven by a fast growing local and regional population, a considerable appetite for the latest...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 March, 2016 12:00 pm

VAT in the GCC: Now or Never?

Though nothing has as of yet been confirmed, senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE have all referred to implementing Value Added Tax (VAT) by GCC governments over the next two years and so it seems only a matter of timing rather that 'if' VAT will come. To that...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 March, 2016 12:00 pm

NEW LUXURY LIFESTYLE HOTEL TO OPEN IN VIBRANT DOWNTOWN MIAMI

ME by Meliá is set to launch its first luxury lifestyle hotel in North America in vibrant Downtown Miami in April 2016.   ME Miami will be located in the epicentre of the city’s cultural hotspots, such as Pérez Art Museum, Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center and the...

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Sports | Sunday 6 March, 2016 11:42 am

AP GOLF AMBASSADORS DREAM TEAM GROWS STRONGER

Audemars Piguet golf Ambassador Danny Willett won in style his fourth career title in Dubai: on the last green, with a 12-foot putt for glory. The one-shot advantage with which Danny started the day was erased at the last hole by two competitors. He managed to perfectly read the line to hole a...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 March, 2016 11:38 am

AHLI UNITED BANK LIMITED LAUNCHES OPERATIONS IN DIFC, DUBAI AS FIRST GCC BANK WITH CATEOGRY 1 LICENSE

Ahli United Bank Limited (AUBL), a 100% subsidiary of Ahli United Bank B.S.C., has today launched its banking operations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), UAE with an initial paid up capital of US$ 25 million. AUBL has become the first bank in the GCC region to receive the Category 1...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 6 March, 2016 11:35 am

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Now Available for Pre-Order in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Samsung Electronics in Saudi Arabia has responded based on popular demand and is pleased to announce that the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, the most innovative devices that were unveiled on 21st of February in Barcelona will be available for pre-booking orders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 March, 2016 11:22 am

Why Businesses Can No Longer Overlook the Employer Branding Equation

The success of a company is largely dependent on the employees it attracts and retains, and Bayt.com, the leading job site in the Middle East, now offers companies an extended scope of opportunities to utilize innovative tools and solutions to attract top quality candidates specifically by...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 March, 2016 11:20 am

Volvo XC90 picks up two accolades at Wheels Car of the Year awards.

It was clean sweep for the Volvo XC90 as it picked up two prestigious awards from a field of strong contenders at the annual Wheels Car of the Year awards.    Volvo’s latest SUV picked up Premium SUV and Car of the Year 2016 awards from a jury comprising the motoring editors...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 March, 2016 11:17 am

Saudi Arabia on right path to overcome weak oil prices

Weaker oil prices present a serious challenge to the growth outlook for the GCC region, which was already facing economic concerns. However, serious fiscal reform should see the region avoid recession, according to a new ICAEW report. According to the report Economic Insight: Middle East...

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