Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 12:28 pm

Etihad Airways Named ‘airline of the Year’ in the Uk for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 12:21 pm

VAT in the GCC: Benefits of voluntary registration, especially for small businesses

From 1 January 2018, any business operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) group of nations that earns revenue of Dhs 375,000 or more, will be legally required to register as a value-added tax (VAT) vendor.   The new VAT law has come as a shock to many businesses –...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 12:13 pm

Dubai to host a by invitation-only, luxury business platform for the world’s $5 billion elite party planning industry

Leading personalities and pioneers from the $5 billion global elite party planning industry will arrive in Dubai for the Planners Xtraordinaire Show taking place at the luxurious Palazzo Versace Hotel Dubai from 3rd to 5th October 2017. Organised by QnA International, The Planners Xtraordinaire...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 12:07 pm

ARTS Energy new Ni-MH battery to be introduced on the French pavilion at Gitex Technology Week

Hall 4 (Booth C4-37) 8-12 October 2017 at DWTC ·      International launch of a disruptive technology for Telecom & Back Up applications ·      Specific range of 10 years life battery for the Middle East...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 8:59 am

Honor 9 Scores 100% Sales Increase During Its First Gitex Shopper

honor, the leading smartphone e-brand from Huawei has participated for the third year at Gitex Shopper 2017. The brand was able to register unprecedented 100% increase in sales with its latest flagship the honor 9 within the short electronic retail show in the UAE. The star of the show was the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 7:17 am

“Tahdeeth” to Strengthen the Community Development and Welfare of 25,000 Emirati Families in Sharjah

Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) launched a new data project that will update demographic information on the emirate’s citizens. Titled ‘Tahdeeth,’ the project is in alignment with Sharjah’s on-going efforts to boost community development,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 7:06 am

Welcome Autumn Again with the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

Signaling the return of autumn, Starbucks is bringing back its seasonal favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte and Frappuccino to its stores across Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This year, the drink’s release will be complemented with the new Chai Tea Latte, bringing you the perfect combination...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:49 am

Emirates Hospital Dubai: Decision to Tax Sugary Drinks Hailed

Emirates Hospital’s, a subsidiary of Emirates Healthcare Company, leading paediatrician, Dr Abeer Khayat, renounces the consumption of sugary drinks among children and youth. Sugary soft drinks and energy drinks are taxed in the UAE (effective as of October 1st 2017). The foremost...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:45 am

World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017 to shed light on green financing for sustainable growth and development

In an endeavour to step up support for green financing and to leverage innovative finance mechanisms, the fourth World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017, set to be held on 24-25 October at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre will highlight the role of financing and investment...

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Government | Wednesday 4 October, 2017 6:35 am

Saudi Arabia establishes national development fund, names new ministers

Saudi Arabia announced it is set to create a new national fund in a Royal Decree early on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Kingdom will establish the new ‘National Development Fund’ which will serve as an umbrella fund for existing social, industrial and agricultural ...

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