Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 12:53 pm

Following Global FinTech Trends: Payment Solutions Account for 40% of FinTech Businesses in the GCC

According to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), FinTech companies in the GCC now account for 7% of all FinTech business in the Middle East and Africa region. Taking on the successful business models of the United States of America (USA), payment solutions account for...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 12:21 pm

Siemens 1,000th gas turbine arrives at Umm Al Houl power plant in Qatar

Siemens celebrated the arrival of the company’s 1000th gas turbine produced at its Berlin factory to the Umm Al Houl combined cycle power plant in Qatar. After journeying thousands of miles from Berlin, the fifth of six 11-meter-long SGT5-4000F turbines has made it to the plant that will...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 12:07 pm

Real-Time Insights Drive Government Digital Transformation with Saudi Vision 2030

More than 100 leading Saudi organizations agree real-time insights are key for driving government digital transformation and Saudi Vision 2030. Part of Saudi Vision 2030, the National Transformation Program 2020 supports government digital transformation and economic growth through five common...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 26 September, 2016 12:04 pm

Nedaa officially awarded Dubai Parks and Resorts’ integrated wireless communications project

Professional Communication Corporation - Nedaa, a government corporation specializing in the deployment of wireless communications technologies for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has been officially named as the provider of integrated wireless communications for Dubai Parks and Resorts, the...

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Technology & IT | Monday 26 September, 2016 11:13 am

Tecno Mobile Launches All New Phantom 6 and 6 Plus in The Middle East

Today marks the official Middle East entry of Tecno Mobile, a leading Chinese manufacturer of high-end smartphones and feature phones. Introducing the newest variants of its flagship phone series, Android operated Phantom 6 and 6 Plus are specifically customised based on the needs and habits of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 26 September, 2016 11:08 am

Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah opens its doors

  Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts today opened the doors to the Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah, a unique European-style property in one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing cities. bringing elegance with a modern twist to Red Sea city The 228-room property, which marks...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 26 September, 2016 10:20 am

KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA HELPS COMBAT BLOOD SHORTAGES

Did you know that every 2 seconds someone needs blood? Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana in partnership with the Abu Dhabi blood bank organized a blood donation camp for the 5th year in a row with an aim of raising awareness and helping those in need of blood transfers.   The event took ...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 26 September, 2016 9:11 am

Get set for your most fashionable season yet with Shoe Mart’s Autumn/Winter accessories

Redefining fashion for accessories in an all new maximalist mood, Shoe Mart, region’s leading brand in footwear and accessories, says it loud and bold with its array of handbags and bag collection for the upcoming season. Shoe Mart curates an exciting range in ‘Wanderer’...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 26 September, 2016 6:33 am

AAMIR KHAN’S Iconic Film Lagaan Gets Its Own Ride at Bollywood Parks™ Dubai

Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination set to open this year, today announced its collaboration with Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan, to create the ride, Lagaan: Thrill of Victory inspired by the Oscar nominated, epic sports-drama, ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 26 September, 2016 5:28 am

Starwood Hotels Accelerates Its Eco-Wise Element Pipeline in The UAE With Fourth Dubai Signing

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) has signed an agreement with La Vender Real Estate LLC to open a new Element hotel in Dubai, expected to become the fourth Element hotel in the fast-evolving market. Scheduled to open in 2019, Element Dubai Al Sufouh will cater to...

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