Business & Money | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:00 am

GE to bridge gender gap in region’s workforce with 50:50 representation of women in technical roles

GE (NYSE: GE) today announced its strategic goal of achieving 50:50 representation of women for all its technical entry-level programs in the region, especially in engineering, manufacturing, information technology and product management roles, to drive its transformation as a digital industrial...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 7:25 am

Single, secure mobile app for all digital transactions launches in Middle East and Africa

One Global has launched a mobile app today as a single, secure platform for all digital financial services across the Middle East and Africa. The Og Money platform, formerly known as PayIt, already has 900,000 customers across the region. Og Money is the next evolution of digital financial...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 5:22 pm

KIKO CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF BEAUTY WITH UNIQUE PARTNERSHIPS

  KIKO MILANO, Italy's leading cosmetics brand, celebrates 20 years of beauty - an important milestone for this incredible brand founded by Stefano and Antonio Percassi.   The first store was opened on September 1, 1997, within a historical Fiorucci store. The first KIKO...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 4:30 pm

Dubai WoodShow and Dubai International Furniture Accessories & Components & Semi-Finished Products Show kick-off

The 12th edition of Dubai WoodShow (DWS 2017) and the 1st edition of Dubai International Furniture Accessories & Components & Semi-Finished Products Show (DIFAC 2017) were launched today by HE Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Department of Economic Development. Both shows will run until...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 3:39 pm

Investment toward airport security high on priority for region’s airports

Airports across the Middle East, one of the fastest growing aviation sectors in the world, are driving investment to the tune of millions of dollars toward airport technology with a view to enhancing security and ensuring a seamless passenger experience. The region, led by the United Arab...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 3:37 pm

Is Blockchain the missing piece of the puzzle that will turn the tide in favour of the insurance landscape? InsurTech Integrated to decode why!

Dubai, UAE – 07 March 2017: The inaugural edition of InsurTech Integrated, convened by leading financial intelligence platform, Middle East Global Advisors, will gravitate around the theme of “Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Thrive in a Digital Era”. In the wake of...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 1:00 pm

Samsung Electronics Unveils Wind-Free™ Air Conditioner and Laundry Game-Changer at MENA Forum 2017

today unveiled a number of its novel digital appliances including its revolutionary FlexWash™ laundry system and its award-winning Wind-Free™ wall-mounted air conditioner at MENA Forum in Singapore. The new FlexWash™ is a versatile washing machine designed to offer two washers in...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 12:54 pm

UAE leads countries with developed ecosystem for Halal pharmaceuticals, study says

Global standards drive up demand, investment in over AED 286 billion Halal pharmaceutical market   Top consumer markets include Turkey, Saudi Arabia, United States, Indonesia and Algeria     Mass manufacturing set to be the key driver of the industry’s...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 12:49 pm

Azizi Developments: Royal Bay on the Palm Jumeirah is 80% complete

Azizi Developments, a leading UAE-based real estate developer with global reach into international markets, has announced the total construction work on Royal Bay is roughly 80 per cent complete. The upcoming 90-unit Azizi Royal Bay serviced apartments will be located on the luxurious Palm...

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Government | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 12:42 pm

Dubai Culture to Showcase the Emirate’s Flourishing Arts and Cultural Scene on Global Stage at ITB Berlin

 Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced its participation in ITB Berlin – the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show® – as part of the Emirate’s stand at the event and in...

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