Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 2:15 pm

AMERICAN EXPRESS WORLD LUXURY EXPO OPENS IN RIYADH

The third American Express World Luxury Expo took place at the palatial Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh. The three-day event was officially inaugurated HH Prince Mohammad bin Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al Faisal to an audience of VIP guests and other dignitaries. HRH Princess Nouf Bint Faisal Bin Turki Al...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 11:36 am

Samsung Unveils Home of the Future at GITEX ‘Shopper Smart Living’

Samsung Talks Smart Home at GITEX Shopper Supplement a leader in digital convergence technologies, will showcase its smart home solutions at ‘Shopper Smart Living,’ a supplement of GITEX Shopper Spring 2015. From April 1 to April 4, the company will demonstrate the Home of the Future by...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 11:29 am

WGES 2015 and WETEX will both present the latest innovative sustainable-development solutions

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 2nd World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2015 will be held from 22-23 April at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. WGES enhances Dubai’s position ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 11:27 am

Al Baraka Islamic Bank continues the promotional campaign for the Savings Investment Account "alBarakat".

Following the high demand from customersUnder the slogan "the Blessings continue", Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.S.C (c) continued the promotional campaign for the saving investment account “alBarakat” following the high demand from customers. alBarakat account is an account that is compatible with ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 11:13 am

DME Reaches Significant New Milestone of 8 Billion barrels Traded on the Exchange

DME announced today that it has now reached the 8 billion barrel mark, with a total of 8 million contracts (eqv. 8 billion barrels) traded on the exchange. The increased interest in DME’s value proposition driven by new members from Asia and their participation has contributed to the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 11:10 am

Swicorp, Retal close “Ewan Al-Qayrawan Real Estate Development Fund”

Swicorp, a leading asset management, private equity and investment banking firm with a specific regional focus on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has successfully raised SAR112 million in equity, and arranged a SAR132 million loan facility from a local bank for Ewan Al-Qayrawan Real ...

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Sports | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 11:07 am

ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING STORMS AROUND CAPE HORN IN SECOND

Volvo Ocean Race leader Azzam focused on 2,000-mile final push north to Brazil Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) - the emirate’s entry in the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) - has safely rounded ocean racing’s most treacherous landmark - Cape Horn at the southern tip of Chile. The team is currently in...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 11:03 am

Fly Lands at GITEX Shopper with Exciting Line-Up of Deals and Super Value Promotions

Top European Mobile Maker Making Special Offers Available Through Leading Retail Outlets, Hypermarkets, and Independent Retailers during GITEX Shopper Top European mobile player Fly is bringing its innovative range of products to this year’s GITEX Shopper, with a value-packed line-up of...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 10:50 am

Mario Mehren to head BASF subsidiary Wintershall

Mario Mehren, currently a member of the Board of Executive Directors of Wintershall responsible for Exploration & Production Russia, North Africa and South America, has been named President of BASF’s Oil & Gas division effective July 1, 2015, and in this function will be head of BASF’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 9:47 am

Tilal Liwa Hotel joins UAE in celebrating Earth Hour

Lights switched off and non-essential appliances unplugged for one hour Tilal Liwa Hotel, a secluded hideaway leisure resort perched on the edge of Rub Al Khali Desert, participated in the annual Earth Hour by turning off all unnecessary lights around the hotel premises and in the staff...

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