Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 3 March, 2017 3:20 pm

Four Seasons Makes Forbes Five-Star History

Earns More Five-Star Ratings Than Any Other Hotel Brand in Single Year Since Guide’s Inception For the second consecutive year, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts tops Forbes Travel Guide ratings with record number of Five-Star properties Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s...

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Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 3:15 pm

Dubai Industrial Park Concludes Participation at Gulfood 2017

Dubai Industrial Park’s Light Industrial Units and Refrigerated Warehouses Receive High Interest from SMEs  Dubai Wholesale City (DWSC), a global integrated wholesale trading hub and member of TECOM Group, has concluded its successful participation at one of the region’s largest ...

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Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 3:07 pm

BARCLAYS NAMED ‘BEST PRIVATE BANK’ IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Recognising Barclays’ “Integrated Banking Model” & Quality service  Barclays was named ‘Best Private Bank’ in the United Arab Emirates during the ‘Middle East Banking Awards ceremony’, which is organised by EMEA Finance, a leading banking and...

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Technology & IT | Friday 3 March, 2017 2:49 pm

Super Successor Honor 8 Lite Gears Up for Digital Natives: Sharper, Faster and Stronger

The best of the honor 8 series within your budget with premium looks, solid performance, strong battery support and advanced camera features   Honor, the number one smartphone e-brand by Huawei, has just unveiled the Honor 8 Lite, the brand’s latest smartphone to be launched under...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 3 March, 2017 2:39 pm

MOHAMMED AL SHAALI RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR AT WORLD OF YACHTS AND BOATS AWARDS

The World of Yachts and Boats Awards has honoured Mohammed Hussein Al Shaali, Chairman of Gulf Craft, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show. Local and international marine organisations and government agencies were also recognised for their...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 3 March, 2017 10:00 am

ZERO MOTORCYCLES IS A WINNER AT KUWAIT BIKE SHOW

New Generation Motorcycles (NGM), the exclusive dealer for Zero Motorcycles in Kuwait, had double cause for celebration at the Kuwait Bike Show 2017. The brand celebrated the successful outing as main sponsor of the show and winning the Slow Race competition with its Zero S bike. The...

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Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 8:48 am

Uber and Careem banned from airport pickup

Picking up passengers from airports using private cars or ride-hailing services such as Uber and Careem is considered a traffic violation that is punishable by law, according to the General Directorate of Traffic. Saudis using private vehicles are also banned from picking up passengers at the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 3 March, 2017 8:29 am

Experiences and Emotional engagement top the list for the GCC traveller

Top corporate organizations and prominent travel agencies from across the GCC along with global suppliers and travel specialists gathered at the Palazzo Versace Dubai, UAE for the 5th Annual edition of the MICE Arabia & Luxury Travel Congress. The congress which completed “half a...

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Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 8:00 am

Qumra 2017 to host over 100 international film experts including festival directors, producers, sales agents and consultants

The third edition of Qumra, the annual industry event by the Doha Film Institute aimed at mentoring and promoting the new generation of filmmakers, will host over 100 international film industry experts including festival directors, producers, fund managers, sales professionals, script consultants, ...

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Government | Friday 3 March, 2017 7:58 am

Tuition hike suspended for 2 years

The Education Ministry has announced it will suspend any increase of tuition fees by private and international schools for two years. Director of Education in Riyadh Abdullah Al-Mani said the schools can continue the latest tuition fees approved for the academic years 2015/2016 and...

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