Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 2:03 pm

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival Concludes its Eighth Edition

The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) concluded its eighth edition yesterday (Saturday), with the event attracting 254,000 visitors over its 11 days. The figure represents an 18% increase on the attendance figures for last year’s event.   The region’s leading...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 May, 2016 1:51 pm

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa launches new look and menu at Arabesque Café and Terrace

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa welcomes guests to indulge in the newly refreshed Middle Eastern restaurant, Arabesque Café & Terrace. The café now boasts a new look with exquisite furniture and inviting décor for a comfortable dining experience, complete with a...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 1 May, 2016 1:09 pm

Limited Edition OnePlus X Ceramic Launched Exclusively in Saudi Arabia on Souq.com

OnePlus, the global technology start-up has announced the launch of the premium and limited edition ceramic crafted OnePlus X exclusively on Souq.com, the largest online marketplace and retail platform in the Middle East. Cultivating a new level of craftsmanship and artisanal luxury in smartphone...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 May, 2016 1:00 pm

Dubai Association Centre has issued licences to 23 global associations

Affirming Dubai’s success in consolidating its position as the centre for professional associations in the region, the Dubai Association Centre (DAC) has announced 44% rise in its membership in the first quarter of 2016 which takes the Centre’s total membership to 23 from last...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 May, 2016 12:13 pm

McDonald’s in the GCC Delivers Enjoyment with GO Online TV Partnership

McDonald’s in the GCC is adding entertainment to McDelivery with the announcement of their partnership with TV content provider, OSN GO. Starting April 23, customers who use the McDelivery service will have access to 72 hours of continuous entertainment, free of charge. Since the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 May, 2016 11:56 am

Forecast Estimates Saudi Arabia’s ICT Spend to Grow SAR 43.7 Billon by 2020

KSA is the largest economy within the GCC and home to some of the most prominent companies in the region. However, the country’s economy is undergoing a transition to keep up with the challenging global macro-economic environment, as well as to meet the government’s Vision-2030...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 1 May, 2016 11:36 am

GITEX 2016 Launches New Global Startup Movement

GITEX Technology Week will launch and host GITEX STARTUP MOVEMENT, one of the most global startup gatherings in the world with over 30 countries represented, as it brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, mentors and buyers for the first time in Dubai.   The GITEX...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 1 May, 2016 11:33 am

Daimler Financial Services launches ‘Mercedes-Benz Finance’

Daimler Financial Services and BBK in collaboration with Al Haddad Motors have begun offering Mercedes-Benz branded financial services under the brand name ‘Mercedes-Benz Finance’. Customers in the Kingdom of Bahrain can now take advantage of attractive automotive financing available...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 May, 2016 11:25 am

Training and development in uncertainty?

When the economic future is filled with uncertainty and potential opportunities, there is always a temptation to cut spending on training and development to reduce costs.  This initial “saving” can look like a simple way to cut costs quickly, but nothing could be further from the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 May, 2016 11:16 am

Marka Engages UAE's Leading Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global network of more than 10,000 business owners with 75 members in their UAE chapter, hosted an in-depth dialogue with Nick Peel, CEO of Marka Holding PJSC (DFM: MARKA), the first public joint stock retail operator in the UAE.    The...

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