Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 2:25 pm

Monte Carlo Stars restaurant launches new fusion menu of international and Arabic cuisine

Monte Carlo Stars (MCS), an acclaimed restaurant with the biggest terrace in Dubai Marina, has launched a new menu to cater to the tastes of its international and local diners.    The restaurant features international dishes and sweets, including the most popular Lebanese and...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 2:05 pm

FFWD Runway and Presentation Programme October 22nd-24th

With international fashion month in full swing, 34 Middle Eastern labels prepare for their S/S ’16 shows at Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD), the region’s definitive fashion platform. Across 21 runway shows and 9 presentations, the best couture and ready-to-wear labels will showcase their...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 1:57 pm

Eating well is keeping your brain in good shape too!

October is more than just about Breast Cancer Awareness as there is another equally important health campaign the world is celebrating.  Every year on October 10 is World Mental Health Day and it’s dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and stepping up efforts to...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 1:53 pm

The NFC leader FAMOCO wants to expand its business in the Middle East and will exhibit at the GITEX Show

FAMOCO the French specialist of Android NFC readers just raised $4,5 millions and now aims at conquering the Middle Eastern market. The GITEX show, the 3rd largest technology event on the planet, is an opportunity for FAMOCO to meet its clients and gain prominence in the Middle East. FAMOCO...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 1:46 pm

The Arab Women in Leadership Summit raises the bar for women professionals in the GCC

The 2nd Edition of the Arab Women in Leadership and Business Summit organized by MICE Quotient has concluded with an inspiring message for women in the UAE. The event, held in Dubai recently, was organised with the support of Dubai SME as the official Government Partner and sponsored by ADIB...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 9:33 am

Social media frenzy ‘hurting Saudi market sentiment’

 A top Jeddah-based economist has cautioned Saudi stock market investors against being influenced by rumors spread by social media. “Social media keeps us connected. But there is a negative side,” said Basil Al-Ghalayini, CEO of BMG Financial Group. Al-Ghalayini and Sami A....

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 9:29 am

Food and water availability at holy sites assured for pilgrims

The municipality of Makkah has made sure that all pilgrims are provided with enough food and water and other needs during the five or six days that they will be performing Haj. “The municipality has designated 643 locations in Mina as well as in Arafat and Muzdalifa where the pilgrims could...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 9:25 am

Mashaer users can be increased to 500,000

The number of Al-Mashaer Train passengers can be increased to 500,000 when necessary and there are contingency plans in place for this purpose, according to Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs. All departments in the ministry are ready to provide top-notch services to...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 9:18 am

Go Pink for Awareness this October with GlamGals Cosmetics

 GlamGals Cosmetics , with the aim to spread power through glamour, brings to light its Pink Lips range of lip cosmetics that aid Breast Cancer Awareness. The three pink lip products come with a special pink awareness ribbon that remind women across the region to get themselves checked and...

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Government | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 5:33 am

Journey of faith: Pilgrims begin moving into Mina

As the night wore on Monday, pilgrims started filling into the tent city of Mina. They came in ones and twos, some on foot, some in wheelchairs, many in buses and SUVs arranged by the pilgrim establishments. All roads and highways from Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, Dammam, Abha, Jazan and Taif were...

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