Business & Money | Thursday 5 January, 2017 1:59 pm

Schneider Electric Receives Top Ranking in Navigant Research Leaderboard Report on Building Energy Management Systems

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, recently announced that it has been named a leader in the Navigant Research Leaderboard Report on Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS). For the second year in a row, Schneider Electric received the highest overall...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 5 January, 2017 11:31 am

Chinese Solar Industry Targets Booming Middle East Market

Chinese solar panel manufacturers are targeting the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia markets, with large-scale investment in renewable energy expected to drive a rapid increase in demand for imported technology.   Local demand has underpinned the rise of China’s solar...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 January, 2017 11:29 am

Empower registers 255,000 client-servicing transactions in 2016

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), world’s largest district cooling services provider, said that it has registered 255,000 client-servicing transactions in 2016 ranging from face to face client servicing in the branches, telephone calls and e-mail...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 January, 2017 11:20 am

Sharjah Plans for a Bold New Future

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)’s bold plans to boost the economy of Sharjah will be outlined at the Second Sharjah Forum, which is being held on Sunday, January 8 at Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism destination, kick starting from 9:00am until...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 January, 2017 11:00 am

SPA and Nebras sign deal to fight drug menace

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and the National Committee for Combating Drugs (Nebras) have signed a cooperation agreement to help fight narcotic abuse in the Kingdom. The deal will strengthen Nebras’ drive to support the government’s efforts in protecting Saudi youth from drug...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 5 January, 2017 11:00 am

Apple Confirms $1 Billion Investment in SoftBank Vision Fund

Apple Inc. headlines a growing list of investors in SoftBank Group Corp.’s $100 billion technology fund, which is expected to include Foxconn Technology Group Ltd. and the family office of Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison, the Japanese ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 January, 2017 10:45 am

IHG: All preparations for the IPO subscription on Sunday January 8th, 2017 are complete

Investment Holding Group's Chairman, H.E. Mr. Ghanim Sultan Al Hodaifi, said "IHG has a proven track record of achieving robust results and is now moving into its next phase of growth. Over the past forty years it has not only established itself as a strong presence in the Qatari business...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 5 January, 2017 10:00 am

Turkish Airlines inaugurates its Havana and Caracas flights

Turkish Airlines, “Europe’s Best Airline” for six consecutive years according to the recent Skytrax results, and flying to more countries than any other airline, continues to grow by adding new destinations to its consistently expanding network.   With existing services ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 January, 2017 8:42 am

Building on its Great Success… The Fashion Walk Returns to City Walk for the Second Year in a Row

After the great success achieved by Quadro Art Production & Event Management in organizing the event over the past two years, The Fashion Walk, Dubai’s leading local fashion design event, has been inaugurated yesterday. The event, which is now a part of the official DSF 2017 calendar,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 5 January, 2017 8:17 am

Diriyah on course to become world-class tourist spot

The Riyadh Development Authority (RDA) recently highlighted its program to develop the historic Diriyah into a world-class cultural and tourist area. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Rukban, Urban Development Department head, said the program has the support of King Salman in recognition of its national and...

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