Technology & IT | Sunday 1 November, 2015 1:43 pm

MTN and Ericsson launch e-waste disposal campaign in Ivory Coast

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and MTN Côte d’Ivoire have today launched the campaign to drive the awareness and collection of electronic waste (e-waste) in the country. An e-waste collection station will open to the public at Sorbonne Plateu in the capital Abidjan on October 7 and will be in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 1:39 pm

Hotel Stays in UAE to Hit 51.5 Million This Year

The total number of overnight stays in UAE hotels will reach 51.5 million by the end of this year; up 5.7% on 2014. According to a Business Monitor International report the trend is set to continue over the next three years with growth from 4 to 5.5%.    The report said: ’The...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 November, 2015 1:20 pm

UAE ranked Mideast

A recent report from built asset consultancy, Arcadis, has revealed the UAE’s strong infrastructure and business friendly environment makes the country an attractive market for retailers. The report ranked the UAE first in the Middle East and eighth globally when it comes to market...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 1 November, 2015 1:10 pm

Samsung Electronics Levant Holds “Enterprise Business Forum 2015”

Samsung Electronics Levant held its first “Business Enterprise Forum” in Jordan for enterprise business and solutions, with the attendance of a network of its partners, customers, corporations and entrepreneurs, for two consecutive days at the Four Seasons Hotel Amman. The first of...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 November, 2015 1:05 pm

Egyptian and Tunisian Candidates Triumph in Engineering Episode on MBC4

In a dramatic elimination episode of MBC 4's Stars of Science, an "edutainment reality" TV program initiated by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF),Omar Hamid of Egypt and Fawzy...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 9:46 am

Oman Air Stands Ready As Cyclone Chapala Approaches Sultanate

As monitoring of Cyclone Chapala’s approach towards the Arabian Peninsula continues, Oman Air has announced that it is ready to provide whatever support it can, should the people of Oman require it.   The cyclone is expected to reach the southern tip of the Peninsula, including the ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 November, 2015 8:26 am

Increased number of French companies to attend the ADIPEC exhibition

The French oil and gas industry will once again take part in the ADIPEC exhibition in Abu Dhabi from November 9-12, 2015, with 33 companies representing the various sectors of the industry. The French companies will be grouped together in a 315 m² French section organized by Business France, a ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 November, 2015 8:24 am

Al Meera Opens its 46th Branch in Al Thumama

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) announced the opening of its Al Thuamama branch, marking the 46th addition to the successful supermarket chain.  The opening of the new branch came as a response to the needs of Al Thumama’s community and those surrounding it, due to their lack...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 November, 2015 8:22 am

Executive pay slowdown across Europe

Executive pay slowdown in Europe not expected for GCC executives   Towers Watson research shows that total pay for European CEOs including salary, benefits, and all incentive plan pay-outs have remained flat during 2015 with a median total pay figure of €5.4 million.   The...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 1 November, 2015 7:30 am

Cosmetic treatments drive medical tourists to India

With a growing number of people travelling overseas for high quality and cost-effective medical care, Apollo Hospitals, Asia’s foremost healthcare provider, is building on India’s rising stature as a medical tourism destination by offering state-of-the-art treatment facilities including ...

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