Business & Money | Wednesday 21 October, 2015 10:13 am

GCC in need of drainage despite lack of rain, industry expert says

Johann Groult, General Manager of drainage manufacturer Birco, has said that flooding caused by rainfall in in the Middle East should not be dismissed because it only rains a few times a year. Despite the fact that rainfall in the GCC region is among the lowest in the world, he says the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 20 October, 2015 4:48 pm

Saudi Fransi Capital has initiated coverage of the KSA banking sector

Saudi Fransi Capital has initiated coverage of the KSA banking sector with a report titled ‘Marhaba to Rising Rates,’ where it has placed Buy ratings on 3 banks, Samba Financial Group, Saudi British Bank and Arab National Bank. SFC believes that the banking sector will benefit from...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 20 October, 2015 3:47 pm

‘Engage In Teen Talk To Aid Youth Mental Wellbeing’, Experts Urge UAE Parents

Parents need to talk more to their teenage children if they are to help them avoid stress and mental ailments which is becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s highly digitalised and instant gratification world, according to Dubai-based multi-disciplinary consultancy...

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Business & Money | Sunday 18 October, 2015 3:59 pm

Bahrain real estate sector demonstrates resilience, in uncertain economic environment

Although residential rents have remained stable across the popular expatriate areas, there has been an increase in demand particularly for housing in the northwestern areas of the country, including Sar, Budaiya and Jasra, with many compounds achieving full occupancy, stated the Q3 2015 Bahrain...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 October, 2015 5:45 pm

Is Rebranding a Good Idea?

In a fast-paced world, where customer choices, demands and preferences change overnight, businesses often get the short end of the stick. The perfect mix of products, systems, infrastructure and workforce simply isn’t enough anymore and it’s unrealistic for an organisation to believe...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 14 October, 2015 5:21 pm

Mobile Security continues to be a big concern in the Middle East

Palo Alto Networks® (NYSE: PANW), the next-generation security company, discusses insights on managing risks and enabling BYOD in workplace across Middle East organisations ahead of GITEX 2015.    Saeed Agha, General Manager, and spokesperson for Palo Alto Networks Middle East...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2015 12:42 pm

Printing industry in GCC on a steady growth path

International Expo Consults (IEC) part of Falak Holding, stated that the printing industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will continue to witness rapid growth due to the growing infrastructure and associated developments. As per the Smithers Pira report, the total printing...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2015 11:01 am

Demand for Islamic Finance qualifications increases: CISI

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has announced a significant increase in the number of Islamic Finance qualifications taken in the Arabian Peninsula over the last 12 months. The increase demonstrates an increased interest in seeking professional qualification in the...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 11 October, 2015 12:13 am

Sony Brings 4K to the Medical Industry With New 31- and 55-inch Monitors

Sony is bringing 4K technology to the medical industry, with two new 4K medical-grade monitors -- the 31-inch (LMD-X310MD) and 55-inch (LMD-X550MD) models. Sony also plans to unveil a line of 4K products designed to complement every step in the surgical workflow. The new products, planned to be...

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Healthcare | Thursday 8 October, 2015 10:39 am

Abscessed Tooth Awareness: Are you at Risk?

What is an abscessed tooth and what causes it? An abscess is a term used to describe the collection of bacteria and their products (pus) around the causing agent which is usually the tooth and its surrounding structures.  A presenting dental abscess can be classified broadly...

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