Culture & Education | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 12:49 am

Alarab News Channel Launches

Alarab News Channel, the MENA region's latest 24-hour news channel, began transmission at 13.00 GMT on 1st February from its headquarters in Bahrain to viewers all over the world. The launch ushers in a completely new style of news programming for the Middle East and beyond and fills a critical...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 11 February, 2015 12:47 am

HTC harnesses Desire EYE and RE camera technology by appointing world’s first Selfie Stylist

To celebrate the HTC EYE experience, HTC, a global leader in technology innovation and design, has enlisted the world’s first Selfie Stylist – Alexis Knox.The Selfie, or self-portrait taken using a camera or smartphone, is fast becoming a global phenomenon. With over a million taken every day*, ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 3:05 pm

Revo One, Full Entertainment Center that Fits any Space

Acer announced the launch of the Revo One RL85. Small in form, but big in capabilities, the Revo One is a stylish personal computer designed to become the entire family’s entertainment center. Multimedia sharing, content streaming, huge storage and casting are core features of the Revo One, which ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 3:01 pm

GULFOOD 2015 IS ‘EGG-CELLENT’ FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS, SAYS USA POULTRY & EGG EXPORT COUNCIL

After a record year of double-digit growth for worldwide US meat exports in 2014, and the UAE emerging as a key export market for US lamb, the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) anticipates poultry and egg exports to the Middle East in 2015 will surpass the US$400m value achieved last...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 1:59 pm

ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES ‘THE OC & ME’ TRAVEL CAMPAIGN EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE MIDDLE EAST

Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) has officially launched ‘The OC & ME’ travel package in what is an industry first for a United States regional tourism association to create and promote a travel package exclusively created for residents of the G.C.C. (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 2:47 am

Bahrain closes pan-Arab TV news channel

Bahrain on Monday announced the closure of a new pan-Arab news channel, owned by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.The Alarab News Channel, launched on February 1, was on air for only a few hours before reverting to promotional material while trying to resolve “technical and administrative”...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 2:00 am

A Lasting New Year’s Resolution with British Airways

A survey commissioned by British Airways revealed that 31 per cent of residents of Saudi Arabia travelled long-haul only once over a period of twelve months. To encourage people who have made the New Year’s resolution to travel more frequently, British Airways is launching special fares to the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 1:30 am

Professional Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Cooks and Bakers Compete for Top Honours at Gulfood’s Salon Culinaire

As the landmark 20th anniversary edition of Gulfood - the world’s largest annual food and hospitality trade show -opened to huge crowds on Sunday, 1,300 professional chefs showcased their culinary skills at the Emirates International Salon Culinaire in association with Emirates Culinary Guild. ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 1:27 am

Dell Unveils New Features for World’s Thinnest and Lightest 15-Inch True Mobile Workstation

Dell today announced updates to the Dell Precision M3800, the world’s thinnest and lightest true 15-inch mobile workstation, enabling video editors, graphic designers, engineers and other high-end users to create like never before with unmatched portability, breakthrough power and reliable...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 9 February, 2015 2:54 pm

THE MAY OPENING OF INTERCONTINENTAL DUBAI MARINA APPROACHES

The countdown is on as InterContinental Dubai Marina, one of the emirate’s most eagerly anticipated hotels, confirms it will open its doors in May 2015.Refreshing Dubai Marina’s hotel scene, the 328-key five-star hotel will present a modern, urban style, and is set to become the place to be and ...

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