Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 10:07 am

Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Debut Smart Luxury in the South Pacific

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel portfolio for the new smart luxury traveler, today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with SA BORA BORA NUI for the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. The 115-key resort, formerly known as Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 9:03 am

labor contracts of 211 Turkish Airlines employees are cancelled

Active as of 22nd July 2016, contracts are canceled given the nonfulfillment of performance criterion and in line with the necessary actions we are taking against the FETÖ structure, attitudes and behavior conflicting with the interest of our country and company.    As Turkish...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:51 am

Exotic island of Mauritius awaits shoppers at Mercato!

This Dubai Summer Surprises, shoppers have been flocking to Mercato and its sister mall, Town Centre Jumeirah to avail themselves of exciting discounts of up to 75% on a wide range of merchandise offered by world-class brands, as well as an exciting line up of live entertainment for the whole...

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Government | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:48 am

Saudi Arabia sets up Family Affairs Council

The Council of Ministers on Monday approved setting up of the Family Affairs Council with the objective of enhancing the position and role of family in the advancement of society. Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, chaired the weekly session of the Cabinet...

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Government | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:40 am

Cabinet approves Kingdom becoming member of The Hague Conference

The Cabinet on Monday approved the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s becoming a member of The Hague Conference on Private International Law. The Cabinet welcomed the statement issued by the 25th session of the joint Gulf Cooperation Council-European Union ministerial council, held in Brussels,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:37 am

Q2 2016 Middle East cross-border deal-making steady despite global decline: Baker & McKenzie Report

Global cross-border M&A volume and values were subdued in Q2 2016, as investors held their breath, but the Middle East region saw an increase in both inbound and outbound cross-regional activity in the first half of 2016, according to global law firm Baker & McKenzie’s quarterly...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:29 am

Costa Coffee Celebrates Summer Vibes with Deliciously Chilled Frostino Summer Flavours

With the weather heating up, Costa Coffee has redefined its deliciously chilled Frostino drinks menu to keep you seriously cool this summer! The refreshing Frostino - a fun “cool-down” ice blended drink designed to satisfy your sweet-tooth, is the perfect way to beat the summer heat....

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Business & Money | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:14 am

Marka announces partnership with loyalty programme, Air Miles Middle East, the most exciting loyalty scheme in the region

Marka PJSC (DFM: MARKA), the first public stock retail operator in the UAE, has announced its partnership with the loyalty programme, Air Miles Middle East, in a move which seeks to reward its frequent customers. This represents the latest affiliation in an ongoing expansion programme by Marka...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:11 am

Phase 1 of DAMAC Properties’ AKOYA Imagine Villas Sold Out; Phase 2 Planned

 DAMAC Properties announced today that phase one of AKOYA Imagine villas has been sold out, and the launch of the second phase is planned for the end of July. The contemporary-styled villas, which are designed and priced to attract professionals in the “under 35” age group, have...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:06 am

Food consumption will grow by 7.3% in 2016

Being the largest economy in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has a rapid growth of food consumption. The Kingdom offers abundant growth opportunities to food and beverage companies, across all its sub-sectors and categories, due to a particular lifestyle, age group and most of all,...

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