Technology & IT | Sunday 12 July, 2015 2:03 pm

Zain and Ericsson enter new agreements to offer differentiated user experience in Iraq

Zain Iraq and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have today announced an extension of their managed services deal, which would otherwise have ended in 2016, for three additional years to the end of 2019. The partnership was initially forged in 2011 as part of Zain Iraq’s ambition to deliver a...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 12 July, 2015 2:00 pm

Empower runs summer campaign themed ‘Set to 24°C and Save’

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has launched an emirate-wide summer campaign to reducedistrict cooling (DC) consumption and boost transparency levels in its billing methodology, as part of effective communication with its rapidly growing customer base.   The...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:53 pm

JCDecaux ATA Wins the Advertising Contract at the New Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah

JCDecaux SA (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announces today that its subsidiary JCDecaux ATA (held 60% by JCDecaux, 40% by ATA) has won the advertising contract for the new Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (PMIA) in the city of Madinah ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:50 pm

Celebrate Eid al Fitr with a Relaxing Spa Treatment at Emirates Grand Hotel

Emirates Grand Hotel offers an exclusive Spa package treatment to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a renewed and relaxing mind and body.    The hotel spa offers a revitalized combination treatment of 45-minute full body massage with a 30-minute express facial for only AED280. Experience...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:44 pm

MENA M&A Market Stalls, During 2Q2015, Well Behind Its 3-Year Rebound

The MENA M&A market markedly regressed during 2Q2015, well behind its prolonged 3-year revived activity. The overall 12-month activity now falls short from a sustained and marked rebound mainly due to the regional political turmoil which is cited amongst the major factors weighing on investor...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:40 pm

Enjoy the treats of Eid, the right way.

As the holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end, it’s the time for bigger celebrations with Eid. But while you might be ready to enjoy the sweets and delicacies after a month of fasting, your body might not be.    During Eid, the consumption of sweets and sugar-coated dishes...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:32 pm

Qatar Airways Migrates Systems to the Ooredoo Data Centre

Ooredoo and Qatar Airways have expanded their strategic partnership, with the national airline moving both its primary and backup data to Ooredoo’s cloud-hosting platform.   As part of the migration, Qatar Airways has moved its systems and infrastructure to the world-class Ooredoo...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:31 pm

United Arab Emirates University is now an official IELTS test Centre

His Excellency Dr. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, Vice Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, signed a cooperative agreement with the British Council for the accreditation of the Center for Continuing Education at UAEU to hold IELTS tests, starting in July, 2015. The aim of this agreement is to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:20 pm

Enjoy the authentic hospitality of Ramadan with Suite Novotel Riyadh Olaya

Suite Novotel Riyadh Olaya is offering guests an authentic Ramadan experience with a scrumptious Iftar buffet at the hotel’s LaMode restaurant. The menu is filled with dishes replicating the authenticity of the region with a soup station, cold and hot mezze assortments, Arabic mixed grill and ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 12 July, 2015 1:00 pm

Samsung Electronics Unveils Xpress C430/C480 Color Printer

Samsung Electronics announced its new Xpress C430 and C480 series of color printers and multi-function printers. The series include C430/430W single-function color printers, C480/480W multi-function printers that can print, copy, and scan, and C480FN/C480FW 4-in-1 MFPs with additional faxing...

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