Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:15 pm

Increase of King Abdullah Port’s Annual Throughput to 1.4 Million TEU by the end of 2016

King Abdullah Port announced the increase of its annual throughput to 1.4 million TEU by the end of 2016, representing an increase of around 8% compared to 2015. The annual throughput increase comes despite the challenges facing the markets and the slowdown of global economic growth. In addition,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:47 pm

BMW Group Appoints Head of Corporate Communications for Middle East Region

The BMW Group Regional headquarters in Dubai, responsible for BMW and MINI business operations across the Middle East, has announced the appointment of Silke Brigl as Head of Corporate Communications. Effective 01 February, 2017, Brigl succeeds Leanne Blanckenberg, who has taken on the role of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:43 pm

Dubai Culture Signs MoU to Provide Reading Opportunities at Dubai Airports

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Airports to provide reading opportunities for passengers in airport arrival and departure lounges. The project...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:40 pm

Siemens brings digital future experience to WFES

Siemens will provide a glimpse into the digital future through interactive displays from the company’s technology portfolio next week at the 10th edition of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Visitors will have the chance to experience Siemens’ ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:35 pm

Dp World Reaffirms Commitment to India’s Growth at Global Ceo Roundtable Chaired by Prime Minister Modi

DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with the Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi at the 8th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit held in Ahmedabad, India.   Discussions highlighted the immense potential of India’s growing economy ...

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Sports | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:33 pm

Dubai Autodrome to Host Twelfth Edition of Hankook 24h Dubai

Race teams from around the globe have flown into Dubai this week to prepare for the Hankook 24H Dubai (12-14 January), the first round of the 2017 24H Series powered by Hankook.   The race paddock at Dubai Autodrome is now full of containers and cars, with officials and pit crews...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:20 pm

Bride Dubai and Abu Dhabi 2017 Announce Dates for 20th Year Celebration

BRIDE is excited to announce the official dates and ticket sales launch for the region’s biggest wedding and lifestyle events, BRIDE Dubai and BRIDE Abu Dhabi. Marking the 20th Anniversary since conception, BRIDE Abu Dhabi will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 25th...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:15 pm

L’azurde appoints star singer Balqees Fathi as brand celebrity for 2017

Kicking off the New Year in true L’azurde style, the largest gold and jewellery designer, manufacturer, and distributor in the Middle East, today announced its collaboration with Emirati-Yemeni soprano Balqees Ahmed Fathi to be their new face for 2017. Famed for her unique sense of style,...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 6:06 am

Ford Reveals New F-150; Bronco is Back; All-New Ranger Coming to North America

Ford’s expansion to an auto and mobility company gains momentum today, as the company unveils the new F-150 pickup, announces the return of the Ranger pickup in North America and Bronco globally, and presents its vision for the “City of Tomorrow.”   Ford’s news at ...

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Government | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 5:51 am

King Salman wins King Faisal Prize for Service to Islam

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was named the winner of the 2017 King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for Service to Islam. The names of winners were announced here on Tuesday by Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is the director of the King Faisal Foundation and chairman...

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