Healthcare | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 7:23 am

Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Care Companies hosted its inaugural Middle East & Africa Diabetes Summi

 With one in 11 people living with diabetes worldwide, the disease is one of the largest global health emergencies of the twenty-first century.  The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is no exception, with four countries among the top 10 globally in terms of prevalence in this...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 5:33 am

A Memorable Ramadan Experience at Villa Rotana Dubai

Villa Rotana Dubai welcomes Ramadan 2016 with an array of Iftar offerings. From sunset, guests may enjoy a plentiful array of Middle Eastern to international specialties and beverages, including traditional hot and cold mezze, Ouzi with Oriental Rice, homemade Arabic sweets with the traditional...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 5:29 am

Saudi International Petrochemical Company Collaborates with IBM for IT Services and Digital Transformation

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has signed a ten-year technology services and digital transformation agreement with Saudi International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem). Sipchem will leverage IBM’s cloud, mobile, analytics and security platforms and services to support its ambitious efficiency enhancement and ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 5:18 am

Etihad Aviation Group and Partners to Contribute up to US$9.6 Billion to Abu Dhabi Economy In 2016

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) and its equity airline partners will provide a contribution of up to US$9.6 billion to the Abu Dhabi economy in 2016, according to figures released today by Oxford Economics Group.   The Group and its partners will deliver a core economic contribution of...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 4:54 am

Cadillac Middle East Dealerships Ready to Welcome First-Ever XT5 Luxury Crossover

The first-ever Cadillac XT5 will arrive to Cadillac dealerships in the Middle East at the end of June, continuing the brand’s product-driven growth. XT5 was unveiled in Dubai last November, and enters the strongest category in the luxury automotive space, the midsize luxury crossover segment, ...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 4:38 am

Horse riding, swimming to be introduced in public schools

The Education Ministry is introducing horse riding and swimming at public schools this coming academic year as an optional activity, forming part of its overhaul of the country’s extracurricular program for students and in line with the goals of Vision 2030. These activities will be...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 3:24 am

GREE – the new global #1 in air conditioning SET TO DOMINATE THE GLOBAL HVAC MARKET WITH TECHNOLOGY-ORIENTED SOLUTIONS

GREE Appliances Inc. ― the Chinese giant in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry, has rapidly grown from annual sales of 40,000 units in its first year of operation, to a manufacturing capacity of 65 million units in 2015. With over 800 million users in 213 countries,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 3:13 am

Popular restaurants PAUL, Köşebaşı, and The Butcher Shop and Grill now open at Dammam’s new Riviera Mall

Set to be one of Dammam’s most popular dining destinations, Azadea Group – the region’s premier fashion and lifestyle retail company – has opened three restaurants at the newly-opened Riviera Mall. Introducing the famous French eatery PAUL Bakery &...

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Government | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 2:33 am

New Gulf body to tighten economic bond

Gulf Arab states on Tuesday formed a new agency to tighten economic cooperation in the region. The Economic and Development Affairs Commission “will boost coherence, integration and coordination between member states in all economic and development sectors,” the Gulf Cooperation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 2:10 am

Oman Air And Menzies Aviation Plan Partnership For Ground Handling At Omani Airports

Oman Air and Menzies Aviation have today taken a major step toward forming a joint venture partnership which will provide ground handling services at all airports across Oman.    The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming their intention to work together....

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