Culture & Education | Sunday 1 November, 2015 1:05 pm

Egyptian and Tunisian Candidates Triumph in Engineering Episode on MBC4

In a dramatic elimination episode of MBC 4's Stars of Science, an "edutainment reality" TV program initiated by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF),Omar Hamid of Egypt and Fawzy...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 9:46 am

Oman Air Stands Ready As Cyclone Chapala Approaches Sultanate

As monitoring of Cyclone Chapala’s approach towards the Arabian Peninsula continues, Oman Air has announced that it is ready to provide whatever support it can, should the people of Oman require it.   The cyclone is expected to reach the southern tip of the Peninsula, including the ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 November, 2015 8:26 am

Increased number of French companies to attend the ADIPEC exhibition

The French oil and gas industry will once again take part in the ADIPEC exhibition in Abu Dhabi from November 9-12, 2015, with 33 companies representing the various sectors of the industry. The French companies will be grouped together in a 315 m² French section organized by Business France, a ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 November, 2015 8:24 am

Al Meera Opens its 46th Branch in Al Thumama

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) announced the opening of its Al Thuamama branch, marking the 46th addition to the successful supermarket chain.  The opening of the new branch came as a response to the needs of Al Thumama’s community and those surrounding it, due to their lack...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 November, 2015 8:22 am

Executive pay slowdown across Europe

Executive pay slowdown in Europe not expected for GCC executives   Towers Watson research shows that total pay for European CEOs including salary, benefits, and all incentive plan pay-outs have remained flat during 2015 with a median total pay figure of €5.4 million.   The...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 1 November, 2015 7:30 am

Cosmetic treatments drive medical tourists to India

With a growing number of people travelling overseas for high quality and cost-effective medical care, Apollo Hospitals, Asia’s foremost healthcare provider, is building on India’s rising stature as a medical tourism destination by offering state-of-the-art treatment facilities including ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 1 November, 2015 6:16 am

Sharjah to host first Global NCD Alliance Forum this month

Sharjah will host the first global forum on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from November 13-15 under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Founder and Royal Patron of the Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP) and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 November, 2015 4:08 am

Etihad Airways Expands Saudi Arabian Network Throgh New Five Weekly Service With Flynas

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is expanding its Saudi Arabian network through a new five-times-per-week service between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi operated by its codeshare partner flynas.   Commencing on 16 December 2015, the new flynas service will...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 1 November, 2015 3:40 am

beIN Democratizes Pay TV In MENA Through Entry Into Entertainment Content

Marking its twelfth anniversary beIN announced expansion of it’s platform through launch of wide range of movies and entertainment channels.  Under the campaign slogan of “All You Want” the company is positioning itself as the only comprehensive Pay TV entertainment player ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 1 November, 2015 3:05 am

Best Retailers across the Middle East Win at the annual Images RetailME Awards 2015

Top performing Retailers in the Middle East were awarded at the most prestigious Images RetailME Awards 2015 across 32 categories at a gala ceremony held at the Conrad hotel 2015.   Images RetailME awards attract the best–known names in the retail sector, there being no greater...

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