Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 12:33 pm

Middle East airline passenger numbers projected to climb 7% in 2018

Middle East passenger numbers are forecast to grow by 7% in 2018 according to the International Air Transport Association, despite a strong headwind of global economic turbulence and fluctuating oil prices, the unpredictability of American President Donald Trump and continued Brexit...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 12:30 pm

QFPay and United Brands (UBPAY) Form Joint Venture to Redefine the Mobile Payment Landscape Across the UAE

QFPay, the leading global mobile payment technology and big data solution company from China, today announced a joint venture with United Brands (UBPAY), a Dubai-based Payment Service Provider (PSP), to redefine the mobile payment landscape across the United Arab Emirates by offering secure mobile...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 11:57 am

Ministry of Economy and Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development Announcing the Launch of TIP Platform

The Ministry of Economy and the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi have officially launched TIP platform, A platform that will host a community of pioneers in technology and innovation locally, regionally and globally. TIP will also have specialized sub-platforms and will soon...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 10:11 am

New Wafflemeister in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Established in the United Kingdom in 2009 and famous for its handmade Belgian Liège waffles, Wafflemeister has just opened a flagship store in the Middle East in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   Having spread its natural fun flavours around the world, with retail units in UK,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 10:00 am

Bahri reiterates company-wide commitment to innovation in transportation and logistics sector

Setting a new benchmark in brand engagement and awareness, Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, recently launched a nation-wide roadshow on a state-of-the-art truck, to highlight the company’s services, key achievements and future opportunities.   Following its...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 6:54 am

KSA Cinema Re-Opening Brings Positive Sentiment, 67% Intend to Visit Theaters

Saudi Arabia’s recent announcement to lift the 3-decade old ban on commercial cinemas is expected to bring further growth prospects in their economic landscape. Latest study by Kantar TNS conducted among Saudi residents reveal fresh opportunities for marketers to make inroads into the...

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Government | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 3:19 am

Huge opportunities for private sector: Al-Jadaan

Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan said the State’s General Budget of the Fiscal Year 2018 is the biggest growth-oriented and integrated expenditure in the history of the Kingdom. Addressing a press conference, he said the 2018 budget gives top priority to the services provided to...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 3:16 am

Aljomaih launches the world's most innovative electric car "Bolt EV" and unveils "Corvette ZR1" the most powerful ever

Aljomaih Automotive Company (AAC), the largest dealer for General Motors in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, participated in the 39th edition of the Saudi International Motor Show, which was held in Jeddah on December 17-21, 2017.   The pavilion of Aljomaih Automotive Company enjoyed a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 2:33 am

Al Montazah Reveals ‘Pearls Kingdom’ and ‘Island of Legends’

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has unveiled the array of outstanding recreational attractions and leisure amenities introduced in the second phase of developments at Al Montazah Amusement and Water Park, which has required an investment of more than AED 100...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 2:24 am

IHG opens first InterContinental® Resort in the Middle East

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the opening of the highly-anticipatedInterContinental® Fujairah Resort in beguiling Dibba. Often referred to as the ‘Arabian Jewel’, Fujairah is becoming increasingly ...

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