Technology & IT | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 6:50 pm

Two Million People Benefiting from GSMA M4D Utilities Projects

The GSMA Mobile for Development Utilities programme (M4D Utilities) released a new report outlining progress in using mobile technology to deliver energy, water and sanitation services to underserved communities. The latest M4D Utilities annual report, ‘Unlocking access to utility...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 6:48 pm

‘Halal’-certified quality Indian products to push into the potential Gulf market, says expert

With the largest chunk of overseas Indian population living in the Gulf countries, the market potential for ‘Halal’-certified products from India in this region continues to grow, says Haji Shakeel Qureshi, a global promoter of ‘Halal’ certification and chairman of Indian...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 5:55 pm

3rd Liwa Ajman Date Festival starts tomorrow

Under the patronage of H.H Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the Union and Ruler of Ajman, the 3rd edition of Liwa Ajman Date Festival will kick off tomorrow, July 27 at Emirates Hospitality Centre and will run until Friday, July 29. Prizes worth AED400,000 are ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 5:37 pm

Panasonic to provide more than 100 high brightness projectors for Rio Olympic Ceremonies

Technology leader Panasonic will be providing at least 110 units of PT-DZ21K2 series projectors and other AV equipment for the Rio Olympic Games. A long term partner for the Olympic Games, Panasonic has become the ‘Official Ceremony Partner’ for the first time at Rio Olympics. Panasonic ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 5:24 pm

54,000 New Hotel Rooms in UAE Pipeline

There are 183 hotel projects and 54,000 hotel rooms in the UAE pipeline, according to a new report. The hotel construction report by TOPHOTELPROJECTS prepared exclusively for The Hotel Show Dubai 2016 reveals that the majority of the new hotels are expected to open before 2020.  The...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 4:20 pm

Siemens ships its first “Made in KSA” gas turbine to power Jazan Economic City

In line with the Saudi Vision 2030 and Saudi Aramco’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) program, Siemens delivered the first shipment of its locally produced gas turbines to the Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power plant in Jazan. This is the world’s largest...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 10:07 am

Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Debut Smart Luxury in the South Pacific

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel portfolio for the new smart luxury traveler, today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with SA BORA BORA NUI for the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. The 115-key resort, formerly known as Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 9:03 am

labor contracts of 211 Turkish Airlines employees are cancelled

Active as of 22nd July 2016, contracts are canceled given the nonfulfillment of performance criterion and in line with the necessary actions we are taking against the FETÖ structure, attitudes and behavior conflicting with the interest of our country and company.    As Turkish...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:51 am

Exotic island of Mauritius awaits shoppers at Mercato!

This Dubai Summer Surprises, shoppers have been flocking to Mercato and its sister mall, Town Centre Jumeirah to avail themselves of exciting discounts of up to 75% on a wide range of merchandise offered by world-class brands, as well as an exciting line up of live entertainment for the whole...

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Government | Tuesday 26 July, 2016 7:48 am

Saudi Arabia sets up Family Affairs Council

The Council of Ministers on Monday approved setting up of the Family Affairs Council with the objective of enhancing the position and role of family in the advancement of society. Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, chaired the weekly session of the Cabinet...

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