Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 30 June, 2017 12:42 am

The General Authority for Civil Aviation signs concession contracts for King Abdulaziz, Taif, Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz and Ha'il Airports

His Excellency Sulaiman bin Abdullah Al Hamdan, the Minister of Transportation, on 8 June, 2017 signed concession agreements for private sector participation in several Saudi airports. GIB Capital LLC (GIB Capital), the Lead Financial Advisor to GACA, led a group of specialised advisors...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 June, 2017 1:47 pm

Equinix Opens New Flagship Data Center in Frankfurt

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, today announced an expansion of its presence in the Frankfurt market with the opening of its latest state-of-the-art data center. Known as FR6, the new International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center is...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 29 June, 2017 1:43 pm

Lexus adds design flair and imaginative technologies to Luc Besson’s upcoming sci-fi epic Valerian

To celebrate its creative partnership with Luc Besson’s upcoming sci-fi epic, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, luxury automotive brand Lexus has recently unveiled a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the SKYJET collaboration, as well as the brand’s design and technology...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 29 June, 2017 1:22 pm

Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro - wildest-ever Aston Martin taken to new extremes

  29 June 2017, Gaydon: Aston Martin’s wildest-ever car - the track-only Aston Martin Vulcan - has been taken to breathtaking new extremes with a performance upgrade package developed by the luxury marque’s new performance brand, AMR. Making its public debut at the Goodwood...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 June, 2017 1:01 pm

‘Truckers Summer Warehouse’ enhances guests’ experience with themed nights

Truckers Summer Warehouse, a two-month indoor food truck festival, will add a dose of music, gaming, and art as it transforms Hall No. 8 of Dubai World Trade Centre into a funky foodie haven. As part of this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises, the newest hangout this season will feature themed...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 June, 2017 1:55 am

CENTARA HOTELS & RESORTS APPOINTS AVIAREPS AS ITS SALES PROMOTION REPRESENTATIVE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, recently appointed AVIAREPS to conduct the hospitality brand’s sales promotion activities within the Arabian Gulf countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.  AVIAREPS is...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 June, 2017 7:15 pm

The Samsung QLED TV Takes Center Stage When it Comes to Design

The design of a home is imperative, especially when it comes to everyday living areas. Design experts agree that a television should also add to the overall design of a home - not detract from it. Consumers of today are looking for a TV that is as beautiful when turned off as when it is switched...

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Sports | Wednesday 28 June, 2017 7:03 pm

UAE TEAM EMIRATES SET TO TACKLE ICONIC TOUR DE FRANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

UAE Team Emirates will tackle its first Tour de France, the second Grand Tour of the season, this Saturday with a line-up that includes both strong Climbers and Attackers, all seeking stage wins on the ultimate test of professional cycling.   Among the UAE Team Emirates line-up is South...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 28 June, 2017 6:53 pm

Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature 2017 Now Receiving Entries Online

  Publishers, authors, illustrators and app developers of Arabic books for children and young people now have a shot at entering one of the Arab world’s most important children's literature prizes, the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature. They have recently...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 June, 2017 6:43 pm

GIB granted retail banking licence in Bahrain

Gulf International Bank (GIB) is pleased to announce that it has been granted a conventional retail banking licence in the Kingdom of Bahrain by the Central Bank of Bahrain. Commenting on the announcement GIB’s Chairman, His Excellency Mr. Jammaz bin Abdullah Al-Suhaimi, extended his...

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