Culture & Education | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 3:12 pm

Doha Film Institute to present 4th Ajyal Youth Film Festival from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5

The Doha Film Institute today announced that the fourth edition of the Ajyal Youth Film Festival will be held from November 30 to December 5, 2016.   ‘Ajyal’, Arabic for ‘generations’, brings people of all ages together through screenings and events that inspire...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 2:44 pm

GE and MakersBuilders encourage children to 
‘Make.Code.Tinker’ for the future

With Dubai now home to the world’s first 3D-printed building, the UAE has underlined its credentials in this cutting edge technology and is taking ambitious strides to encourage 3D printing and other skills for the future across diverse industries.    Complementing the focus...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 2:13 pm

Microsoft Planner, the newest productivity tool, now available for all Office 365 users

Microsoft Office lineup gears up for a new addition. Fueling the digital transformation in modern workplaces, and after the successful preview last fall, Microsoft Planner was launched today as the newest project management application, and is now available to Office 365 customers...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 2:04 pm

Turkish Airlines brings Europe’s best to the Champs Elysees

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s best airline for five consecutive years*, has taken over the world’s most famous street, the Champs Elysees. Parisians and tourists will see the ‘Meet Europe’s Best’ banner adorning the boulevard’s 1.9 kilometers as they stroll between...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 12:27 pm

FAIRMONT THE PALM APPOINTS SUE WHEATLEY AS DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING

Mark Sawkins, General Manager, Fairmont The Palm, Dubai is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Wheatley to the role of Director of Sales & Marketing, effective 1 June 2016.   Wheatley joins the resort from FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) where she was executive director in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 9:46 am

Winners of the “Big Mac Walk” headed to Barcelona to meet the Spanish Football Star Neymar Jr.

Hundreds of enthusiastic participants have logged into MacDonald’s website to showcase their personal and unique style in featuring the “Big Mac Walk”, hopefully aspiring to win the most exciting football adventure. Two participants from Saudi Arabia, specifically from Jeddah,...

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Government | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 9:39 am

Over 18,000 electric carts for pilgrims

There will be more than 18,000 carts available for pilgrims who have difficulty in movement at the Grand Mosque to perform their Islamic duties during the holy month of Ramadan. The number includes free carts, wagons, electric cars as well as special vehicles managed by 106 government officials...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 6:49 am

Samsung introduces Galaxy Tab Iris

Samsung recently announced the launch of Galaxy Tab Iris featuring iris-recognition technology that is ready for Aadhar authentication through an integrated and highly secure biometric device. The Galaxy Tab Iris will provide cashless and paperless services in various applications such as banking,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 6:43 am

‘AYKON City’ Launches First Residential Units Overlooking Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Canal

DAMAC Properties today announced the launch of the much-awaited residential tower within the AYKON City project. The 60-storey tower will house the luxury apartment units and be part of the AYKON City development to be centrally located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai’s Golden Quadrant,...

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Government | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 6:38 am

Focus on jobs at heart of Kingdom’s reforms

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday took first step toward a revitalized and rejuvenated path to progress and prosperity by unveiling plans to more than triple its non-oil revenue by 2020 while cutting state handouts. This is a broad bid to reshape the Kingdom’s economy amid falling energy prices. The ...

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