Business & Money | Sunday 3 July, 2016 4:01 pm

Al Rifai appointed CFO Siemens Middle East

Siemens has appointed Alia Al Rifai (40) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company’s Middle East region, effective July 1. Al Rifai assumed her new role after two years as Senior Executive Vice President of Finance for the Energy Management Division in the region. She takes over from...

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Business & Money | Sunday 3 July, 2016 3:55 pm

Barwa Bank successfully concludes its Ramadan Campaign 2016

Barwa Bank, Qatar’s most progressive Shari’ah-compliant service provider, has successfully concluded its Ramadan Campaign 2016 “#My_Ramadan_Moments”, with its message that aimed to highlight the Holy Month’s honorable values and charitable...

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Business & Money | Sunday 3 July, 2016 2:18 pm

Dubai and KSA markets stay close to breakeven with AUH and Qatar performing well for the month

After the initial panic selloff in line with global markets, regional indexes gradually tried to make the losses back for the rest of the week. As global markets calmed down with indications that most key central banks will re-engage in monetary easing, regional markets also attempted to put a...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 3 July, 2016 2:15 pm

Nickelodeon to Make its Debut at Modhesh World!

Nickelodeon Middle East is pleased to announce that the brand will be present at the 17th edition of Modhesh World, the region’s largest indoor entertainment park, held this summer at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The dedicated Nickelodeon space will be built around three of the entertainment ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 July, 2016 1:44 pm

Dubai Parks and Resorts Breaks Ground on the Construction of Six Flags Dubai Theme Park

Dubai Parks and Resorts today announced that construction has commenced for Six Flags Dubai, the first Six Flags branded theme park in the region, marking the start of phase two of the development.     Planned to open in late 2019, Six Flags Dubai will be the fourth theme park...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 July, 2016 1:40 pm

Abu Dhabi to Host International Travel Week 2016

The world’s largest travel industry hosted buyer programme will deliver an exceptional networking and knowledge-sharing experience for global travel professionals seeking to maximise new tourism revenue opportunities within the halal, medical and shopping tourism industry biggest buyers...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 July, 2016 1:39 pm

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi presents a vibrant selection of summer season activities

 Four Seasons Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island has become the capital’s most sought after address for luxury and understated elegance. As the summer months’ approach, the light, bright waterfront location reveals a summer season not to be missed, coolly welcoming a variety of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 3 July, 2016 12:17 pm

Al Manhal Expands in Providing New Arabic Online Resources through Qatar National Library

Al Manhal, a Dubai based electronic publishing & distribution database of full-text searchable Arabic content, signed an agreement with Qatar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), through which over 14,000 new titles will be...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 3 July, 2016 12:11 pm

AccorHotels opens first Novotel in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, has announced the opening of a new seaside Novotel in Yanbu, the Red Sea port city in the western province of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. With this latest addition, AccorHotels has a total network of more than 20,000 rooms in operation across the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 3 July, 2016 12:06 pm

DAMAC Properties Introduces AKOYA Imagine Targeting Millennials

DAMAC Properties today unveiled AKOYA Imagine, a cluster of homes surrounded by the lush greens and fairways of the international golf course. Set at the heart of the AKOYA Oxygen master development, AKOYA Imagine presents a collection of colourful villas aimed at young couples and families,...

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