Business & Money | Thursday 14 July, 2016 3:37 am

Deloitte and IRTI launch new Islamic Finance insights series

Implementing change strategies to reinvent the value proposition of the Islamic financial services industry is high on the agenda of industry leaders, according to Deloitte’s new whitepaper entitled “The catalysts for change: Strategic priorities in governance and regulation in...

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 4:58 pm

ValuStrat issue Q2 2016 Dubai Real Estate Market Report

The second quarter 2016 real estate review issued by leading local consulting firm ValuStrat –has shown that after 12 relative stable months, their residential VPI index displayed further indications of an early recovery in some of the areas it measures, signalling possible signs of a...

More Details

Culture & Education | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 4:56 pm

Omar Samra climbs his biggest mountain and discovers one answer to life's most important question

Omar Samra is a father, adventurer, mountaineer, entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and future astronaut. He is the first Egyptian to climb Mount Everest, the 7 Summits and ski to both the Geographic South and North Pole.   In 2009, he left behind a corporate career in finance and...

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 4:51 pm

AT-RISK International Announces New Office in Dubai

AT-RISK International, LLC, a leader in executive protection, consulting, investigations, biosecurity and security training services, announced today the opening of its new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Andreas Karki, a seasoned expert with in-country experience and a detailed...

More Details

Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 4:48 pm

The New Atkins Lifestyle reveals the secret cure to beating ‘hanger’ pangs

Ever wondered why you are feeling bad tempered and irritable for no reason? Sometimes, something as simple as a malfunctioning mobile phone application sets you off in fits of rage. Turns out it could be because you’re not irrationally angry- you’re just hungry or...

More Details

Environment & Energy | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 4:44 pm

Recycling – A Priority For Mediterranean Countries

In an attempt to encourage the young minds of the future to be environmentally responsible and also venture into a new and growing industry represented by environmental services and sustainability, the European Union (EU) funded multilateral cross-border cooperation Program ‘Mediterranean Sea ...

More Details

Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 3:48 pm

Al Qasba’s Eye of The Emirates Wheel Undergoes Major Maintenance

In a bid to continue providing quality experiences under safe and secure settings, the management team at Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure, tourism and family destination, has announced that it will temporarily be closing the Eye of the Emirates Wheel as it will undergo a major maintenance ...

More Details

Technology & IT | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 3:45 pm

Lenovo Connected Loved Ones through HadiaTime

This Ramadan, Lenovo launched HadiaTime, an Android-based application that encouraged family members to spend time together during the holy month, and consequently donating data for migrant workers to reach out to their loved ones back home. With more than 31,000 app downloads the top ranking...

More Details

Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 3:35 pm

Hospitality Qatar 2016 Counts Down to October

Hospitality Qatar 2016 is a key exhibition for the thriving Hospitality and Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafes (HORECA) sectors in Qatar. The countdown to this year’s event has started, with fewer than 100 days remaining to the event. Taking place from 18 – 20 October at the ultra-modern...

More Details

Cars & Autos | Wednesday 13 July, 2016 3:07 pm

Ford Tasks App Developers to Move Morocco with Shared Taxis in Newest Mobility Challenge

 Following a long list of successful global mobility challenges – from Australia, to Sao Paulo, and Tapei to LA  – Ford’s IMCS is now visiting North Africa for the first time, focusing on the culture of shared taxi rides in Morocco, and of how best to make the experience ...

More Details