Business & Money | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 7:18 am

Brexit - Implication for Asian equities: higher risk premiums no longer justified

The Brexit decision came as a significant surprise as Sterling had appreciated and European equities rose prior to the referendum, leading to a precipitous sell-off following the ‘out’ vote. Short-term uncertainty, particularly around the legality of the United Kingdom’s formal...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 7:12 am

Pearson launches “Intelligence Unleashed: An Argument for AI in Education” in Middle East.

In a world where digital tools support virtually every part of our lives, why is it that the full power of such tools has yet to be unleashed to those who might benefit most - educators and learners? In the latest of its series of publications concerning digital learning, Intelligence Unleashed: An ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 7:02 am

Amazing ‘After-Eid’ Offers at Meliá Dubai

Following the Eid holidays, distinguished GCC residents are back to their daily routines and getting into the swing of things, ready to round off the summer in style. Meliá Dubai’s specially prepared August offers will help you beat the heat and enjoy the last months of summer in the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 7:00 am

Etihad Airways Becomes The Official Airline Sponsor of WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017

Etihad Airways has been announced as the official airline sponsor of WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 - the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in the world. The event will bring more than 3,000 competitors and industry experts from up to 75 countries to the Abu Dhabi National...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 6:41 am

SIGNATURE Launches ‘Sapphire’ A Brave & Bold Fragrance

  SIGNATURE Perfumes offers a unique collection that boasts finesse combined with modern, powerful scents. The latest addition to its luxury range, Sapphire is exclusively available at Paris Gallery.    A brave fragrance for the poised and sophisticated Inspired by the...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 6:37 am

Dimension Data Releases Summary of Data Analytics for the First Nine Stages of Tour De France

Dimension Data, the global ICT organisation processing and analysing the data coming from the next-generation tracking devices under the Tour de France rider’s saddles has released a summary of the data the company processed and analysed for the first nine stages. In the first nine stages, ...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 6:33 am

Solar plane leaves Spain for penultimate leg of world tour

 The Solar Impulse 2 left southern Spain on Monday on its way to Egypt for the penultimate leg of the solar-powered airplane’s landmark round-the-world journey. The experimental aircraft took off from Seville at 6:20 a.m. (0420 GMT) for a flight that should last about 50 hours and...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 6:30 am

NWC gets ready for the Haj

The National Water Company (NWC) has started making preparations for this year’s Haj in September in order to meet water requirements of the millions of pilgrims who come for the annual gathering. “We’ll mobilize all our human and material resources in the service of the Guests ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 5:48 am

MAG 5 Property Development Announces Contractor for MAG 5 Boulevard

MAG 5 Property Development (MAG 5 PD), a real-estate company formed jointly by MAG Property Development and MBM Holding, has announced that Fujairah National Construction Company LLC (FNC) will be the main contractor for its MAG 5 Boulevard project at Dubai South. “We are delighted to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 July, 2016 5:34 am

CAREEM invests $100m in R&D amid global expansion

CAREEM, the region’s leading app-based car service, announced Monday a new research and development (R&D) strategy and plans for global expansion. Over the next five years, CAREEM will invest $100 million in R&D, which includes growing its team in UAE and Pakistan, and opening new...

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