Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:53 am

Middle East & Africa PC Decline Slows, with Return to Growth on the Horizon

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC market experienced a 13.3% year-on-year decline in shipments in the second quarter of 2016 to total 2.9 million units, according to global technology research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC). While this is a continuation of a long-running ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:45 am

SOUQ.com Launches Helpbit to offer Professional and After-Sales Services at Customers’ Doorstep

SOUQ.com has announced the launch of Helpbit to provide exceptional professional and after-sales services across the UAE. The innovative platform aggregates region’s leading professional service providers to offer customers a revolutionary solution to manage their daily...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:40 am

Dubai Culture Successfully Wraps Up Reading Corner Installation at Modhesh World

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for heritage, arts and culture, has successfully wrapped up its ‘Reading Corner’ installation at the 2016 edition of Modhesh World. The ‘Reading Corner’ by Dubai’ Culture’s...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:34 am

Kuwait: Healthcare Sector Accounts For 6 Out of Top 10 Construction Projects

Kuwait’s top 10 construction projects are worth almost US$12 Billion, according to a BNC Report commissioned by The Big 5 Kuwait 2016. Infrastructure developments, educational facilities and new housing projects are propelling the country’s construction industry, which is set to reach...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:32 am

Landmark Group stores fit out process is well underway at Mall of Qatar

Mall of Qatar and Landmark Group signed a strategic agreement that will see the leading retail and hospitality conglomerate introduce some of the world’s most beloved brands to Qatar, under one roof. This week, Landmark Group confirmed that its brand store fit out processes are well underway...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:31 am

Zain KSA billing on tap for App Store, Apple Music, iTunes purchases

 Beginning Aug. 30, Zain Saudi Arabia offers customers the option to pay for purchases in the App Store and for Apple Music and iTunes, directly from their mobile phone account. The service is available to all Zain customers in Saudi Arabia for postpaid and prepaid mobile plans. The launched...

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Government | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:26 am

No one with dubious background allowed in Haj: Maj. Gen. Yahya

No one with suspicious backgrounds will be allowed to enter the Kingdom during the annual Haj pilgrimage, according to the country’s top immigration official. “Saudi diplomatic and consular missions abroad conduct thorough background checks while granting Haj visas and scrutinize all...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:18 am

Agreements upgrade partnership

Culture and Information Minister Adel Al-Toraifi said that the meetings held by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to China were fruitful and focused on energy, trade, security, culture, education and heritage. In a statement to Al-Ekhbaryia TV, he said that Prince Mohammed...

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Government | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:12 am

Deputy Crown Prince arrives in Japan

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday on an official visit to Japan. He was received at the airport by Japanese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Kentaro Sonora and a number Japanese officials. ...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 1 September, 2016 9:55 am

BMW Group Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing for Middle East Region

The BMW Group Regional Office in Dubai, responsible for BMW and MINI business operations across the Middle East region, has announced the appointment of Dr. Hamid Haqparwar as Director of Sales and Marketing for BMW Group in the Middle East, effective 1st October 2016.  He succeeds Ralf...

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