Government | Sunday 26 July, 2015 9:34 am

The Big Heart Foundation donates AED 7million to UNHCR to help refugee crisis

Pledge to help 46,080 Syrian refugees living in Zaatari Camp, 2062 vulnerable Syrian refugees in urban areas and more than 4000 Rohingya Muslims displaced since May 2015 The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has pledged to donate AED 7 million towards three projects run by the UNHCR which will go...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 July, 2015 4:21 am

KFIA to have private aviation terminal

King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) in Dammam signed a contract on Thursday to establish and run a private aviation terminal with XP Jet America, a leading company in the construction and operation of buildings with the most advanced and modern techniques. The 23-year contract was signed in the ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 July, 2015 3:23 am

Egypt begins first trial run of ‘new Suez canal’

Egypt began Saturday the first trial run of its “new Suez canal,” officials and state media said, ahead of the formal inauguration of the new shipping route next month. Dubbed the Suez Canal Axis, the new 72-km project is aimed at speeding up traffic along the existing waterway by...

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Healthcare | Sunday 26 July, 2015 3:20 am

Makkah health facilities to get massive boost

Millions of Muslims from all over the world visit the Makkah region every year for Umrah and Haj. To cover all the emergencies and health requirements, the government plans to offer 10,454 beds with 20,000 health facilities in the next five years in different areas of the region.  Makkah Gov. ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 July, 2015 2:41 am

ZTE and Telcel Launch Blade V6 for Latin America at Campus Party

ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, today at Campus Party launched the ZTE Blade V6 with carrier partner Telcel. The ZTE Blade V6 is the first ever mobile phone to launch at Campus Party, where it was revealed to ‘Campuseros’ (hackers, developers, gamers and geeks) at an...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 26 July, 2015 1:48 am

Panasonic Showcases Its Innovative Medical IT Solutions

Panasonic Healthcare Co., Ltd. (hereafter "Panasonic") took part in the International Modern Hospital Show 2015, which was held from July 15 to 17, 2015 at the Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme, "A new era for health, medical care, and welfare - enhancing integration and comprehensive ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 July, 2015 12:50 am

THE 5TH ANNUAL MIDDLE EAST BANKING INNOVATION SUMMIT 2015

The global banking industry has witnessed a significant transformation. Consumers increasing dependency on smartphones and the advent of new technological innovations have created new opportunities for mobile banking and payments applications globally. With a large number of banks introducing pilot ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 July, 2015 12:05 am

TENNIS SHOWED ITS MOST CHARITABLE SIDE DURING THE CLASSIC TENNIS TOUR

Zenith was situated in a marquee on the central tennis court at the Barcelona Royal Polo Club, where they wholeheartedly lent their support to the Foundation established by former French footballer, Eric Abidal. The Swiss watch brand helped raise funds for the Eric Abidal Foundation and its ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 25 July, 2015 3:55 pm

Burlington Arcade – London The luxury of the "made in Margraf" tradition

The Burlington Arcade in London, a historic icon of the most exclusive shopping and Europe’s first commercial arcade, reopens its gates, in July, with a new guise by Margraf, ambassador for the best in design and technology "made in Italy" around the world. Nestled as a rare pearl...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 25 July, 2015 3:45 pm

Panasonic Autonomous Delivery Robots

In line with the country’s goal of becoming a Smart Nation, Panasonic System Solutions Asia Pacific (PSSAP) and Changi General Hospital (CGH) are implementing assistive robotics technology to improve operational efficiency of a hospital. Experimental use of the Panasonic autonomous delivery...

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