Sports | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 11:07 am

ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING STORMS AROUND CAPE HORN IN SECOND

Volvo Ocean Race leader Azzam focused on 2,000-mile final push north to Brazil Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) - the emirate’s entry in the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) - has safely rounded ocean racing’s most treacherous landmark - Cape Horn at the southern tip of Chile. The team is currently in...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 11:03 am

Fly Lands at GITEX Shopper with Exciting Line-Up of Deals and Super Value Promotions

Top European Mobile Maker Making Special Offers Available Through Leading Retail Outlets, Hypermarkets, and Independent Retailers during GITEX Shopper Top European mobile player Fly is bringing its innovative range of products to this year’s GITEX Shopper, with a value-packed line-up of...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 10:50 am

Mario Mehren to head BASF subsidiary Wintershall

Mario Mehren, currently a member of the Board of Executive Directors of Wintershall responsible for Exploration & Production Russia, North Africa and South America, has been named President of BASF’s Oil & Gas division effective July 1, 2015, and in this function will be head of BASF’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 9:47 am

Tilal Liwa Hotel joins UAE in celebrating Earth Hour

Lights switched off and non-essential appliances unplugged for one hour Tilal Liwa Hotel, a secluded hideaway leisure resort perched on the edge of Rub Al Khali Desert, participated in the annual Earth Hour by turning off all unnecessary lights around the hotel premises and in the staff...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 9:41 am

The Links Group alerts British firms expanding to UAE of responsibilities under UK Bribery Act

While British companies are eager to explore the benefits of doing business in the UAE, many remain unsure of their fiduciary obligations under the UK Bribery Act, according to The Links Group, one of the UAE’s leading providers of commercial facilitation and advisory services.“Although British ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 9:37 am

Technology Venture Capital Firms Gear Up to Create and Exit Regional Unicorns

10 local technology start-ups are expected to exit in the next three to five years(Dubai- 31 March 2015) – BECO Capital, a venture capital firm focused on technology investments in the MENA region and the GCC in particular, said today that over 10 local technology start-ups are expected to exit...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 9:31 am

First Central Hotel Apartments switches off for Earth Hour 2015

A call to action in the preservation of the Earth’s natural resources for better life sustainabilityFirst Central Hotel Apartments, managed by Central Hotels, one of the fastest hospitality companies in the UAE, turned off its lights as it joined the 7,000 cities and millions of people around the ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 8:47 am

GCC banks continue double-digit growth momentum

Positive market development is raising the levels for all A recent study by The Boston Consulting Group shows that Middle East banking revenues continued to grow and reach double-digit rates in 2014 with a 10 percent increase, while profits rose by 14.7 percent. Increases in operating costs...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 8:45 am

From Australia to the Middle East - Ego Pharmaceuticals Arrives in Oman.

After popular demand from local Omani health care professionals, renowned Australian skincare company Ego Pharmaceuticals is expanding further into the Middle East to launch into Oman.Founded in 1953, Ego is highly respected in Australia for their quality therapeutic skincare products that assist...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 8:21 am

Breitling reinvents the connected watch

B55 CONNECTEDIn creating its first connected chronograph, Breitling has applied a new philosophy placing the smartphone in the service of the watch so as to enhance its functionality and conviviality. The instrument of the future.In 2014, Breitling presented Caliber B50, an electronic multifunction ...

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