Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 1:30 pm

Over 50% of Saudi women believe that not having the right skills to be employed is the biggest myth hindering their success

More than half (52%) of women in Saudi Arabia believe the perception that they are not equipped with the necessary skill sets to join the workforce in the Kingdom is the biggest myth hindering their success and employment. This is according to a new research from...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 1:27 pm

Shurooq and Emaar Hospitality Group announce Vida Al Qasba Sharjah at Arabian Travel Market

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) signed a management agreement with Emaar Hospitality Group to operate a lifestyle boutique hotel in the heart of Al Qasba, one of the most popular lifestyle and leisure destinations in the emirate.    Vida Al Qasba Sharjah,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 12:29 pm

Eat Your Way Through Lausanne

 From bittersweet to lusciously milky and all levels in between, Lausanne transforms into a chocolate lover’s reverie with One Stroll, One Chocolate. Discover the city’s natural landscape as artisanal chocolatier Olivier Fuchs guides each step with exceptional selections of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 12:21 pm

Udrive expands its offerings to commuters in Abu Dhabi, including electric cars

  Udrive, a dedicated pay-per-minute car rental service today opened its services to residents and visitors of Abu Dhabi. As a launch offer, all customers will be allowed a free drive up to a maximum of four hours on April 24-26th. The new service is in line with the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 12:17 pm

Children explore the world of gaming and 3D printing at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Creativity took centre stage during a Minecraft workshop at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, which runs until April 28 at Expo Centre Sharjah.   The hour-long 3D Designs workshop was part of the 10thedition of the festival, themed ‘Your Future… Just a Book ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 12:15 pm

Baker McKenzie recognised for Regulatory & Investigations in the Middle East

Leading international law firm Baker McKenziehas been voted "Regulatory & Investigations Team of the Year" at The Middle East Legal Awards 2018 hosted by Legal Weekand the Association of Corporate Counselin Dubai on 19 April 2018.  The awards ceremony...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 12:05 pm

GEMS Education and East Sports Management host the third edition of GEMS Swim Cup

As part of the GEMS Sports Series – in partnership with East Sports Management (ESM) – 637 students across GEMS Education schools in the UAE and Nairobi participated in the third edition of the GEMS Swim Cup held at the Hamdan Sports Complex between April 18 and 19. For the first...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 10:02 am

Applebee’s® Grill Celebrates 15 Years In KSA With Grand Opening Of New Applebee’s Exit 5 Location

Applebee’s®, the quintessential American neighborhood grill where there’s always a reason to celebrate, will be celebrating a milestone of its own when it marks the 15thyear in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the official opening of its newest location, Exit 5 in Riyadh planned for ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 9:17 am

Itqan Investments, VPower Group and CITIC Pacific join hands in acquiring Byrne Group in AED1 billion deal

Itqan Investments LLC (“Itqan”) owned by Sheikh Hamad Al Sulaiman, together with Tamar VPower Energy Fund I LP (the “Fund”),  jointly established and managed by Hong Kong based VPower Group International Holdings Ltd. (1608.HK) (“VPower”) and CITIC...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 8:53 am

TIP to appoint VPS as their silver sponsor 
for yearly conference

TIP Healthcare Awards has appointed VPS Healthcare as their Silver Sponsor for the TIP annual conference which is set to take place on 9 May 2018.  VPS is eyeing a London-listing, manages 20 hospitals and more than 125 medical centers across the Middle East, Europe and India.  As...

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