Business & Money | Friday 4 March, 2016 10:00 am

KSA marks World Wildlife Day

Saudi Arabia joined the rest of world in observing the United Nation’s World Wildlife Day on Thursday to foster awareness among citizens and residents to protect and conserve biodiversity. World Wildlife Day is observed every year on March 3 to celebrate and raise awareness of the...

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Business & Money | Friday 4 March, 2016 9:53 am

AUB Acquires 40% shares of MEFIC Capital

Ahli United Bank Group (AUB), a pan GCC Banking group, has obtained the necessary regulatory clearances to acquire 40% shares of Middle East Financial Capital (MEFIC Capital) a leading investment company operating under the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia. With this acquisition, AUB...

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Technology & IT | Friday 4 March, 2016 9:47 am

Panasonic Eyes 20% Regional Growth in Eco Solutions Business

Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF), a global leader in technology demonstrated its Energy, Lighting and Indoor Air Quality solutions which feature the latest in electrical product segment at Middle East Electricity (MEE) 2016, the region’s largest power...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 4 March, 2016 8:56 am

GCC Pavilions Displaying Cultural Heritage Proudly at Global Village

The GCC Pavilions at Global Village have been celebrating the 20th season of the region’s leading family destination for cultural shopping and entertainment by showcasing their rich traditions and unique heritage to guests from around the world. These unique pavilions introduce the Gulf...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 3 March, 2016 4:45 pm

Nissan takes on the ‘Dabbawala Challenge’ in race across Mumbai with Zaheer Khan and the ICC World Twenty20 Trophy

 In the build up to the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 and as part of the ongoing Nissan Trophy Tour, Nissan has teamed up with India’s fast-bowling cricket legend, Zaheer Khan, and the UK’s popular Fifth Gear presenter, Jonny Smith, in an exciting challenge on the streets of...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 3 March, 2016 3:12 pm

The Power of Video in Campaigns

Content, context and continuity are vital ingredients for an engaging video campaign - but how do you make it all gel into something viewers will want to replay and Retweet? Twitter shares the special sauce that successful campaigns have in common.     By Benjamin Ampen, Head of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 March, 2016 3:09 pm

Splash your way into the New Year with Dusit

The celebrations just keep coming! Dusit Hotels and Resorts announces its new Songkran Splash offer designed to help revelers ring in 2016 (or 2559!) - in truly Thai fashion. Guests staying a minimum of 2 nights or more throughout April 2016 will receive complimentary daily breakfast for two, a...

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Business & Money | Thursday 3 March, 2016 1:24 pm

Innovation during low oil price environment has huge potential

While there are challenges associated with a low oil price environment, companies in the GCC’s petrochemical industry must use the current headwinds as an opportunity to evolve, advised experts at the Research & Innovation Conference in Dubai, hosted by the Gulf Petrochemicals and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 March, 2016 1:14 pm

Turkish Airlines honours travel agencies in Dubai for contribution to passenger growth in 2015

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s best airline for the fifth year in a row*, recorded a healthy passenger growth of 9.2 per cent across the GCC markets in 2015, as compared to the previous year.    To celebrate this achievement, Turkish Airlines hosted its annual Travel Agency Awards ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 3 March, 2016 12:53 pm

Canon Central and North Africa partners with Invest in Africa to provide training for SMEs in the printing sector in Ghana

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) a leader in imaging solutions, has signed a partnership agreement with Invest in Africa to launch Canon “Professional Print Excellence” programme to train and mentor small and medium (SME) sized printing companies in Ghana.    The...

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