Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 1:30 pm

Gulf Air Signs TransSys To Accelerate Its Digital Transformation Journey With Mobility and Hybrid Cloud

Gulf Air and TransSys Solutions announced that they have partnered to enhance Oracle E-Business Suite capabilities and features to utilise latest technologies such as mobility and interface to Hybrid Cloud. The agreement was signed by Dr. Jassim Haji, Director Information Technology, Gulf Air and...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 1:18 pm

ERICSSON WINS Fastest LTE Network and the Best Innovation In HetNet Development awards

Ericsson took home two prestigious awards at the 5G World MENA 2016 Awards Ceremony for Fastest LTE Network and the Best Innovation In HetNet Development during a ceremony held at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai. Ericsson’s Head of Mobile Broadband in Region Middle East, Rakesh Lakhani received the ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 8:16 am

Doha Bank Inaugurates a State of The Art Branch in Al Gharafa

Adding a new chapter to its growth story, Doha Bank, one of the largest private commercial bank in Qatar, today officially inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art branch in Al Gharafa.   The new spacious branch will serve both corporate and retail banking customers, offering a full spectrum...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 7:20 am

Hilton Puts the World on Sale with Largest Global Sale Ever

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) announced today one of the richest deals in their nearly 100-year history, the Hilton World Sale. Running May 13 – September 6, 2016, the Hilton World Sale offers Hilton HHonors members great value with up to 30 percent off at participating hotels within the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 7:10 am

‘’Legal Team of the Year Award’’ won by The First Investor at the 5th Annual Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards

The legal team at The First Investor, the investment banking arm of Barwa Bank Group, was awarded the title “Legal Team of the Year’’ at the Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards 2016, in recognition to its innovative investment legal structuring in the field of Islamic Finance and ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 6:23 am

Saudi Electricity starts up Jeddah South power plant

Saudi Electricity Co (SEC) has started up part of its new 2,640 megawatt (MW) Jeddah South power plant and linked it to the grid, the company said on Tuesday. The project will help meet growing electricity demand from the western region particularly for infrastructure projects in the holy cities ...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 5:52 am

SWCC, NWC to work jointly to help meet summer demand

Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Ibrahim, governor of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) and CEO of National Water Company (NWC), said both water production and distribution sectors are ready to meet the summer demand. SWCC and NWC have applied several joint plans and programs to increase the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 5:51 am

Samsung’s New TMF Refrigerator launched in the Saudi market

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., launched today its new Samsung top-mounted freezer (TMF) refrigerator, the RT7000, in Saudi Arabia. Designed to enhance modern living and deliver a more comfortable home, Samsung is the first manufacturer to bring its unique Twin Cooling PlusTM technology to the TMF...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 4:36 am

Qatar First Bank Praises Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision and Sets the Ground for a Presence in the Kingdom

Qatar First Bank L.L.C. (QFB), a leading Shari’ah-compliant bank based in Qatar offering investment opportunities and innovative financial solutions with local, regional and international reach, welcomed the Saudi Arabia 2030 vision announced by Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 18 May, 2016 4:32 am

Sony Mobile launches new Xperia XA Ultra

Sony Mobile Communications today announced a new addition to the revamped Xperia X series with the stylish selfie-cam masterpiece, Xperia XA Ultra. Its large 6” screen, 16MP front camera, low-light sensor, up to two days battery life* and stylish thin design with a borderless screen makes it...

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