Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 5:20 am

Domestic spending continues to be the backbone of UAE economy, according to Network International

According to a report on consumer card spends* for the first quarter of 2016 by Network International, the leading payment solutions provider in the MENA region, domestic card spends in the country have increased by 12% in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 4:52 am

MoI Council Discusses the Image of the Country Abroad

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) Council discussed the image of the country abroad and recommended following the steps of the Founding Fathers and maintaining the civilized image of the State, including its position among world nations as a successful example of development, coexistence, security and ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 4:47 am

UAE Participates in the GCC Interior Undersecretaries Extraordinary Meeting in Riyadh, KSA

The UAE took part in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministry of Interior Undersecretaries’ Extraordinary Meeting, which was held yesterday evening (Tuesday) at the headquarters of the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   The UAE delegation was headed by ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 4:12 am

Emirates NBD reveals banking habits of People with Disabilities in the UAE

Emirates NBD, one of the leading banking Groups in the region, today revealed findings on the habits and attitudes with regards to finance and banking, among people with disabilities in the UAE.  The research, undertaken in partnership with IPSOS and Sustainable Square,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 3:57 pm

Plan B Steers Future Plans for The Diplomat Business Club

Global expansion, annual Gala Awards, and a charity initiative were announced as future plans of the Diplomat Business Club (DBC) at its quarterly business forum that took place at the Address Hotel, Dubai Mall. The chief guest at the event was H.E. Zayed Al Zayani Minister of Commerce, Industry,...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 3:50 pm

Top 10 things you need to know about metastatic breast cancer

We never really know how strong we are until finding our strength is the only choice left. Cancer survivors know this better than anyone else. Most will testify that having access to reliable information and strong support networks has made all the difference. Women find it much easier to stay...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 3:34 pm

CommScope Study Finds Network Agility Needed to Meet Millennial Connectivity Demands

Global network operators should plan for continued capacity growth, greater flexibility, a larger array of services and corresponding billing models to address societal changes brought on by the Millennial generation, according to CommScope research into the lifestyles and spending trends of people ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 3:30 pm

Parrot gadgets: to travel in style

Whether your destination is a busy city or a color filled natural wonder, Parrot has you covered with gadgets to travel in style; from headphones that accompany you to worlds of tunes and harmony all the way to drones that traverse the skies capturing your holiday moments.   ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 3:26 pm

Dubai Customs shares its AEO implementation experience during global conference

A high profile delegation from Dubai Customs took part in the WCO 3rd Global AEO Conference, held recently in Cancun, Mexico.  Dubai Customs Director, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, was a panellist on the  first day plenary session of the conference. He presented to the global gathering the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 25 May, 2016 2:48 pm

YBA Kanoo Awards Avaya Technology Transformation Contract

Bahrain based Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo (YBA Kanoo), one of the largest independent, family-owned businesses in the Gulf region, has today announced awarding a flagship networking and wireless project contract to Avaya, a leader in business communications solutions.  Under the contract, Avaya will ...

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