Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 4:09 pm

Nakheel to partner with Hilton Worldwide for new hotel at Dubai’s Jumeirah Village

Dubai master developer Nakheel today signed a Letter of Intent with Hilton Worldwide to manage a new, 256-room hotel at Jumeirah Village Triangle.  Under the proposed agreement, the 18-storey hotel will be managed under the DoubleTree by Hilton brand, known for its warm, friendly service...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 3:42 pm

The Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards return to Marbella

After the resounding success of the 2015 Gala Ceremony which took place at the Trans Resort Bali the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards are returning to Marbella for their 4th annual event on October 15th at the magnificent Villa Padierna Palace Hotel. The event will play host...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 3:19 pm

Dubai gears up for 9th ‘Eid in Dubai-Eid Al Adha’ celebrations

 The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has unveiled the highlights of its annual ‘Eid in Dubai’ celebrations aimed at further enhancing Dubai’s position as the holiday destination of ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 2:14 pm

Acer Introduces New Spin Series, Including World’s Thinnest Convertible Notebook

Acer today expanded its convertible notebook offerings with the Spin 7, Spin 5, Spin 3 and Spin 1 series. The new Spin Series convertible notebooks run on Windows 10, and incorporate innovative 360-degree hinges, along with Continuum, that enable them to be used in various ways: as a notebook...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 1:44 pm

The First Women in Nuclear Annual Conference to be Held in The Middle East

Delegates from across the globe will unite in Abu Dhabi this November to celebrate women’s achievements in the nuclear industry at the 24th Global Women in Nuclear (WiN) conference.    To be held at the Fairmont, Bab al Bahr hotel between 20th – 23rd November, the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 11:39 am

Eye on Security: The Iris Scanner of the Galaxy Note7

Samsung’s fingerprint scanning technology has been widely used to ensure device security and protection of data, such as mobile payment information on services like Samsung Pay. But with the Galaxy Note7, new iris scanning technology has been integrated to provide users with an additional...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 11:28 am

Siemens appoints Adrian Wood Qatar CEO

Siemens has appointed Adrian Wood (50) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company’s operations in Qatar, effective September 1, 2016. Wood assumes his new role after almost four years as CEO of Siemens in Kuwait. He takes over from Fatih Sakiz, who will pursue new...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 11:14 am

Fashion Forward Dubai welcomes Baume & Mercier as a Celebratory Sponsor

Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD), the definitive regional fashion platform, has welcomed Baume & Mercier as a celebratory sponsor of Season Eight. During the four day, bi-annual event from October 20th – 23rd 2016, Baume & Mercier will host a series of activations at the bespoke location, ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 11:05 am

LG Expands Centum Systemtm Lineup For Europe

LG Electronics’ über-efficient Centum System™ equipped washing machine developed for European consumers will be joined by a new Centum System refrigerator to be on display at IFA 2016 in Berlin. With enhanced core technologies – the Inverter Direct Drive Motor in the washing...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 10:58 am

DeG Brings Together 30 Sharjah Government Entities to Discuss Preparations for GITEX

Sharjah’s Department of eGovernment (DeG) has announced that it is hosting a workshop to bring together 30 of the emirate’s departments as part of the forthcoming GITEX Technology Week 2016 (GITEX). Taking place on September 1, the activity being held under the umbrella of the...

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