Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 7 January, 2015 1:37 am

Ahmed Mahboob inaugurates the 20th edition of Carpet & Art Oasis 2015

Under the patronage of H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, inaugurated (Tuesday January 6, 2015), the 20th edition of the Carpet & Art Oasis, in the presence of H.E....

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 7 January, 2015 12:28 am

Gulftainer surpasses 400,000 TEU milestone at Sharjah Container Terminal in 2014

Gulftainer, a privately owned, independent terminal operating and logistics company, marked another significant milestone with the Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT) surpassing 400,000 TEUs (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units) in annual throughput during 2014. SCT has again recorded double-digit growth...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 7 January, 2015 12:03 am

Audi at 2015 CES – 900 kilometer piloted drive

A fourcore processor processing eight billion operations per second. A virtual tachometer with a needle that is rendered anew 60 times per second to ensure absolutely fluid motion. 3D sound to match a concert hall and appearing to come from every direction, an Audi tablet as a multimedia control ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 7 January, 2015 12:03 am

‘Little Superstars’ grab spotlight at Dubai Festival City

The famed pre-school group from the acclaimed international show ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ performed for over a hundred of children for free at Dubai Festival City Mall. The group composed of ‘Little Gaga’, ‘Micro Jackson’, ‘Baby Beyonce’, ‘Mini Madonna’ and ‘Junior Bieber’...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 6 January, 2015 1:01 pm

WFES to tackle the relationship between shale gas and renewables

The impact of U.S. shale gas production on the deployment of renewables, especially in light of the recent, dramatic decline of oil prices, will be addressed by Marie-José Nadeau, chair of the World Energy Council, at this month’s World Future Energy Summit (WFES), the Middle East’s largest...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 6 January, 2015 12:53 am

Air Arabia to open new international hub in Jordan

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it will open a new international hub at Amman Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan, its fifth fixed-based operation globally, following the acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 6 January, 2015 12:15 am

3RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHILD MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONFERENCE

The 3rd Annual International Child Mental and Behavioral Health conference kicks off January 24 and 25, 2015 at the Park Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi. It will be attended by many experts and specialists in the field of children’s mental health from around the world. Doctors, nurses, and mental...

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Technology & IT | Monday 5 January, 2015 4:57 pm

Etisalat is a Strategic Partner of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment during 20th edition of DSF

With Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) celebrating its 20th anniversary edition this year, Etisalat, the Middle East’s leading telecommunications operator, has announced it has become a Strategic Partner of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 January, 2015 12:39 pm

INDEX Medical Centre and the China Medical University Hospital Signs an Agreement

INDEX Holding and China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) signed today an agreement of cooperation at the INDEX Holding premises in Dubai. The agreement indicates encouraging joint cooperation and investment between the United Arab Emirates and Taiwan, especially in the areas of hospital...

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Business & Money | Monday 5 January, 2015 10:38 am

Yota Devices signs new partnership with Tawasol to provide local Apps

Yota Devices, makers of YotaPhone 2 – the world’s first dual screen smartphone, signed a new partnership with Tawasol, the IT specialised in developing cutting-edge and custom mobile applications. The move comes in line with Yota’s aim to bring unique cutting-edge technology in shaping and...

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