Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 June, 2016 12:06 pm

Al Majaz Waterfront Bedecked with Lights and Lanterns during Ramadan

Al Majaz Waterfront - Sharjah’s premium leisure and tourist destination - has been decorated with an array of colourful lights and lanterns to celebrate Ramadan, with special illuminating ornaments now in place throughout its walkways and communal areas. The enhancing of the location’s...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 June, 2016 12:04 pm

Brexit - Two major shocks for UK -comment by Villamin and Gautry of UBP

 Economics: Brexit should drive the economy into a technical recession in H2-16 and in 2017 (-3%/-1% range), due to lower consumption and a fall in capex. The unemployment rate is expected to rise next year (by probably 1/1.5 point from the current 5%). As the current account deficit is...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 June, 2016 12:01 pm

Phase 1 of Redwood Park at Jumeirah Golf Estates Officially Sells Out

Jumeirah Golf Estates, the leading residential golf community, is pleased to announce that Phase 1 of its Redwood Park development has officially sold out to a mix of local and international buyers.   As Jumeirah Golf Estates continues its ambitious growth plans and international sales...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 June, 2016 11:59 am

DAMAC Properties Awards 25 Contracts Worth AED 3 billion in First Half of 2016

DAMAC Properties today announced that it awarded 25 construction and consultancy contracts worth AED 3 billion in the first half of 2016. Contract awarded include the main packages for more than 2,678 villas within its luxury lifestyle community; AKOYA Oxygen, as well as the main package for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 26 June, 2016 11:48 am

Prince Khaled to lay foundation stone for renovation of 8 historic mosques in Jeddah

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah province, adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Tourism Development Council in the region, is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the renovation of eight historic mosques in Jeddah governorate on Sunday night, the Saudi Press...

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Business & Money | Saturday 25 June, 2016 3:25 pm

Barwa Bank joins seniors for Iftar at Qatar Foundation for Elderly Care

In line with the spirit of the Holy Month and its values of solidarity and togetherness, Barwa Bank, Qatar’s most progressive Shari’ah-compliant services provider, has organized an Iftar event for the residents at the Qatar Foundation for Elderly People Care (Ihsan), as part of its...

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Business & Money | Saturday 25 June, 2016 3:20 pm

Doha Bank Upgrades Card System to Improve Customer Experience

Doha Bank today announced it had successfully updated its card payments and processing system and is now running on the latest version of advanced technology of Prime. The successful implementation of the system follows months of rigorous, round-the-clock testing in order to provide faster system...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 25 June, 2016 3:14 pm

Al Qasba Treats Fatherless Children during Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr

Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure, tourism and family destination, hosted a group of fatherless children from the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation in commemoration of the 12th annual Zayed Humanitarian Day.    Celebrated on Ramadan 19th, Zayed Humanitarian Day honours...

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Healthcare | Saturday 25 June, 2016 3:11 pm

Pink Caravan Ride Reviews its Achievements for 2016

Pink Caravan Ride (PCR), the UAE breast cancer initiative that travels the emirates spreading awareness of and providing early detection for breast cancer, has held its annual Higher Steering Committee meeting to review its most recent activity.    Taking place at Al Jawaher...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 25 June, 2016 3:07 pm

AMSI Chief Academic Officer Inspires Students at Investiture Ceremony

Mrs. Alissar Nasr Soubra, the Chief Academic Officer at Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI) - a leading academic solutions provider – was recently invited as the Chief Guest for the Annual Investiture Ceremony at The Indian High School, Dubai – the first private school in ...

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