Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 5:16 pm

Honoring Participants of ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016

On Wednesday, Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Ketbi, Chairman of the ISNR’s Higher Organizing Committee organized a ceremony at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, to honor entities who took part in ISNR 2016, which was held in Abu Dhabi between 15-17 March.   The honoring ceremony was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 5:03 pm

HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings Taking a Leap with Technology to Drive Global Markets

Partnering with leading technology providers, HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings is equipped with the latest technology to tap the global distribution network in real time. Ilham Ismail, Head of Information Technology, HMH, said, "These days a hotel's overall profitability is directly...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:44 pm

Old school hospitality central to luxury market success says Rocco Forte Hotels chairman

People, place and personalisation are the holy grail for sustained commercial success in the luxury hotel market according to Sir Rocco Forte, Chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels, who addressed an audience of over 70 industry CEOs and leaders at yesterday’s (Wednesday, 28 April) invitation-only...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:38 pm

AUS College of Engineering holds catapult-building competition

Almost 180 engineering freshmen at American University of Sharjah (AUS) competed to build a catapult that could throw a table tennis ball the farthest distance during the popular NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing Competition held late yesterday, April 27, at the...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:30 pm

Knowledge without Borders a Key Draw at ATM 2016

The Sharjah-based  cultural project ‘Knowledge without Borders’ (KwB) has proved a top draw at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, which recently concluded in Dubai.    KwB’s ongoing activities to develop Sharjah’s social and cultural spheres, which...

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Sports | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:22 pm

Japan and Morocco to contest final of Fazza International Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Japan and Morocco will contest the final of the Eighth Fazza International Wheelchair Basketball Tournament after winning their respective semis on the penultimate day of action here at Al Ahli Indoor Stadium. Kazuyuki Kyoya’s squad came through their last-four clash 59-52 after being...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:20 pm

The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah to launch Comedy Central on OSN in Dubai

Complementing a track record of bringing internationally renowned talent to the region and delivering fresh and outstanding ‘nowhere else’ comedy programming, OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network and Comedy Central, the world’s foremost comedy brand, will host The Daily...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:17 pm

Four Seasons Announces New Private Jet Experiences

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, today announced three new Four Seasons Private Jet journeys taking off in 2017. The itineraries are headlined by Culinary Discoveries, a first-of-its-kind journey developed in partnership with one of the...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 28 April, 2016 2:53 pm

LATICRETE Launches its First Pump Truck: SUPERCAP

LATICRETE MIDDLE EAST LLC today launched its first pump truck, which will allow construction professionals in Middle East to finish new concrete or level existing slabs to the highest standard in record time while significantly reducing project costs. The event was...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 April, 2016 2:51 pm

SCRF introduces children to Shakespeare’s works through customised, interactive plays

To commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the 8th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival – organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and currently underway at Expo Centre Sharjah until 30 April – is introducing children to the famous writer’s works...

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