Business & Money | Saturday 13 August, 2016 5:01 pm

Al Meera records QR 102.4 mn net profit and 10.6% increase in sales for H1 2016

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (QSC) recently disclosed its semi-annual financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2016, with net profit attributable to the owners of the company amounting to QR 102.4 million.  Commenting on the company’s achievement, Al Meera stated that for ...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 13 August, 2016 8:44 am

Successful model: one million Audi Q5 from Ingolstadt

The one-millionth Audi Q5 drove off the production line at Audi’s main plant in Ingolstadt. The jubilee car, an SQ5 in Sepang Blue, will be delivered to a family in Germany. The international success of the Audi Q5 began in 2008, when Audi launched this model in the segment of mid-range SUVs...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 13 August, 2016 5:05 am

BlackBerry Launches Software Licensing Program for its Mobility Solutions Business

BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, announced the launch of a software licensing program for its Mobility Solutions business by introducing the BlackBerry® Hub+ for Android. A suite of BlackBerry applications, BlackBerry Hub+ makes...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 August, 2016 4:54 am

Dubai looks to boost cultural life with opera house

A BOAT-SHAPED hulk of steel and glass at the foot of the world’s tallest tower, Dubai’s new opera house is set to boost the cultural life of the Gulf’s business hub. Workers are putting the final touches on the venue, a short walk from the 828-meter (2,700-foot) Burj Khalifa,...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 13 August, 2016 3:45 am

'Yet' is Creative Muse for Lexus Design Award 2017 - Now Open for Entries

 Lexus International today announced its call for entries for the Lexus Design Award 2017. First launched in 2013 to stimulate ideas for a better tomorrow, Lexus is celebrating the 5th anniversary of this international design competition supporting up-and-coming designers and creators...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 August, 2016 2:41 am

Oman Air Expands Its International Network To Include Iraq

Oman Air has announced further expansion to its global network with a new destination starting in September 2016. The flights will operate from Oman Air’s hub in Muscat to Najaf, in Iraq with four weekly flights.     Flights to Najaf will start on 15th September 2016.This is...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 13 August, 2016 2:18 am

23rd World Energy Congress Set to Shape Future Global Energy Landscape

Momentum is building towards the 23rd World Energy Congress, due to take place in Istanbul between 9th and 13th October, just two months away. Government ministers from almost 50 countries are among the 261 influential senior leaders confirmed to speak at the event. The...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 August, 2016 1:17 am

Nike Debuts Unlimited Courage

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today its next film that aims to celebrate a summer of sport and encourage athletes everywhere to embrace their unlimited mindset.  “Unlimited Courage” celebrates an extraordinary athlete, Chris Mosier, and his unlimited determination and spirit...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 13 August, 2016 12:34 am

Luxury stays and affordable lifestyles drive Preferred hotel demand across Southeast Asia

According to Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Gulf residents spinning the globe in search of exciting destinations in which to enjoy summer breaks are being drawn to Southeast Asia with direct air routes, the affordability factor, cooler temperatures and an ample choice of accommodation options all...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 August, 2016 9:44 am

Deloitte identifies 14 business impacts of a cyberattack

While cybersecurity is one of the most prevalent issues of our time, the resulting impact of a cyber incident is still largely unproven. Recognizing the need of business leaders to have clarity around the enterprise-wide effect of such events, Deloitte the global leader in cyber risk advisory...

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