Business & Money | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 9:44 am

Flemming Dalgaard Appointed CEO of Gulftainer

Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately-owned, independent port operator based in the UAE has announced the appointment of Flemming Dalgaard as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Group. Former CEO Peter Richards will now serve on Gulftainer’s Executive Board and lead the expansion ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 9:43 am

STC awards Gemalto and Comarch to implement new IoT connectivity platform

Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the largest telecommunication services provider in the Middle East and North Africa and the leading operator within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has selected Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, and Comarch, a global powerhouse specialized in the design,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 5:49 am

Majid Al Futtaim’s malls in Dubai to serve up a delicious helping of activities during Dubai Food Festival (DFF) 2016

To mark Dubai Food Festival, Majid Al Futtaim’s malls in Dubai—in partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE)—are offering visitors a programme of culinary fun and the opportunity to help children in need with a new charity initiative “Draw for...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 5:28 am

Huawei Opening up Massive Commercial Use of 4.5G & 5G Broadband, the Backbone of a Digital Economy

This past week’s Mobile World Congress saw Huawei and other heavyweights from the mobile industry lay the foundation for wider commercial use of 4.5G & 5G broadband—considered the backbone of today’s digital economy.   Huawei Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO Guo...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 4:24 am

Souq.com raises more than AED 1 Billion

Souq.com, the Middle East’s largest online retail and marketplace platform, announced today that it has completed a funding round of more than                                  AED 1 Billion (USD 275 million), ...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 3:35 am

The new BMW X1. Urban all-rounder delivers boundless driving pleasure to the Kingdom

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Saudi Arabia, has welcomed the new BMW X1 to its showrooms across the Kingdom. Having already sold more than 740,000 units worldwide, the newest addition X1 is already turning heads with its new design, a sporting character ...

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Technology & IT | Monday 29 February, 2016 5:13 pm

People could become “uninsurable” thanks to use of big data

The ability to collect and use highly personalised data could mean factors like genetics, how active you are or whether you need to drive at night means insurance products could become unaffordable - or insurers may refuse to take on certain risks. Audit insights: insurance, based on...

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Business & Money | Monday 29 February, 2016 1:00 pm

ENOC to raise bar on ethics & compliance governance through Thomson Reuters partnership

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has signed an agreement with Thomson Reuters to develop an eLearning suite training programme on ethics and compliance for its staff to strengthen their ability to engage with real-life scenarios of ethical best practices within the highly regulated oil &...

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Technology & IT | Monday 29 February, 2016 12:56 pm

Mark Zuckerberg drops by Samsung Galaxy S7 launch and takes audience by surprise

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, surprised Samsung’s audience in line with the announcement of the all new Galaxy S7 devices by visiting the launch event this week. The audience had their Samsung Gear VR on for a demo when Mark Zuckerberg snuck in un-recognized. As soon as the audience...

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Business & Money | Monday 29 February, 2016 12:04 pm

Mazola networks with partners, distributors; showcases expertise & leadership at Gulfood

Mazola, one of the pioneers of healthy and quality food products across the Gulf, held a special gala dinner for their partners and distributors at The Palace Hotel in Dubai. The dinner coincided with the Companies participation at Gulfood 2016 – the world’s largest annual food and...

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