Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 1:57 pm

SAIF Zone showcases Its Role in Boosting UAE-Japan Trade at Tokyo Show

Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of  Sharjah Airport  International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and  Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA led a high-level delegation to Tokyo to   further explore the Japan market in order to utilize its potential for both sides. The team actively participated  in ...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 1:46 pm

Water surpasses solar as the GCC’s fastest growing renewable technology

The cleantech industry saw a sudden growth in confidence for water technologies in 2014, according to EY’s 4th MENA Cleantech Survey Report that was launched at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. The survey gauges the sentiment of senior industry executives on renewable energy...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 12:48 pm

Dubai Tourism is all set for a brighter year.

Alpha Tours, one of leading travelling solutions provider in the UAE and GCC, held its first congress for 2015 to kick start the New Year. The event brought together Natalie Tours and TUI, 2 leading tour operators from around the world. The congress was held at Radisson Royal Hotel in Dubai...

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Sports | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 12:04 pm

SUAREZ, BALE, RODRIGUEZ AND Benzema STAR IN ADIDAS #therewillbehaters film

adidas has lit a spark under the world of football today by launching their #ThereWillBeHaters campaign; focused around a provocative new video featuring global football stars such as Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Karim Benzema.If you have “haters”, then it’s the ultimate...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 10:53 am

Syrian Female Oriental Band to perform at Masrah Al Qasba- Theatre on Thursday

- As part of the Sharjah World Music FestivalAs part of the 2nd edition of Sharjah World Music Festival, Syrian Female Oriental Band will perform at Masrah Al Qasba-Theatre on Thursday, January 22nd (8:30 pm), presenting a combination of Syrian and Arabic musical heritage in all its types and...

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Government | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 10:05 am

‘UAE Drones for Good Award’ attracts huge international and Arab participation

- More than 800 entries received from 57 countriesMohammed Al Gergawi: • The award reflects positive response to UAE initiative aimed at employing modern technology to serve humanity• The award has succeeded in promoting innovation to achieve happiness in the community and make people’s...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 9:54 am

Sharjah Islamic Bank announces a 23% rise in Net Profits and propose a 10% cash dividend

Sharjah Islamic Bank announced its 2014 results with Net Profits reaching AED 377.2 million, compared to 307.1 million achieved last year, a 23% growth rate. Total income increased to reach AED 1.16 billion compared to AED 921.2 million for the last year with an increase of 26%, and an increase on ...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 12:58 am

Solar Impulse and Partners Unveil The Route Of Their First Round-The-World Solar Flight Attempt

Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, the Swiss co-founders and pilots of Solar Impulse, along with their Partners, today revealed the detailed global flight route of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2). The first solar-powered plane able to fly day and night will land in 12 locations across the world and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 12:46 am

Excitement mounts in DSMG’s ‘A Million Reasons To Shop’ promotion during DSF

The second week of the Dubai Shopping Malls Group’s (DSMG), ‘A Million Reasons To Shop’ promotion, held at Century Mall, left winners overwhelmed with joy. The month-long promotion started on January 1st and continues throughout the 20th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival, delight residents...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 12:29 am

Paul Mitchell and Nazih Group announce the first hair styling training institute in the UAE

In a step that is set to revolutionize the regional beauty industry, Paul Mitchell – the well-known US professional hair care brand, has announced its plans to set up a training institute for beauty enthusiasts in the UAE in collaboration with Nazih Group. The announcement came during an event...

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