Business & Money | Thursday 31 August, 2017 6:00 am

Make Room for Life Celebrate With Ikea at Festival City

To mark the launch of the 2018 Catalogue, IKEA, the Swedish home furnishing retailer, is hosting a packed schedule of activities from now until 9 September. IKEA will be showcasing its 2018 catalogue theme ‘make room for life’ by highlighting four room designs in an interactive,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 August, 2017 5:00 am

VAT in the GCC: What does it mean for your business?

On 1 January 2018, value-added tax (VAT) will come into effect for the first time in United Arab Emirates. Naturally, small businesses are concerned about the financial and operational impacts of VAT compliance, especially since they’re used to operating in a low-tax business...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 31 August, 2017 4:57 am

Women Key Partners in the UAE’s Development Process

The role played by Emirati women in building the country and leading its prosperity has been proven in all fields, with business no exception. Since the establishment of the union, women in the UAE have left their clear mark on the country’s economic and business climate, successfully...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 August, 2017 4:00 am

Canon renews partnership with award-winning UAE filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja as Ambassador on Emirati Women's Day

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, announced the renewal of strategic partnership with Nayla Al Khaja, the UAE’s first woman film producer, as Ambassador. This announcement comes as the UAE celebrates Emirati Women’s Day on 28th August 2017. Nayla is an iconic figure...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 31 August, 2017 4:00 am

Celebrate Eid with Powerpuff Girls at Al Qasba

Power-packed Eid celebrations are set to unfold at one of Sharjah’s most popular family entertainment destinations, Al Qasba. This will be the first time that Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup from Cartoon Network’s all-time favourite animation series, the Powerpuff Girls, will be in town...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 31 August, 2017 4:00 am

Huawei Advances to Rank #2 in Smartphone Market Share in Saudi Arabia

Huawei has ranked second in smartphone market share in Saudi Arabia, according to a new study published by GfK. Huawei exceeded iPhone’s market share as of end of July 2017. With this rank, Huawei’s market share is 17.3%. This increase in ranking follows a successful year that has...

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Government | Thursday 31 August, 2017 3:00 am

Dubai Customs full prepared to receive pilgrims

Dubai Customs announced its readiness to receive the pilgrims coming back to the UAE after their pilgrimage. A work plan was set up that will facilitate and simplify the customs routine without compromising the security side. Passenger Operations Department has taken a number of procedures in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 30 August, 2017 11:10 pm

Merging profit and purpose key focus at Global Ethical Finance Forum

Middle East Global Advisors, a leading financial intelligence platform spearheading the agenda of sustainable and inclusive finance, will convene the second edition of the much-coveted Global Ethical Finance Forum (GEFF) in Edinburgh, Scotland. Based on a strategic partnership...

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Government | Wednesday 30 August, 2017 12:33 pm

Kingdom intensifies Hajj quality-control campaign on goods

 The Ministry of Commerce and Investment has intensified its control and inspection campaign of goods in Makkah and Madinah during the current Hajj season. The ministry on Tuesday said it is following up the entry and provision of food supplies for pilgrims and visitors to the holy places in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 30 August, 2017 12:28 pm

Al Mal Capital announces dividend distribution in its flagship products – Al Mal UAE & MENA Equity Fund

Al Mal Capital, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC and a diversified, multi-line investment institution licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, has announced the first cash dividend for its flagship product – Al Mal MENA Equity Fund. The MENA Fund will distribute USD 29...

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