Business & Money | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 3:27 pm

DAMAC Properties Shares Obtain Sharia Compliance Certification from Dar Al Sharia

Dar Al Sharia Islamic Finance Consultancy LLC has recently confirmed that the shares of DAMAC Properties are Sharia-compliant for the purposes of investment and trading. This follows a review of activities and financial ratios to ascertain DAMAC’s compliance with the principles of Sharia as...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 3:18 pm

Dubai’s Smart Data Summit is Back for its Fourth Edition

Expotrade, organizers of the Smart Data Summit, the leading big data analytics event in the Middle East region, today announced the dates of its 2017 edition of the event. Taking place on 3–4 April, 2017 at Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, the 4th Annual Smart Data Summit will be a...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 2:44 pm

“The electric, driverless transport solution will hit the road within a year.” said Careem

Careem, the region’s leading app based car booking service has showcased driverless pods at GITEX 2016, in partnership with NEXT Future Transportation Inc., as part of the Dubai Smart Government initiative.   The pods are electric, driverless and can move individually or by...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 12:54 pm

STC and ERICSSON double 4G network capacity and raise performance bar for smartphones

To meet the challenge of ever expanding smartphone and mobile broadband growth, Saudi Telecommunications Company (STC) and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) have sealed a strategic deal that will deliver state of the art solutions in the Radio Access Network, resulting in high capacity ready networks in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 12:52 pm

Nakheel showcases Dubai property investment opportunities at exclusive roadshow in Singapore

Dubai’s unrivalled real estate investment opportunities will be set out in Singapore this week at an exclusive investor roadshow hosted by master developer Nakheel as part of its ongoing drive to tap into new markets. Nakheel, creator of globally-renowned projects such as Palm Jumeirah,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 12:47 pm

Swiss Ambassador visits Julphar

On Wednesday October 12th 2016 – welcoming an invitation by the management of Julphar, Her Excellency Ms. Maya Tissafi, Ambassador of Switzerland to the UAE, paid a site visit to the RAK-based head office of Julphar, the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in MENA. HE Ms. Maya...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 12:45 pm

Etihad Airways and NATS Collaborate to Improve Global Operation

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, is working with air traffic management specialists, NATS, to help deliver operational enhancements across its network, and improve the way the airline works with air traffic control providers and airport operators on airfield management...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 12:40 pm

The Montblanc High Artistry Homage to Marco Polo Limited Edition

Marco Polo, the merchant explorer born in 1254 spent 24 years away from his native Venice on an epic journey across Asia. Travelling with his father and uncle, the fearless adventurer trekked along what is now known as the Silk Road to the distant Mongol Empire where he served in the court of...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 12:35 pm

ManageEngine Leverages Microsoft SCCM to Patch Third-Party Applications

ManageEngine, the real-time IT management company, today formally announced Patch Connect Plus, its software that uses Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to manage patches for third-party applications. The new product eliminates all system vulnerabilities present in the network by ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 18 October, 2016 12:30 pm

OSN extends exclusive long-term deal with 20th Century Fox

OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, continues to cement its position as the go-to network for first and exclusive access to blockbuster Hollywood movies and top-rated series with a new extended partnership with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution.   The long-term...

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