Cars & Autos | Friday 27 May, 2016 6:02 am

Audi scoops 6 awards in the Middle East

Audi celebrates six trophies received at award ceremonies during the first half of 2016.    At the first ceremony of the year, held in Muscat by Automan Magazine, “Premium Car of the Year 2015” was awarded to the Audi A6 together with “Performance Car of the...

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Technology & IT | Friday 27 May, 2016 5:47 am

Samsung’s Smart TVs Exclusively Deliver 
STARZ Play Arabia’s Video on Demand Service

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. MENA announced a partnership with STARZ Play Arabia, the on-demand video streaming service available in 17 countries across the MENA region, to bring the latest 4K content to its customers with a free trial period. . In addition to a wide range of blockbuster Hollywood ...

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Business & Money | Friday 27 May, 2016 5:28 am

Family Business Council-Gulf launches the region’s first GCC Family Business Governance Code

The Family Business Council-Gulf (FBCG), the regional association of Family Business Network International (FBN), launched the first-ever GCC Family Business Governance Code which will serve as voluntary guide on how to organise the family and business together. The code will help family...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 27 May, 2016 4:21 am

ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP AND PARTNERS BOOST FINANCING PLATFORM STRATEGY TO US$1.2 BILLION

Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles and Alitalia have successfully raised a further US$500 million in a second platform financing transaction, following the success of last year’s award-winning bond which raised US$700...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 26 May, 2016 4:35 pm

Nine BMWs won, three to go at Ali Alghanim & Sons’ weekly May raffle

Ali Alghanim and Sons announced three new winners of 2016 BMW vehicles at its weekly May raffle that celebrates the Company’s 30th anniversary as the exclusive importer of BMW cars in Kuwait.    Following a raffle draw supervised by Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 May, 2016 4:25 pm

Celebrating 90 Years of Two Much-loved British Icons in a Brand New Short Adventure: Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday

Britain’s best-loved bear meets Her Majesty The Queen for the first time in an enchanting new illustrated adventure, narrated by Jim Broadbent   Video featuring Jim Broadbent recording the story available...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 4:03 pm

Bahri expands European presence with appointment of a General Agent in Spain

Marking a new milestone in its 38-year history, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has further extended its global footprint with the appointment of Cantabrian Integrated Logistic Services (CILS) as its General Agent in Spain. The move will help Bahri consolidate its presence in...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 3:05 pm

Sadara Chemical Company and Saudi/Korean JV Sign Supply Agreement for New PlasChem Park Venture

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) has entered into a supply agreement with Surfactants’ Detergent Company (SDC), a joint venture being developed by a Saudi/South Korean consortium which plans to build a chemical production facility in PlasChem Park, located in Jubail Industrial City II. The...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 12:56 pm

IDB Infrastructure Fund II invests in AVIVO Group to help expand the geographic footprint of the platform

AVIVO Group (“AVIVO”), one of the largest healthcare networks in the GCC, with 32 healthcare facilities in the region, is pleased to announce its partnership with IDB Infrastructure Fund II (the “Fund”), sponsored by the Islamic Development Bank and other institutional...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 26 May, 2016 12:50 pm

ATLANTIS, THE PALM CROWNED BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOTEL BY THE MIDDLE EAST HOTEL AWARDS 2016

 Atlantis, The Palm was announced as the winner in the category ‘Best Family-Friendly Hotel’ by the Middle East Hotel Awards (MEHA) 2016, which took place on 24th May, reinforcing its status as a must-visit international destination. Atlantis, The Palm was competing against four...

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