Technology & IT | Sunday 2 October, 2016 11:52 am

His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi inaugurates GITEX Shopper 2016

GITEX Shopper 2016, the largest and most anticipated consumer electronics show in the Middle East, was officially opened today by His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General, Department of Economic Development in Dubai, in the presence of His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 October, 2016 11:48 am

Dubai Welcomes Global Maritime Leaders in November

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, is all set to launch Dubai Maritime Summit 2016 on the sidelines of the third edition of Dubai Maritime Week. Held under the patronage...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 October, 2016 11:44 am

Middle East opticare industry Inhabited by Outdated Systems

The Middle East’s opticare industry is being held back by outdated internal systems and software, and is in desperate need of an overhaul in order to meet and exceed the needs of the market, ecommerce experts say. Greek eBusiness specialists, MainSys, have sounded the warning in the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 October, 2016 11:37 am

Saudi Arabia suspends telecom shares

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) — Saudi Arabia’s securities regulator — has suspended trade in the shares of the listed telecommunications operators after the government decided to extend their licenses, the CMA announced on Sunday. The government decided to extend the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 October, 2016 9:02 am

Dr. Abdulaziz Al Horr reaps the Asia HRD Awards ‘Movers & Shakers 2016’

In a new professional achievement added to his distinguished academic career, Dr. Abdulaziz Al Horr, CEO of the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), has won the "Movers & Shakers" award presented by the Asian Council for Human Resources Development "The Asia HRD...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 2 October, 2016 5:15 am

Mobily sponsors Telecoms World Middle East 2016 conference

Mobily has sponsored the Telecoms World Middle East 2016 conference, which started recently in Dubai, as a part of the company’s initiatives to enhance its presence in the region.   This conference is considered as one of the biggest gathering for the wholesale providers in the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 October, 2016 4:13 am

Foreign investor scheme: CMA lists 8 controls

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has the right to intervene in eight cases in order to control investments by Qualified Foreign Institutions (QFI) to protect the local market, Makkah Arabic daily said citing regulations. The Saudi market regulator can ask licensed QFIs to provide it with any...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 2 October, 2016 3:39 am

World’s #1 DLP Brand BenQ earns THX® HD Display Certification for W8000 Home Theatre Projector

BenQ, the global No.1 DLP projector brand, proudly announced today that its W8000 home theatre projector achieves prestigious THX® HD Display™ Certification, a professional guarantee of outstanding cinematic performance to rival the finest movie theatres. W8000 delivers precise Rec. 709...

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Healthcare | Sunday 2 October, 2016 3:22 am

The 2nd Annual MENA Orthopaedics Discussed Latest Advances in Orthopaedic Surgeries

More than 300 orthopedic surgeons gathered over the last two days for the MENA Orthopaedics Congress which is supported by the UAE ministry of health and prevention and a number of leading medical authorities and associations including American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Indian Orthopaedic...

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Healthcare | Sunday 2 October, 2016 3:12 am

Pharmacy chain to help charity convoys spread ‘pulse of hope’

The retain pharmacy chain Nahdi has signed a memorandum of understanding with Zamzam Charity Association for Medical Voluntary Services to support medical convoys and field trips. The agreement, which was signed at Nahdi’s head office in Jeddah on Thursday, involves comprehensive charity...

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