Technology & IT | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 2:43 pm

Panasonic Develops freeze-ray Optical Disc-Based Data Archive System for Data Centers in Collaboration with Facebook

Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has developed freeze-ray, an Optical Disc-Based Data Archive System in collaboration with Facebook. By collaborating with Facebook, Panasonic was able to design freeze-ray to meet the growing demand for more efficient and sustainable ways to store and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 2:39 pm

MEMORABLE TRAVEL AND DREAM VACATIONS IN 2016

The January edition of Wings of Oman - Oman Air’s award-winning inflight magazine, launches two very special lead travel features – both set to inspire readers to make their 2016 a year of memorable travel and dream vacations.   The first is a ‘10 Top Travel...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 2:32 pm

MAKE THE MOST OF ‘AMPLE’ OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, SHEIKH FAISAL BIN QASSIM AL THANI TELLS QATAR’S ENTREPRENEURS

A growing population looking for a wider range of goods and services is creating “ample business opportunities” for Qatari entrepreneurs across the board, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of industry giant Al Faisal Holding has said.   Sheikh Faisal told the global ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 2:15 pm

Windows 10 Now Active on over 200 Million Devices

As 2016 begins, Microsoft is excited to bring you more Windows innovations, more incredible devices, and great new Windows apps and games that will deliver more productivity and entertainment experiences across the broadest range of devices. As of today, there are more than 200 million monthly...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 2:08 pm

The First Investor recognized by the 2015 IAIR Awards

The First Investor (TFI), the investment banking division of the Barwa Bank Group, was recognized at the IAIR Awards 2015 for its legal expertise and excellence.  At the awards’ 19th edition, The First Investor walked away with the Legal Team of the Year - Investment Banking accolade, ...

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Sports | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 1:05 pm

Giovanni Soldini and the Maserati Team finish 4th in 71st Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The VOR 70 “Maserati” became the fourth craft to cross the finish-line in the 71st edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, one of the most grueling events on the international sailing calendar. The Italian racing boat covered the 628-mile distance between Australia and Tasmania...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 1:02 pm

London Core Review Chooses Dubai as Its First International Destination for Cardiothoracic Surgeons 
at IFM 2016

INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding, signed an agreement with the London Core Review. The agreement paves the way for INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions to hold the first edition of the Core Curriculum Review Course in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Dubai from 16-19 April...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 7:14 am

HVACR Expo Saudi ’16 to debut in Jeddah amid strong optimism

With the HVACR industry in Saudi Arabia ranking as the third largest market in the world, there’s a high demand for both international and local companies to benefit from this tremendous opportunity, said vice president of M.I.C.E. Arabia Elliott Rizk ahead of the 3-day HVACR Expo Saudi 2016...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 6:11 am

Riyadh airport privatization to begin in 3 months

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) will embark on a vigorous privatization program, beginning with Riyadh’s King Khaled International Airport (KKIA) in the first quarter of this year, according to Faisal Al-Sugair, chairman of the board of Saudi Civil Aviation Holding...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 January, 2016 5:09 am

Deal signed for 665 Saudi students to study abroad

The Ministry of Education recently signed a partnership with the Ministry of Transport on sending 665 students in different disciplines to study abroad. After graduation from their respective courses, the students will come back to the Kingdom and work at the Ministry of Transport. Education...

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