Business & Money | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 1:37 pm

Vertical Transportation Meeting The Rising Heights of Skyscrapers

With Dubai home to 18 of the 100 supertall structures in the world, the construction sector in the Middle East region has flourished tremendously. According to a GCC construction report released a few months back, UAE accounts for the largest value of projects worth $525.6bn, followed by Saudi...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 1:33 pm

United Arab Emirates’ world-class research will produce food and fuel without using arable land or fresh water

The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC) today announced that in March it will begin operating the world’s first bioenergy research facility using desert land – irrigated by seawater – to produce both food and aviation fuels. The facility is located on a 2-hectare site ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 1:21 pm

Etihad Cargo and Masdar Institute Design sustainable Cargo Dolly System

The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, and Etihad Cargo, the fast-growing cargo division of Etihad Airways, today jointly announced the launch of a new design for a smart,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 1:11 pm

Challenging economic climate across GCC may present opportunities for Bahrain’s real estate sector

As GCC markets are forecasted to face prolonged economic challenges over the coming months, Bahrain looks set to be cushioned from the blow by continued infrastructure investment from the GCC aid fund, according to  the global property consulting firm CBRE as part of its Q4 2015 Bahrain...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 1:07 pm

Run to the Rhythm with the New Smart B-Trainer™ from Sony

Sony today announced the new Smart B-Trainer™, an all-in-one training device and application that literally motivates your exercise regime with its range of features, such as intelligent music playback based on heart rate monitoring, various training plans, and real time voice...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 1:05 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS NAMED BUSINESS AIRLINE OF THE YEAR

Etihad Airways has been named Business Airline of the Year at the 2016 Business Travel Awards. The ceremony was held last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane. The Business Travel Awards recognise the extraordinary achievements of the most deserving organisations and...

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Sports | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 1:02 pm

Special 12 Year Old Boy to Participate at Dubai Marathon 2016

Team Angel Wolf, a special family with a special mission, has announced its participation in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on 22nd of January, 2016. Team AngelWolf’s forces are built by Nick and Delphine Watson (the parents), Rio (their Angel - 12 years old) and Tia aka Little Wolf (9 ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 12:58 pm

GACA to participate in 2016 Bahrain International Air Show

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation will be participating in the fourth iteration of the Bahrain International Airshow for 2016, the Authority said in a statement. Sulaiman Al-Hamdan, the Authority’s President, will head its delegation to the three-day airshow, scheduled to be...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 12:56 pm

Saudi Arabia working to create a strong and diverse economy, say experts

The Saudi government’s policies to counteract the continuing decline in oil prices will contribute to a diversification of the economy, according to economists. They said the Saudi economy is on the verge of significantly increasing its efficiency and competitiveness. One of the sessions ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 11:41 am

Huawei takes innovation to the next level with the launch of the all-new Mate 8 smartphone

Last night at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, UAE, Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) revealed their latest Flagship devices - the Mate 8 and the M2 tablet to the Middle East region. Dubai became the second city globally for the Huawei Consumer Group to launch the new flagship devices, post the...

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