Business & Money | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 8:27 am

Saudi govt bond sales spur investors’ interest

Saudi Arabia’s government bond sales are boosting the stock market, says a top Riyadh-based economist. “Tadawul reacted positively to the latest bond issuance program that was initiated,” John Sfakianakis, Middle East director at Ashmore Group, told Arab News. “From a...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 8:23 am

Middle East e-commerce Valued at 4.9 Billion US Dollars

The rapidly evolving e-commerce in the Middle East has grown tremendously over the last decade. In May 2013, Go-Gulf designed an infographic estimating that the value of e-commerce in the Middle East in 2015 would reach 4.9 billion US dollars. As the second half of the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 8:19 am

An eclectic and high-end range of companies representing France at the hotel show Dubai

13 French manufacturers will participate in the French section organized by Business France, a government agency supporting the international development of the French economy. The eclectic variety and quality expertise of the French companies should please the major public and private project...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 8:16 am

Escape to the picturesque Baku this EID

Eid Al Adha is the next holiday season everyone is expecting, its set to fall during the third week of September, so this is the time to start planning a memorable holiday, be it a four day minibreak or a week-long excursion. Celebrate the festive holidays this time in Baku which can be reached...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 7:59 am

Tejari Unlocks the Power of Procurement with Launch of BravoAdvantage

Tejari, the strategic procurement company, has released BravoAdvantage, its next-generation procurement platform that enables organizations to generate more value, influence innovation and reduce risk across the supply chain.  Unlike traditional spend management and procure-to-pay solutions,...

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Government | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 7:29 am

Panel rejects ministry’s Haj cost package

The National Committee for Haj and Umrah has expressed reservations over Haj rates announced by the Haj Ministry, saying that the pricing should be jacked up. The committee, which ostensibly protects the interests of Haj operators, feels that the pricing will lead to heavy losses for the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 12:56 am

Alchemy project Presents, Cirque Éloize’s newest show coming To Abu Dhabi

at Du Forum, Yas Island starting from 17 of September, 2015   Tickets will be on sale, from 10th of August 2015.   After travelling through Europe and the US, Cirque Éloize’s latest production, Cirkopolis, will be presented by Alchemy Project for the first time in ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 12:53 am

William Margaritis Joins Hilton Worldwide as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today announced that William Margaritis will become the company’s executive vice president of Corporate Affairs starting in late August, based in the company’s global headquarters in McLean, VA. Margaritis previously served for 15 years as senior vice...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 12:49 am

WWE® to “Answer the Call” for Families of Fallen NYC Heroes

WWE is joining forces with Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes through a global online auction on Charitybuzz.com, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of “Answer The Call,” the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 12:35 am

3M Introduces New Cutting and Grinding Solution for Automotive Industry in the Gulf

3M™ Cubitron™ II  technology for Weld Removal, Grinding, Paint Removal and Panel Cutting/Sectioning  3M Automotive Aftermarket Division recently launched 3M™ Cubitron™ II  technology which aims to help collision repair professionals increase productivity,...

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