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Sabre Red App Centre open for business for developers and travel buyers around the world

Browse related articles Travel buyers can access the Sabre Red App Centre and shop more than 60 Red Apps currently in the marketplace, with that number expected to grow significantly in the coming months. After identifying the desired Red App, customers can complete the check-out process and then download and provision the app to the [...] [...]

Regional oil and gas companies gear up to minimise operating costs and drive efficiency

Browse related articles The forum will be attended by ADCO, GASCO, Takreer, NDC, ADNOC Distribution and TASNEE amongst others. Conference Director Sandra Hijnen said “The region hosts numerous impressive projects aimed at optimising business processes to minimise operating costs and drive organisational efficiency. The Oil & Gas Automation Forum is set to bring together senior [...] [...]

Women Empowerment Group launched

The WE Group will host various activities in GCC and beyond, to highlight and focus on the active role of educated women in the region with an objective to showcase their contribution locally and globally. They plan to host a series of lectures throughout the year, which will involve special guest speakers to encourage women [...] [...]

Al Ghurair Centre announces launch of 10-day signature styling event

In addition, the event will also feature renowned stylist, Farah Kabir, who will provide a personalized opportunity for women to gain in-depth fashion advice and styling tips that will help perfect their individual style. Mukta Sabharwal, Manager PR and Events, Al Ghurair Centre, said, “We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of our signature [...] [...]

Thomas Klein International announces final layout of the new Souk Al Housh in Khartoum

Featuring a restaurant and 28 stalls selling fresh produce, Souk Al Housh will be the largest outlet located within the 35,000 square feet destination, and is due to open in August, 2012. “Souk Al Housh will offer traditional Sudanese cuisine, and will be a truly unique space recreating a Souk layout and experience where customers [...] [...]

JX Nippon Oil and Energy Corporation consolidates Middle East and Africa operations

With its presence in more than 70 countries, JX Group manages some of the largest oil and gas operations across the world, including exploration, import and refining of crude oil, manufacture and distribution of petroleum products, including fuels and lubricants and other energy-related activities. The group reported a consolidated net income earnings amounting to 9,634 [...] [...]

5% cash dividend approved at Tamweel Annual General Assembly Meeting

Browse related articles During the AGM, the assembly approved the distribution of a cash dividend of 5% of the company’s paid-up share capital, amounting to Dhs50m. The Company’s 2011 financial results were also approved. For the 12 months ending December 31, 2011, Tamweel reported a net profit of Dhs102m, compared with Dhs26m in 2010. Abdulla [...] [...]

DuPont opens local offices to support growth in Morocco

Morocco’s dynamic and solid economic environment and its preference for new technologies and practices that achieve sustainable development make it a perfect market for DuPont to consolidate its diverse, multi-industry offerings. Giving a speech at the opening ceremony in Casablanca on March 6, Ian Hudson, DuPont President Europe, Middle East and Africa described Morocco as [...] [...]

Al Ramz Securities tops Dubai trading in February 2012

Browse related articles All in all, Al Ramz traded a combined Dhs1.99bn at the ADX and DFM to account for 8.58% of the Dhs23.3bn traded in both markets and finish with the second highest activity for the period. For the past two years, Al Ramz has been able to successfully enhance its manpower, qualifications, processes [...] [...]

Dubai tops the world in hotel occupancy levels; RevPAR

Announcing this during its strong participation in the five-day ITB-2012 in Berlin concluding tomorrow, the emirate’s tourism regulatory body said Dubai hotel establishments’ 86.2% occupancy level in the month of January 2012 has placed it on top on the list of 15 top performance destinations, up from 75.4% occupancy levels they posted last year. This [...] [...]

Al Jaber Energy Services wins ZADCO’s Upper Zakum Offshore ECW Project

Browse related articles Al Jaber Energy Services is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor having Multi-discipline expertise in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Pipeline works and dedicated to Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Pipelines, Water, Power, industrial and infrastructure sector. Al Jaber has already received a letter of award and scope covers enabling works, [...] [...]

Dubai International Boat Show celebrates two decades of success leading Middle East marine industry

In addition to an impressive number of global and regional firsts, the world’s leading marine leisure industry players will unveil their launches to tens of thousands of boating enthusiasts, confirming the event’s growing international reach and continued ability to attract top quality buyers in record numbers two decades after its inaugural staging. 20 years ago, [...] [...]

Majid Al Futtaim Holding receives more than 1000 applications at Careers UAE 2012

Mohammed Malek, Vice President of Human Resources, Majid Al Futtaim Holding, said: “We witnessed increased interest from UAE nationals to work for the private sector. We are also pleased with the high level of interest we’ve seen, particularly from university students and graduates, to work with us. The number of job applications we’ve received reflects [...] [...]

Sluggish oil prices keep Abu Dhabi market under some pressure

Browse related articles United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 31 minutes agoG?rard Al-Fil, Financial JournalistWednesday, March 07 – 2012 at 14:13 UAE local time (GMT+4) Replication or redistribution in whole or in part is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited. The information comprised in this section is [...] [...]

Public Relations pioneer Harold Burson to address 20th Public Relations World Congress in Dubai

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and in partnership with the National Media Council of the UAE, the three-day Congress is organised by the International Public Relations Association – Gulf Chapter (IPRA-GC) and will present the newest insights [...] [...]

Shurooq announces tour bus and seaplane projects during its participation in ITB Berlin 2012

Browse related articles The Authority which is participating in the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) the Messe Berlin Germany also announced that Shurooq would launch the Seaplane initiative in collaboration with Seawings – the largest flying boat company in the UAE. Speaking on the occasion, H.E Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, said: “We [...] [...]

Ministry of Economy unveils month-long consumer awareness campaign to mark 7th Gulf Consumer Protection Day

Browse related articles HE Sultan Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, said the Gulf countries, particularly the UAE, have rolled out several effective plans to strengthen consumer confidence and promote market stability. He said the campaign is of strategic interest to all GCC countries for managing the consumer market efficiently. The Minister reiterated the importance of [...] [...]

Arabian Automobiles announces arrival of Nissan Sunny in showrooms

Browse related articles The All-New Nissan Sunny is the completely revised tenth generation of this popular sedan which is a key player in the highly competitive C-segment market. Felix Welch, Director – Sales & Marketing at Arabian Automobiles, said, “Following years of success, making it the highest volume selling model in our Nissan range – [...] [...]

DP World dives over three percent as worries over possible instabilities in the Middle East loom

Browse related articles United Arab Emirates: 20 hours, 14 minutes agoG?rard Al-Fil, Financial JournalistThursday, March 01 – 2012 at 16:26 UAE local time (GMT+4) Replication or redistribution in whole or in part is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited. The information comprised in this section is [...] [...]

WETEX 2012 to be the largest yet

This year’s exhibition will take place from 13th to 15th March at Zabeel Hall and Halls 1, 2, 3 and 4 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The press conference was attended by high-level representatives from the sponsors. DEWA has announced that it has finished all preparations for the exhibition, which is being held [...] [...]

Forbes Middle East celebrates its first English edition: ranking of ‘Top 50 Companies in the UAE 2011′

Browse related articles This event was supported by Mashreq, Porsche Center Dubai- Al Naboodah Automobiles and Drake & Scull International. Forbes Middle East living up to its mission of playing a vital role in supporting the region’s business communities came out with a thorough and scientifically researched ranking on the Top Listed companies in the [...] [...]

Moorfields specialist consultants turn out in strength to present scientific papers at the World Ophthalmology Congress 2012

Browse related articles More than 10 expert specialists from the world’s oldest eye hospital and its first overseas branch will present papers covering advances in screening, diagnosis, surgical techniques and the latest treatments for a wide range of eye related medical problems, including the serious complications associated with diabetes. They will join more than 2,000 [...] [...]

Indian tour operators to increase engagement with Abu Dhabi DMCs

Over 60 enquiries were received by Abu Dhabi tourism representatives and industry stakeholders who took part this week in New Delhi’s SATTE tourism exhibition where Abu Dhabi had its biggest Indian pavilion to date. “We are increasingly receiving enquiries for holidays and honeymoons in Abu Dhabi and we are looking to meet with more Abu [...] [...]

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank sponsors the 9th Annual Middle East Trade and Export Finance Conference

Browse related articles Now firmly established as the leading event which brings together leaders in trade, export and finance under one roof, The Middle East Trade and Export Finance Conference has become a key platform offering businesses an opportunity to discuss contemporary topics pertinent to the regional economy. For the second consecutive year, ADCB will [...] [...]

Abraaj Capital appoints Citi to provide private equity fund services

Browse related articles Riyada Enterprise Development (RED) was established in 2009 to capitalize on the growing investment opportunities in the small and medium sized enterprise segment across a wide range of sectors in the Middle East and North Africa. The Fund is sector agnostic and invests in entrepreneurially run and innovative businesses that are scalable [...] [...]

Starwood announces the debut of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

Browse related articles This opening marks the first of three St. Regis hotels slated to debut this year in the Middle East including The St. Regis Abu Dhabi situated on the Corniche and The St. Regis Doha in Qatar. Globally, St. Regis will build on its expansion with the debut of The St. Regis Mauritius [...] [...]

Concept Land Rover Defender arrives in the Middle East

Shop video crops Phil Wind, Pate of AnnounceWednesday, November 30 – 2011 at 10:22 UAE native rhythm (GMT+4) Replication or redistribution in all or in bit is purposely illegal minus the former written blessing of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Local. Multimedia happy in this division is produced by AMEinfo.com plus might hardly be [...] [...]

Is the government doing enough to boost Dubai’s real estate sector?

Despite this, slowly, and in certain pockets, the market appears to be stabilising, but real estate experts contend that the government should be doing more to restore the confidence of investors. Chief Executive Officer of Greenstone Equity Partners, Alex Gemici, says the market will not stabilise unless foreign investors return to the market. “For this [...] [...]