Culture & Education | Tuesday 29 March, 2016 4:46 pm

‘City of Play’ Project was declared winner of British Council-organsied Unlimited Doha Design Prize 2016

City of Play project prepared by UK-Qatar team, compromising of Alex Scott-Whitby, Ming Teong, Omer Can Aksoy, Gizem Kahraman and Deena Al Terawi, has won the Unlimited Doha Design Prize 2016, following a week-long residency in Doha from 18 - 26 March.    A total of 21 finalists...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 29 March, 2016 4:38 pm

NICKELODEON TO MAKE ITS DEBUT AT THE MIDDLE EAST FILM AND COMIC CON IN DUBAI

Nickelodeon Middle East announced today that it will participate in this year’s Middle East Film and Comic Con taking place in Dubai April 7th - 9th.  In addition to bringing the brand to life through an immersive booth experience, Nickelodeon will celebrate the new season of its popular ...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 29 March, 2016 4:34 pm

Health is wealth: Why wellness accessories are the new luxury

The Middle East’s wellness industry is undergoing rapid growth as consumers increasingly take a new approach to their health and wellbeing. Driven by worryingly high rates of obesity and diabetes the market is seeing a notable increase in sales of wellness brands which fit in with...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 29 March, 2016 4:01 pm

Middle East & Africa PC Market Suffers Steepest Ever Decline in Shipments

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC market suffered a 28.7% year-on-year slump in shipments in the final quarter of 2015, according to the latest insights from global technology research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Shipments fell for the third consecutive quarter in Q4 ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 29 March, 2016 3:43 pm

GITEX Shopper Spring & Shopper Smart Living 2016 open tomorrow

The wait is almost over for tech fans and savvy shoppers eager to get their hands on the latest gadgets and smart home technologies at special deals as this year’s GITEX Shopper Spring and Shopper Smart Living get set to kick off tomorrow morning at 11:00am, at the Dubai World Trade ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 29 March, 2016 3:36 pm

Smartphones: Propelling Passion Points

Arguably the most powerful new voice, social influencers can inspire and drive the direction of thinking for millions. As the new age thought leaders, they are passionate and possess the drive to share their voice and perspective with others. The growing phenomenon of social sharing has created new ...

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Sports | Tuesday 29 March, 2016 3:30 pm

Fitness First: The Spartan Race

An obstacle racing series that’s designed to push your limits, the adventurous and number one obstacle race in the world is coming to Bahrain for the first time in its history! To test your strength and challenge your endurance, The Spartan Race is not your average race and here’s what...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 29 March, 2016 3:25 pm

DarkMatter to Lead the Region in Certification Authority Services With Appointment of PKI Specialist

DarkMatter, an international cyber security firm headquartered in the UAE, has appointed Scott Rea as Senior Vice President - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), where he will lead the company's efforts to elevate Identity Management in the UAE and GCC region by establishing domestic...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 29 March, 2016 3:00 pm

Largest sports equipment showroom in KSA unveiled

DR. Abdulrahman Al Zamil, Chairman of the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC), inaugurated the largest sports equipment showroom in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new showroom, which is launched by Wazen Fitness Solutions, the top Saudi fitness products and services provider, is set to be the largest ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 29 March, 2016 2:57 pm

Ahli United Bank's AGM approves 18% cash dividends and 5% bonus stock for shareholders

Ahli United Bank B.S.C today held its Annual General Meeting and the Extraordinary General Meeting at the Bank's headquarters in Seef District, Kingdom of Bahrain. The meetings were presided over by AUB’s Chairman Mr. Hamad M. Al-Humaidhi and were attended by shareholders representing 81% ...

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