Careem raises US$ 60 million in new funding with The Abraaj Group as lead investor

<p>- Careem is the leading app-based car service in the region covering 20 cities from Morocco to Pakistan</p> <p>- New investment from Abraaj, Al Tayyar Travel Group ( Al Tayyar ) and other investors will drive growth into new markets and cement Careem's leading position in region's major cities</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/10/2015

A limited edition Nissan just for this region

<p>Dubai: Nissan is aiming for a comprehensive knockout in the region’s SUV category with a 1-2-3 launch plan for its best-selling Patrol, including having the world premiere of the ‘Desert’ edition at the Dubai International Motor Show. This follows the earlier announcement that it would be introducing the high-performance Nismo version of the Patrol.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/10/2015

Geant outlet opens at Dragon Mart 2

<p>Dragon Mart 2’s new Géant hypermarket opened for business on Tuesday. The 100,000 square foot store is among 500 new shops, restaurants, and entertainment outlets at Dragon Mart 2, Nakheel’s Dh1 billion, 1.9 million square feet extension to the original Dragon Mart retail complex.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/10/2015

King's College to open hospital in Dubai Hills

<p>DI is to contribute 26.75 per cent of the equity for the $200 million (Dh734 million) project.</p> <p>King’s College Hospital, an NHS trust and one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals, already operates a clinic in Abu Dhabi, which celebrated its first anniversary recently.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/10/2015

Hassad Food aims to supply 15% of rice in local market

<p>Hassad Food will soon launch different varieties of rice in the local market from one of its subsidiaries, 'Senwan Pakistan', disclosed the chairman of the company.</p> <p>The company aims to supply 15% of the total market demand for rice in the country.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/10/2015

Oil and gas sector in Jafza posts 13% growth

The oil and gas sector in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) generated trade worth over Dh52 billion in 2014, up 13 per cent over the preceding year.Jafza is hoping to attract more multinational oil and gas companies by participating in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec)..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/9/2015

Burjeel announces opening of a new tertiary care hospital in Muscat

<p>Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Managing Director of VPS Healthcare, Dr. Charles F. Stanford, Senior Director of VPS Healthcare, and Mr. Clancey Po, CEO of Burjeel Hospital, announced the opening of the new BurjeelHospital in Al Khuwair, Muscat, Oman on 9 November at The Chedi Muscat Hotel. The announcement was made in the presence of Omani dignitaries and government officials.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/9/2015

A Ferrari experience at Dubai Motor Festival

As over 30 classic and exotic Italian icons from Ferrari stood gleaming in the Dubai mid-afternoon sun, excited children and adults took the opportunity to take pictures and selfies standing near the cars..... Read more »

Posted on : 11/8/2015

KSA: Saudi Plastics Factory Buys Two Hybrid Label Presses

<p>During Labelexpo it was announced that AlAoun Trading Company and FUJIFILM had confirmed the purchase of two Graphium Hybrids, by Saudi Plastics Factory (SPF). Graphium Hybrids is the result of cooperation between Edale and FFEI.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/8/2015

Emirati entrepreneur says being unique key to success

The UAE market is amazing for young entrepreneurs but great concepts and unique products are also important for start-ups.This was shared by a young Emirati entrepreneur, Mansoor Al Bastaki, with Khaleej Times in an interview.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/7/2015