UAE minister calls for Dhs 3.5bn cuts to energy spending

<p>People living in the United Arab Emirates need to reduce their energy consumption by 10 per cent to save the country Dhs 3.5bn, a government minister has said.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 10/8/2015

UAE's TRA sets new guidelines for Arabic digital content

The UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has released a new edition of the agency's guidelines for Arabic digital content, social media and website quality improvement. In a statement, TRA Director-General Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori said that the guidelines are a direct result of cooperation between government entities regarding their presence on the web..... Read more »

Posted on : 10/7/2015

Cloud solutions are set to transform UAE business

The one question that hits everyone before adopting cloud solutions is security. But, there is no need to worry, the executive chairman of Pacific Controls Cloud Services, or PCCS, said..... Read more »

Posted on : 10/7/2015

Oman Freezone investment paves way for packaging growth

<p>Investment in Oman's burgeoning Sohar Freezone cluster of food processing businesses is paving the way for more food packaging and logistics businesses to make the Sohar Port their home.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 10/7/2015

Gartner Says Healthcare Providers in Middle East and North Africa to Spend US $2.73 Billion on IT in 2015

<p>Healthcare providers in the Middle East and North Africa will spend US $2.73 billion on IT products and services in 2015, according to Gartner, Inc. This forecast includes spending by healthcare providers (which includes hospitals and physicians' practices) on internal services, software, IT services, data center, devices and telecom services.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 10/7/2015

Higher oil boosts Gulf; Egypt stagnates

Dubai: Higher oil prices lifted Gulf stock markets on Monday while Egypt's bourse was sluggish after a corporate survey showed growth in business activity there slowed last month..... Read more »

Posted on : 10/6/2015

Dubai launches 'Islamic Gateway' online platform for SMEs

Dubai has launched an online platform for all Islamic economy-related industry intelligence, news, information and data needed by professionals to advance their business and fuel their innovations as well as for companies to broaden their reach..... Read more »

Posted on : 10/6/2015

DEWA first government organisation to use electric cars

<p>Dubai Electricity and Water Authority,DEWA , has added 8 electric cars to its fleet, thus becoming the first government organisation in Dubai to use electric cars in support of the Dubai Plan 2021 to make Dubai a smart, integrated and connected city that uses its resources sustainably.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 10/6/2015

Government support key for Islamic finance growth in UAE - experts

<p>The UAE has been ranked as having the world’s second most developed Islamic economy ecosystem following Malaysia</p> <p>Government support in terms of regulations and standardisation is key for the growth of Islamic economy in the United Arab Emirates, according to experts.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 10/6/2015

Go Sport to open its biggest store worldwide in Mall of the Emirates

<p>The store will feature cycling and running areas and a 10-metre volcano-shaped climbing unit</p> <p>French retailer Go Sport will open its biggest store worldwide at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, the company’s Middle East franchise unit Al Mana Group has confirmed.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 10/6/2015