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46 percent of Internet users in the UAE shop online
May 20, 2013 - 11:45 GMT
The arrival of PayPal promises to create a new landscape for online shopping.

April 17, 2013

Emrill
07:30 GMT
(press release)

Emrill was part of the panel of experts presenting at Dubai Global Energy Forum 2013 held from 15th to 17th April 2013 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Hamad Medical Corporation
06:07 GMT

The role of integrated Clinical Information Systems in transforming the delivery of healthcare in Qatar will be among the issues discussed in a conference taking place this weekend in Doha.

April 16, 2013

Khaldoun Tabari, CEO of Drake & Scull International
07:44 GMT
(press release)

Drake & Scull International has been awarded a set of Engineering and General Contracting contracts collectively worth AED 663 million for three government complexes in Mecca, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

April 15, 2013

Inflation dipped in Palestine last month, according to new statistics (Getty Images)
13:27 GMT

The Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation, dipped by 0.5 per cent in Palestine last month, the lastest figures show.

Gift with Purchase - Diamond & Pearl Pendant
07:51 GMT
(press release)

LIALI unfurls sensational pendant chains for Akshaya Tritiya 2013!.

During the visit
05:50 GMT

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group welcomed Her Excellency Elif Çomoğlu Ülgen, Consul-General of Turkey in Dubai on Thursday, April 12.

April 14, 2013

AXA Cooperative shop
08:58 GMT
(press release)

AXA Cooperative, one of the largest and the leading non-life international insurers in the region, has announced it has recently opened three new shops, one in Khobar & two in Jeddah.

OSN Plus
07:39 GMT
(press release)

OSN has joined hands with Visa to offer cardholders an array of exclusive benefits when they subscribe to OSN’s value-rich packages between April 15 and June 15, 2013.

Tamkeen
06:32 GMT
(press release)

Tamkeen announced the signing of an agreement with Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, to offer two-year job training contracts to 40 engineers.

Dubai World Central
05:42 GMT
(press release)

Dubai World Central, is set to showcase its range of environment-friendly practices and commitment to sustainable development, during its participation at WETEX 2013.

April 11, 2013

The Beauty of Pottery at SMIC 20.4.2013
09:19 GMT
(press release)

Sharjah Museums Department has unveiled three family programmes, organized by its Department of Education and Interpretation.

Yahoo! Maktoob
06:32 GMT
(press release)

Yahoo! Maktoob has announced the debut of two new web series focused on entertainment and celebrity news for the Middle East:

April 10, 2013

Jordan's authorities expect the demand for food commodities during Ramadan this year
11:10 GMT

Jordan's authorities expect the demand for food commodities during Ramadan this year to exceed levels of previous years.

Starbucks Coffee Company
09:45 GMT
(press release)

Hundreds of Starbucks partners (employees) and customers across the Middle East will join efforts with local nonprofit organisations this month in the Global Month of Service.

Consumer confidence in Lebanon dropped to new record low levels in the second half of 2012
09:44 GMT

Consumer confidence in Lebanon hit near record lows in the second half of 2012, new research suggests.