Business & Money | Monday 27 April, 2020 1:44 am

RTA processes 882k digital transactions in Q1 2020

As much as 882,428 transactions were processed through smart apps of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) during the first quarter of this year. The figure reflects a sizable increase of almost 38% from the corresponding figure recorded during the same period last year, which amounted to 638,709 ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 27 April, 2020 1:42 am

Rotana President and CEO shares message of hope for Ramadan

Guy Hutchinson, President and CEO of Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, has issued a statement outlining his hopes for the future of the hospitality industry in the wake of the current COVID-19...

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Technology & IT | Monday 27 April, 2020 12:29 am

Tackle Increased Screen Time and Eye Strain with HONOR 9X PRO’s intelligent screen display

Smartphone usage has seen a significant surge owing to social distancing measures implemented across the world and people turning to their devices to stay connected and for entertainment. As screen time continues to increase during isolation, the desire to reduce eye strain and view feeds...

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Technology & IT | Monday 27 April, 2020 12:13 am

Twitter records 17 million Tweets in the month leading into Ramadan 2020

As people prepare to observe Ramadan during the current special circumstances, Twitter has already monitored 17 million Tweets about Ramadan in the month leading into the holy month, a 70% increase in conversation since last year. To celebrate Ramadan, Twitter has launched three new hashtag...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 April, 2020 2:10 pm

KPMG: Banks need to accelerate digital transformation plans amid Covid-19 disruptions

Banks in Saudi Arabia have to revisit their digital transformation plans and strive to launch new channels that will sustain delivery of products and services amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the findings of a new report released KPMG Al Fozan & Partners (KPMG in Saudi Arabia), the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 April, 2020 2:06 pm

Cityscape 2020 will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre, 15 – 17 November

The renowned global real estate event will take place in 2020 at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE, and is committed to supporting the GCC in re-establishing a ‘back to business’ approach, delivering a focused event that creates a hub for the real estate sector to network, discuss some of the most...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 26 April, 2020 1:47 pm

SWAROVSKI CELEBRATES RAMADAN WITH SPARKLING STYLES IN ITS BRILLIANT CAMPAIGN

#ShareTheSparkle Swarovski has curated a special selection of sparkling styles to celebrate the holy month of RamadanThe Swarovski Symbolic Collection and Stunning Collection, as well as the accompanying campaign, shine a light on the brilliant bonds of friendship Renowned Kuwaiti...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 April, 2020 1:35 pm

Masdar and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education sign MoU to support youth in the UAE

Masdar, a global leader in sustainability, and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE), a leading private philanthropic organisation focused on education, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on using their respective youth platforms to advance the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 April, 2020 1:30 pm

Emirates NBD Corporate Banking reports over 60% increase in clients’ onboarding to digital channels

As businesses respond to the UAE’s #StayHome directives, Emirates NBD’s Corporate Banking division reports that over 70% of its corporate client base are digitally active on its award-winning digital platform, smartBUSINESS and smartTRADE portal. Corporate Banking has witnessed a...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 April, 2020 12:59 pm

Dubai Investments industrial manufacturing companies continue production meeting local requirements

With the manufacturing sector identified as a crucial industry and used as a means to achieve sustainable growth, Dubai Investments, the leading diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is committed to contributing to the UAE economy through this vital sector by...

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