June, 2016

• 23 June

  ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ reflects Emirati spirit

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Tourism (DTCM) recently hosted exclusive media tours with two iconic homegrown brands – AJMAL Perfumes and Karam Coffee– as part of its ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ campaign; an awareness campaign that aims to shed light on the diverse activities and events taking place during the Holy month, as well as highlight the private sector’s support ...

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• 23 June

  GCC fuels $100bn in airports

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Comfortable airport terminals will be key for growing the number of passengers in the GCC’s USD 100 billion worth of airport projects, industry experts announced. With the International Air Transport Association projecting Middle East passengers to grow by 4.9 percent per year to 2034, the GCC is fuelling USD 100 billion in airport expansion and ...

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• 23 June

  Hair and beauty styling for ‘special’ children

  

    Emirates Business Al Sagheer, one of the premium hair and beauty salons, encompassing a chain of more than 26 salons across Egypt, Dubai & Qatar, proudly supported the community this Ramadan with a hair & beauty styling event for the children from Dubai Autism Center. “Happiness for all” as the name suggests, the initiative was aimed at sharing happiness ...

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• 23 June

  The new wave of wearables at work

  

    Jacob Morgan / TNS We’ve all seen Google Glasses (back in the day), Fitbits, and Apple Watches around town, but could these new technological gadgets really make their way into the workplace? The answer to that question is a definite yes. Credit Suisse called wearables the “next big thing” and said the industry could grow by a staggering 1000% ...

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• 23 June

  Resurrecting ruins of a forlorn Roman theatre

  

  Mainz / DPA Where once 10,000 people gathered at a time, all chattering in Latin and guttural German dialects before watching live plays, only weeds now thrive. The ruins of Mainz’ 2,000-year-old theatre are neglected. Only a flimsy fence separates it from a railway station. Wooden benches built 15 years ago on the old stone are so rotten that they ...

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• 23 June

  Deploying advanced tech with timeless design

  

    Our Correspondent EMIRATES BUSINESS Gulf Craft, the world’s innovative builder of luxury yachts and leisure boats, has served the aspirations of passionate seafarers for more than three decades. The award-winning manufacturer is one of the world’s leading superyacht shipyards, a merit it has achieved through continuous investment in research and development. Founded in the Emirates in 1982, Gulf Craft ...

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• 23 June

  Fine leather companions for urban traveller

  

    Our Correspondent EMIRATES BUSINESS For the urban traveller constantly seeking to discover new horizons, Montblanc introduces the Montblanc Urban Spirit Collection, a brand new leather collection defined by its innovative functionality. With streamlined designs, optimal comfort and smart storage solutions, each piece is thoughtfully crafted to fit in with the lifestyles of those on the go. At the office, ...

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• 23 June

  Iran condensate exports set to fall to 5-month low in July

  

    Reuters Iran’s condensate exports in July are expected to fall to the lowest in five months as major buyer South Korea scales back purchases of the ultra-light oil, trade sources said on Thursday. Robust demand for condensate, from South Korea in particular, helped drive a recovery of Iranian oil exports to a 4-1/2-year high in June, although the volume ...

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• 23 June

  Enlarged Panama canal to amplify USA-Asia commerce

  

    Panama City, Panama / AFP With its capacity boosted by nearly three times, Panama’s enlarged canal — set to be inaugurated on Sunday — is expected to stimulate trade between the United States and Asia, and steal business from the rival Suez canal. “A good deal of the commerce between Asia and the east coast of the United States can ...

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• 23 June

  Colombia raises key rate to 7.5%, signals end to hikes

    Bloomberg Colombia’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for a 10th consecutive month as consumer prices rose at the fastest pace since 2001 — while Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas signaled that the tightening cycle was now over. In a majority decision, the seven-member board voted to raise the key rate a quarter-point to 7.5 percent, central bank Governor ...

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