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The UAE’s booming hospitality industry has been listed among the top five countries in the world with regard to the new infrastructure and development in the field. The country has been donning a notable track record for its constantly high occupancy rates and persistent growth. Emirates has entered a new phase of exponential growth making it one of the most ...

There was a time when shoppers used to travel length and breadth of the city’s main shopping arenas and spent plenty of their time in hand-picking the best furniture, home décor and accessories in a bid to give that perfect touch to their sweet home. However, mall revolution has swept the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expressively and has entirely changed ...

The number of women in workforces in Gulf has consistently moved at a consistent pace in past few years assited. From higher level education to work force involvement – women have made a mark in all aspects. Presently, the percentage of women in the field of education is continuously increasing in comparison to males in the region. As per the ...

From organic farming to molecular gastronomy, from the industry trends to the words of caution, from best agricultural practices to role of innovation in the industry — the sixth SIAL Middle East exhibition, ended on a high note, leaving visitors and the participants wanting for more. The fastest growing event for the region’s food, drink and hospitality sector, the event ...

Sial has concluded on a high note. How well do you think this time the event has done, business-wise, in its sixth-edition? The sixth edition of SIAL Middle East, the region’s fastest-growing professional trade exhibition for food, beverages and hospitality industry, was a resounding success. Record attendance, record trade agreements, record number of international pavilions and a record number of ...

The global consumer electronics market is projected to reach US$ 2,976.1 billion by 2020, according to a latest report by Future Market Insights (FMI) titled ‘Consumer Electronics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 – 2020’. As mentioned in this particular report, the global consumer electronics market valued at US$1,224.8 billion in 2014 is expected to reach the aforesaid ...

With innovation as byword for development, the UAE is taking a slew of steps to shore up its economy as it rings in 2016. All these plans are being chalked out with an eye on the future. From clean technologies to bio-technology and space research, achieving sustainability is what fuels these long-term projects. Putting focus on inclusive growth, the UAE ...

A new wave of disruptive technology and on-going instability in energy markets are likely to be two of the dominant trends affecting the global economy in 2016, according to experts speaking at The Euromoney Qatar Conference, which was held last month. The two key issues were examined in detail during panel discussions, involving high-profile speakers. On the ‘Technology and Finance’ ...

The Q1 of the 2016 is expected to retain an overweight allocation on global equities compared to fixed income. It has been revealed in Barclays’ ‘Compass’ report that examines major asset classes globally. This report, which includes the bank’s tactical recommendations to portfolio asset allocations, is published by Barclays’ Wealth and Investment Management division. The research focuses on providing investment ...

Continuing on its unbeatable legacy of blockbuster musical events, Oberoi (Middle East) Events is proud to present two of Bollywood’s most sensational singing icons — KK and Shaan — in “Salaam Dubai 2016”. The event brings together for the first time ever, two of India’s most distinctive and prolific performers, in a four-hour non-stop musical production of their unforgettable hits. ...