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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. ...

2015 has not been a very pleasant year for business houses, of varied sizes, as far as cyber security of their operations is concerned. Despite allocating increased budgets, more workforce and adoption for various foolproof mechanisms to keep online criminals at bay, there have been many destructive security instances at companies ranging from the US Office of Personnel Management to ...

Since time immemorial, humans’ penchant for owning luxurious items has transcended generations and national boundaries and grown manifold. This never-ending and ever-evolving demand has ensured the luxurious accessories industry continues to expand and flourish worldwide. Recent reports peg Dubai’s share of the regional luxury retail market at 30 percent and list the city among the new destinations preferred by savvy ...

Exploring luxury in diminutive wrist-watches, it’s the right time to look beyond sophistication and elegance. Switzerland-based Philip Stein, a market leader in the business of luxury watches and bracelets, has fast become the epitome of exclusivity and luxury in watch technology while following the same success mantra. Strong believer of the fact that everything on this earth operates ideally when ...

Continuous real estate developments, almost round-the-clock air conditioning, rolling of new vehicles on roads nearly everyday and busy airline industry in the United Arab of Emirates (UAE)…. Certainly an overload on the ecosystem. Despite all this, UAE has pioneered the art of maintaining an evenness in its ecology by adopting an assortment of eco-friendly practices and following world-class sustainable activities ...