UAE among top 20 medical tourism destinations Khaleej Times DUBAI - The UAE is among the world's top 20 destinations for medical tourism, according to a health tourism survey that has also revealed that the industry has yet to reach its full potential. | The survey done by a UAE-based health travel consultant has revealed that 94 per cent of medical tourism ...
Japan supertanker probe reveals smashed hull The Star | FUJAIRAH/TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese supertanker that reported suffering an "explosion" near the Strait of Hormuz oil shipping route may have hit a submarine or a mine, UAE port officials examining the ship said on Thursday. | Damage to the massive crude carrier's hull suggested a collision, alth...
Al Ansari eyes Egypt market with NBE link Gulf News | Dubai: Al Ansari Exchange, a Dubai-based provider of money remittances and foreign currency exchange services, has signed a strategic partnership with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), the oldest and largest commercial bank in Egypt. | Al Ansari re...
Dubal gives students hands-on training Gulf News | Dubai: For 40 UAE national students enrolled at secondary and tertiary educational institutes across the country, this summer has been a period of continued learning and personal development. | The youngsters, ages 15 to 25, participated in the ann...
Capital gains Gulf News | The Guinness World Records' recognition for Abu Dhabi's Capital Gate tower couldn't have come at a better time. The world's furthest leaning man-made structure will be one of the crucial drivers in Abu Dhabi's quest for quality office space. Beside...
Live Healthy for less! Gulf News | 1 Let food be your medicine | Modern lifestyle demands mean we don't always get the nutrients we require from our diet, and that is why a whole industry of supplements has developed. However, if we look back in time - our ancestors did just fine wi...
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UAE: BlackBerry phones could threaten security The News & Observer | DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The United Arab Emirates' telecommunition watchdog says BlackBerry smartphones are a potential threat to the country's national security and it is ...
Emirates delivers the goods with new service to Dakar TravelDailyNews | With the launch of Emirates’ new route to Dakar now just six weeks away, the airline has unveiled a raft of economic benefits that the service will bring to the Middle East...
Middle East carriers fly high at Farnborough Gulf News | Dubai: Aircraft, engines and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) deals from Middle East companies added almost $20 billion to the Farnborough Air Show tally this year, clearly...
More checks needed to ensure food hygiene Khaleej Times This has reference to the news item, 'Inspections at food outlets to be intensified' (KT/July 29). To be honest, the amount of inspections and testing currently being performed in the UAE is a very small percentage in comparison to the West. | ...
UAE among top 20 medical tourism destinations Khaleej Times DUBAI - The UAE is among the world's top 20 destinations for medical tourism, according to a health tourism survey that has also revealed that the industry has yet to reach its full potential. | The survey done by a UAE-based health travel consultant...
Green buildings in GCC herald healthy practice Gulf News | Dubai: The growing number of registered green buildings in the GCC has helped transform the construction industry in the region and boosted the creation of healthy buildings, said an expert in energy efficient buildings. | The Emirates Green Buildi...
Budget carriers aim high in Mideast Gulf News | Abu Dhabi: Five years ago, low-cost airlines' regional market share by passengers was only one per cent, as the pioneer, Sharjah-based Air Arabia, ramped up operations after its 2003 launch. | Yet today, Air Arabia, which is listed on the Dubai sto...
Fixed-line telecom industry enjoys significant growth Gulf News | Dubai: The fixed-line telecom industry continues to enjoy significant growth in the Middle East and Europe as more than 50 per cent of consumers are switching to handsets with advanced features. | The development in the Middle East and Africa (MEA)...
Arab stocks take cue from global gains Gulf News | Amman: Arab stock markets rallied last week, drawing momentum from global market gains, better world recovery outlook and stable oil prices, financial analysts said yesterday. | They expected Arab markets to extend gains in the coming weeks in response to improving business sentiment in the United States and Germany and the resulting positiv...
Arab stocks take cue from global gains Gulf News | Amman: Arab stock markets rallied last week, drawing momentum from global market gains, better world recovery outlook and stable oil prices, financial analysts said yesterday. | They expected Arab markets to extend gains in the coming weeks in response to improving business sentiment in the United States and Germany and the resulting positiv...
