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HP opens Middle East warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai to strengthen regional distribution

Monday, September 6th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Computers & Technology
HP opens Middle East warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai to strengthen regional distribution

HP today announced the opening of the HP Middle East Warehouse and service centre that aims to extend HP’s reach and proximity to its customers in the region. The HP Warehouse also known as Middle East hub (MHUB) is expected to provide customers, channel partner and distributors with a complete portfolio of HP spare parts [...]

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Dubai bus routes F31, F5, X92, 47, F4, F3, F10, changed

Monday, September 6th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Community & Government, Articles - Travel in Dubai
Mohammad Masoud Janahi.

On Sept 10th, the Public Transport Agency, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) will modify the path of the Dubai Metro Stations Feeder Route (F31) to start off Dubai Internet City metro station, instead of Mall of the Emirates metro station, to cover TECOM Greens and Meadows Residential districts in addition to other districts in Dubai [...]

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Mashreq opens branch in Mall of the Emirates

Monday, September 6th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Finance & Legal
Mashreq opens branch in Mall of the Emirates

In line with its strategic plans, Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions inaugurated its latest branch in Mall of the Emirates. The new extension of the mall ‘Fashion Dome’ hosts over 40 new luxury stores including restaurants and accommodates some of the brands, which entered UAE market for the first time. Douglas Beckett, Head [...]

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Aswaaq sees retail spending hit annual peak as Ramadan shoppers reveal key consumer insights

Monday, September 6th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Retail & Wholesale Trading
Aswaaq sees retail spending hit annual peak as Ramadan shoppers reveal key consumer insights

With consumers packing supermarkets across the country looking for the best in Ramadan offerings, retail spending for some has reached a year-long high as UAE retailer aswaaq announces a projected 40% increase in overall monthly sales across its network. In addition to being one of the year’s busiest promotional periods, Ramadan is also a chance [...]

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Axiom Telecom and Samsung sign retail agreement to engage UAE consumers

Monday, September 6th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Computers & Technology, Articles - Retail & Wholesale Trading
Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of Axiom Telecom

Axiom Telecom, the region’s leading mobile phone retailer, is partnering with Samsung Electronics, a leader in mobile phone technology, to provide specialized ‘Solution Bays’ across numerous Axiom Telecom retail outlets in the UAE. The Samsung Solution Bays will showcase the brand’s devices and demonstrate various mobile solutions such as navigation, music, email and messaging. In [...]

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Carrefour launches online store in the UAE

Sunday, September 5th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Retail & Wholesale Trading
Carrefour launches online store in the UAE

Carrefour customers are now able to purchase an array of non-food items online at www.ic4uae.com. This brand new initiative from the world’s second largest retailer gives customers access to over 3,000 items at the touch of a button – including many items that are not be available in-store. Henry Changeux, GCC Country Head of Carrefour [...]

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Homes r Us expands its reach in the UAE, with a new store at the Ibn Battuta Mall

Sunday, September 5th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Retail & Wholesale Trading
Homes r Us expands its reach in the UAE, with a new store at the Ibn Battuta Mall

Homes r Us, one of the fastest growing home furniture and furnishings brand in the Middle East, adds to its kitty its latest store in the UAE. The furniture brand has announced the opening of its ninth store at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. The Homes r Us store at Ibn Battuta Mall is [...]

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The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence welcomes new retail tenants

Sunday, September 5th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Retail & Wholesale Trading
The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence welcomes new retail tenants

‘The Walk’, a Dubai Properties Group destination, today announced the popular beachfront promenade has welcomed an exciting collection of new retail tenants on the plaza level at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), ranging from beauty salons and supermarkets to children’s day care facilities to service not only the JBR development but the entire neighbourhood communities. The [...]

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Fujitsu debuts new tablet PC LIFEBOOK T Series models, with must have features for the frequent traveler

Sunday, September 5th, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Computers & Technology
Fujitsu debuts new tablet PC LIFEBOOK T Series models, with must have features for the frequent traveler

Fujitsu today announced the ultimate notebooks for the true road warrior – the new tablet PC LIFEBOOK T Series models packed with all must-have features for the frequent traveler, now also comes with optional built-in GPS (global positioning system). The new models are perfect for the portable computer user always on the move and most [...]

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Du reduces international off-peak calling rate by over 50 percent

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Computers & Technology
Du reduces international off-peak calling rate by over 50 percent

Bringing even greater value to family and friends this Ramadan, du has slashed its international off-peak calling rates by over 50 per cent, offering a rate of just 1.5 fils/sec (90 fils/min) to 190 top destinations. The new offer – available as part of du’s One World Plan – will make calling loved ones around [...]

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Arabian Automobiles launches the all-new Infiniti QX in Dubai

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Automobiles & Boats
Arabian Automobiles launches the all-new Infiniti QX in Dubai

Arabian Automobiles launched the all-new 2011 Infiniti QX flagship SUV last night and confirmed that a new showroom dedicated to the Infiniti brand is now under construction on Sheikh Zayed Road. The addition of the QX SUV continues the rapid expansion in the Japanese automotive luxury brand’s product range in the Middle East which was [...]

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Dubai American Scientific School partners with Mosaica Education to roll out innovative approach to learning

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Education & Training
Dubai American Scientific School partners with Mosaica Education to roll out innovative approach to learning

Dubai American Scientific School (DASS), a private school providing high-quality American education in Dubai, has recently signed an agreement with Mosaica Education, Inc., a global leader in education reform, to implement a new education model tailor-made for schools in the Middle East and North Africa. Under the agreement, the specially developed education model, which combines [...]

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University of Dubai launches a unique MBA Program

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
| Categories : Articles - Education & Training
University of Dubai launches a unique MBA Program

The University of Dubai (UD), a prestigious university in the UAE established by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is launching a unique MBA programme accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. The program is highly integrated and will tackle three challenging areas – Managing the Organization, Making Choices, and Making [...]

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