Monthly Archives: November 2011
Emirates Airline cancels flights to London Heathrow
Due to the announced strike of the UK Border Control Authority at all UK airports on the 30th November there will likely be significant disruption and extensive delays for arriving and departing passengers in and out of the UK.
Next Decade – A Golden Age for Gulf Countries
Middle East petrochemical industry is entering into a golden age of opportunities, according to Mr. Khalid A. Al-Falih, President and CEO of Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company in terms of market capitalization.
Iris Recognition and Future of Air Travel in Focus
AOptix Technologies, a leading developer of advanced biometrics-based identity solutions, will present their recent iris recognition deployments in the Middle East and United Kingdom at a first-of-its kind media roundtable event.
Protests alter forecasts for premium growth in MENA
The political and social unrest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will affect the insurance industries of each country to varying degrees
New Year and Christmas at The Palace – The Old Town
Festive Season at The Palace - The Old Town: Elves Tea Party, Christmas hampers, Turkey takeaway, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, Festive Corporate Packages
Cyber Monday: The Season’s Best Deals
Amazon.com opens its Cyber Monday Deals Store on Sunday, Nov. 27, adding new deals on the season's most popular products all week long
UAE Financial Markets to close on December 1
he UAE's financial markets will remain closed on Thursday 1 December 2011 in observance of the new Islamic Hijri year 1433 and the UAE's 40th anniversary of the National Day
Smartphones open new growth avenues for Arabic Content
Smartphones have opened new growth avenues and set new trends in e-reading narrowing the digital gap between Arabic and English content, according to senior management from TECOM Investments Media Cluster.
20-Fold Increase in Fraudulent Spam in Q3 2011
Kaspersky Lab announces the publication of its quarterly spam report for Q3 2011.
Refined phishing
In Q3 2011, the percentage of fraudulent emails in spam traffic...
Silver traders finding refuge in safety of USD
Weakness seems evident in the precious metal markets with investors swinging more towards the risk - off sentiment.
Rising US Dollar diverts investors appetite away from gold
Last week, gold was poised to close lower for the second consecutive week, following three successive weekly gains
Emirates 3 Day Sale – starting 28th November
Emirates Airline will host the "Emirates 3 Day Sale" to 30 destinations starting tomorrow, 28th of November, 2011.
Please visit emirates.ae during the next three...
Annual Autism Around the World Conference 2011
Child Early Intervention Medical Center, in collaboration with Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Prince Salman Center for Disability Research, the UAE Ministry of Education, the...
Mask up for a Venetian New Year at Cavalli Club
Cavalli Club, Restaurant & Lounge hosts a Venetian Carnival themed evening
Guests invited to come wearing Venetian costumes and masks
Packages to include unlimited food and...
Diabetes Care Update: Premix insulin
Novo Nordisk would like to highlight the importance of Premix Insulin treatment in relation to management of diabetes.
Emirates UK flights may be disrupted or cancelled on November 30th
The UK Border Agency has announced they will be on strike on 30 November. As a result, all Emirates flights to/from the UK on that day may be disrupted or forced to be cancelled.
Emirates Airline to close check-in counters 60 min prior flights
Towards further enhancing the customer experience and ensuring on-time departures at Terminal 3 Dubai Airport, Emirates Airline will be closing its check-in counters 60 minutes prior to a flight’s scheduled time of departure.
Ferrari car parade and rich cultural program at JBR on December...
A Ferrari car parade organised by CDA on the 2nd of December with the support of Dubai Police and the Roads & Transport Authority will be a major attraction of the celebrations.