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| Saudi plans to block WhatsApp within weeks |
| Source : The Peninsula |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Saudi Arabia plans to block Internet-based communication tool WhatsApp within weeks if the US-based firm fails to comply with requirements set by the kingdom's telecom regulator, local newspapers reported this... |
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| UAE committed to efforts to conserve its desert land |
| Source : Khaleej Times |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| The UAE, despite the fact that around 80 per cent of its area is covered by desert, remains committed to international efforts to combat desertification, Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd,... |
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| QCB tightens curbs on security investments |
| Source : The Peninsula |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Qatar's central bank has tightened its curbs on how much banks can invest in stocks and bonds, according to a circular released by the central bank and seen by Reuters.... |
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| Qatar Airways shows off Dreamliner in Paris |
| Source : The Peninsula |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Qatar Airways will showcase its newest Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the 50th International Paris Air Show which begins today.... |
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| More freedom for scribes urged |
| Source : The Peninsula |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Senior Qatari media professionals have urged more freedom for journalists and higher salaries to attract locals into the profession.... |
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| RasGas issues sustainability report |
| Source : The Peninsula |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) has issued its Sustainability Report 2012, the fourth such report, with the theme "Caring For Our Resources".... |
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| Iqra plans more schools in Qatar |
| Source : Gulf Times |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Iqra for Administrative Consultancies Company (IFAC) which was launched yesterday will introduce more international schools in Qatar, it has been announced.... |
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| ictQATAR hosting event to promote e-accessibility |
| Source : Gulf Times |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| The Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR), in co-operation with Mada (Qatar Assistive Technology Centre), will host an event at Four Seasons Hotel on June 19 to promote... |
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| ADPC and Abu Dhabi Customs sign an agreement |
| Source : Khaleej Times |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Abu Dhabi Ports Company has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi Customs.... |
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| UAE Central Bank supports m-Government |
| Source : Khaleej Times |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| The Central Bank of the UAE has hosted a meeting in support of the m-Government initiative launched on the 22nd May, 2013.... |
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| Waha buys 97pc stake in Anglo Arabian |
| Source : The Peninsula |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Abu Dhabi investment firm Waha Capital has acquired a 97-percent stake in a UAE healthcare company and plans to invest up to Dh250m ($68.1m) over three years in the fast-growing... |
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| Ministry of Oil to participate in GCC oil media meeting tomorrow |
| Source : Kuwait News Agency |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| The Kuwaiti Ministry of Oil announced on Monday its participation in the Committee of Petroleum Media Experts in the GCC meeting, to be held on Tuesday at the GCC General... |
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| Jazeera Airways secures USD90mln in aircraft funding from NBK, DVB Bank SE |
| Source : Kuwait News Agency |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the German DVB Bank, and Jazeera Airways Group (JAG) announced Monday a USD90 million commercial facility for funding JAG's aircraft purchases through a structured... |
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| NBAD opens City Tower 2 branch in Dubai |
| Source : Emirates 24/7 |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has launched a branch in City Tower 2 in Dubai.... |
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| Kuwait celebrates World's Day to Combat Desertification |
| Source : Kuwait News Agency |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| The National Committee on Combating Desertification, under the Environment Public Authority celebrates on Monday the World's Day to Combat Desertification.... |
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| India's Jet Airways shares fall as Etihad approval delayed |
| Source : Gulf Today |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Shares of India's private carrier Jet Airways slumped nearly 12.3 percent Monday morning, after authorities last week delayed approval for Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad to acquire a stake.... |
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| Rotavirus vaccine part of immunisation |
| Source : Khaleej Times |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Vaccination against rotavirus, the leading cause of severe dehydrating diarrhoea and infection in infants, is now part of the childhood immunisation programme for babies between two and four months.... |
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| Dubai to host Mare Forum Shipping Summit |
| Source : Gulf Today |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Drydocks World ‘&’ Maritime World (DDWMW) the renowned provider of quality services to the international marine and maritime industry, announced on Sunday that the Mare Forum Shipping Summit will be... |
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| Al Masaood reports 55% increase in Infiniti sales |
| Source : Gulf Today |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Al Masaood Automobiles — certified automobile dealer for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault in Abu Dhabi & Al Ain — recorded outstanding 2013 year-to-date sales for Infiniti totaling to an increase... |
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| Avant signs deal with Al Tanmyah Services |
| Source : Gulf Today |
| Date : 2013-06-17 |
| Avant has chosen Al Tanmyah Services, a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank specialising in facilities management and staffing services, to provide support staff to the group and its subsidiaries across... |
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