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Marks & Spencer opens NEW store at BAHRAIN CITY CENTRE
last Thursday
Manama, Bahrain, 14th May 2013: Marks & Spencer (M&S) today opened its 2nd store at Manama’s landmark Bahrain City Centre mall with an inspiring and inviting new store design concept. The new full format M&S store is a one-stop destination for the needs of the fashion-conscious... Full story
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Stanley Tools gives you a chance to own a 22 carat gold hammer
last Thursday
Dubai, May 15, 2013: Stanley Tools, an industrial leader in hand tools innovation and do-it-yourself (DIY) tools, has announced a grand prize of a gold hammer to be given away through its mega annual raffle promotion. The promotion is open to all customers of hand tools, power tools and lock... Full story
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Family businesses at the forefront of Middle East’s growth
last Wednesday
Dubai – 15 May 2013– Family businesses in the Middle East have performed well over the last year, with 83 %, reporting growth in sales in the past year, a high in comparison to the 65 % recorded globally. Working towards their ambitious growth targets, 23% of the family businesses... Full story
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Xerox Encourages Regional Businesses to ‘Drive for Digital’
last Wednesday
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – May 15th 2013: Xerox – the leading global enterprise enabling workplaces with services, technology and expertise – will embark on an intensive Middle East Customer Innovation Tour from 13th to 24th May 2013 across the region. The event will be... Full story
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CQG Becomes Approved Independent Software Vendor on DGCX
last Wednesday
Dubai, May 15, 2013: The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) today announced that CQG, Inc. a leading global provider of financial market data and trading software, has become an approved independent software vendor (ISV) on the Exchange. CQG has connected its hosted infrastructure to... Full story
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UNB received recognition during “Forbes Middle East VIP Gala Dinner”
last Wednesday
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E –15 May 2013: Union National Bank was recognized at the “Forbes Middles East” ceremony for being amongst the Top 500 Companies in the Arab World. The ceremony was held under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Culture, Youth... Full story
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Asteco to lease new Al Wifaq Tower apartments
last Wednesday
Occupying a prime position on Shams Abu Dhabi, Reem Island, Al Wifaq Tower one of the UAE capital’s latest luxury residential developments, is now ready to lease, with prices starting at AED75,000 per annum for a one-bedroom apartment. Owned by Union National Bank, Al Wifaq Tower... Full story
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Dubai Police’s Humanitarian Care Section receives AED 1m donation from Al Ansari Exchange
last Wednesday
May 15, 2013 Al Ansari Exchange, a UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, has donated AED 1 million to the Humanitarian Care Section of the Department of Correctional and Punitive Institutions at Dubai Police. The donation is to facilitate the financial settlements of ... Full story
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Dubai Airport world’s busiest, data confirms
last Wednesday
15 May 2013 Dubai International Airport has won the crown of being the world’s busiest airport for international traffic for the first time. Previously, London Heathrow was enjoying that title. Since the beginning of 2013, Dubai has been performing better than Heathrow, according to... Full story
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CBD launches $500m bond
last Wednesday
15 May 2013 Commercial Bank of Dubai, or CBD, on Tuesday launched a $500 million, five-year debut international bond with a coupon of 3.375 per cent. The five-year bond had earlier attracted strong demand from investors, allowing it to price at the tight end of spread guidance of 250-270 ... Full story



