DIB approves 12.5pc cash dividendsDubai Islamic Bank (DIB), one of the largest Islamic banks in the UAE, said its board has approved the distribution of 12.5 per cent cash dividends for 2011 to its shareholders. The DIB announced this at the end of its annual general meeti More… |
Internet performance ‘low at peak hours’About 71 per cent of home workers in the region are experiencing a reduction in Internet service performance during work hours, thereby significantly hindering their business efficiency, said a report. The number of Internet users in the M More… |
Flash announces Elton John concertFlash Entertainment has announced the return of the legendary Elton John and Ray Cooper to Abu Dhabi to perform at the Yas Arena on March 29. John will share the stage with percussionist Cooper who first worked with him in 1971, on the Mad More… |
Flash announces Elton John concertFlash Entertainment has announced the return of the legendary Elton John and Ray Cooper to Abu Dhabi to perform at the Yas Arena on March 29. John will share the stage with percussionist Cooper who first worked with him in 1971, on the Mad More… |
Coldplay to perform in Abu DhabiBritish alternative rock band Coldplay will perform live on December 31 in Abu Dhabi, presented by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and brought by Flash Entertainment. Tickets for the band’s New Year’s Eve concert in the UAE capital More… |
Chris Brown to perform in DubaiGrammy Award winning R&B singer, song-writer, dancer and actor, Chris Brown, will perform for his Middle Eastern fans on December 9 as he heads to Dubai for his first live performance. The show is as part of his worldwide F.A More… |
Jazeera Airways swings to 9-month profitKuwait's low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has registered a net profit of KD9.2 million ($33.4 million) in the first nine months of 2011 compared to a net loss of KD4.8 million during the same period last year. Announcing the resul More… |
Bapco's operational performance reviewedBahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) board of directors reviewed key issues of operational performance as well as discussed the company's audit committee report and 2012 budget at a crucial meeting on Tuesday. Energy Minister Dr Abdu More… |
Alba Q3 sales up 8.4pc, beats forecastAluminium Bahrain (Alba) said its sales volume for the third quarter surged 8.4 per cent to 220,608 metric tonnes (MT) compared to 203,474 MT last year, beating the company’s own forecast. Commenting on the milestone on Monday, Alba More… |
Oman Air tops Heathrow performance listOman Air has been ranked top for on-time performance at London Heathrow, with 100 per cent of its flights taking off on schedule, figures released by the British Airport Authority for the month of July 2011 showed. Oman Air has consistentl More… |








