Etihad Holidays has published a mini-brochure dedicated to Australia, ahead of the launch of its three times weekly service to Sydney on March 26.
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Joint Thailand-Cambodia visa talks in their final stages
Discussions between Thailand and Cambodia regarding a joint visa are now in their final stages.
More Six Senses
The Bangkok-based Six Senses group is set to open two more luxury resorts near Phuket in Thailand this year.
Major merger
Two of the UK’s four largest tour operators, MyTravel and Thomas Cook, have agreed to merge.
DTCM in Scando
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has reported positive feedback from the Norwegian International Travel and Tourism Fair in Oslo (January 11 to 14) and the Finnish International Travel and Tourism Fair in Helsinki (January 18 to 21).
A Viennese whirl…
ATN reports from last month’s ACTB trade show in Vienna, which showcased the tourism highlights of Austria and Central Europe to an international crowd.
ATF: a Singapore sling
Principle Southeast Asian tourism partners came together to map out the future of regional inbound travel at the recent ASEAN Tourism Forum 2007.
Travel agent interview: Segu Abdul Cader
Segu Abdul Cader, senior tour executive at Global Holidays in Abu Dhabi explains why offering a tailor-made service for its majority client base of UAE nationals pays the bills.
The man from Atlantis
Alan Leibman, president and MD of Kerzner International explains why Atlantis, The Palm, will blow other resort developments out of the water.
MEBA takes off in Dubai
The Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference and exhibition made the huge divide between the business aviation industry and the trade obvious.
Tree planted in Bahrain
Sami Ayari, general manager, Banyan Tree Desert & Spa Resort, Al Areen, explains why Bahrain’s new luxury property is worth getting excited about.
Etihad promises a summertime boom
Etihad Airways will boost its flying programme by 18% this summer, adding 40 extra flights weekly to its current schedule.
Regal rap misses the point
Prince Charles’ recent burger-bashing and “simplistic messages” to ban McDonald’s in the UAE are not enough to tackle the obesity crisis.
Saudi hospitals poised for privatisation
A modernisation scheme announced by a senior government official has put Saudi Arabia’s state-owned health service on the fast track to commercialisation.
High Court upholds block on Arab doctors
Hundreds of Arab doctors who migrated to the UK to train and work in the NHS could be forced home, after the High Court backed controversial new immigration laws that block overseas doctors from securing visas.
Hi-tech hotels
Security and entertainment systems ensure guest satisfaction.
Model better predicts heart risk in women
Two new risk factors added to a traditional risk model improved prediction of a woman’s 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease or stroke, a US team of researchers found.
Low-dose morphine aids persistent chronic cough
Low-dose slow-release morphine sulfate cuts the severity and frequency of chronic intractable cough by 40%, British research has found.
Bionic breakthrough for retinal implant team
An electronic retinal implant that could potentially restore sight to people with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) could be on the market within two years, researchers have claimed.
Advances in corneal refractive surgery
Tracing the developments making their mark in the field of refractive surgery. By Dr Vinod Gauba.
All eyes on profit drive at Moorfields Dubai
Moorfields Eye Hospital’s decision to open a private branch in Dubai as a money-making scheme could pave the way for other financially unstable National Health Service (NHS) hospitals to solve mounting debt problems — currently estimated at US $1.2bn, its two top executives have revealed.
Scientific wellness
The futuristic bathroom is a paradox, fusing innovative hi-tech solutions and a desire to return to nature.
Green light for HPV vaccine
Abu Dhabi is set be the first emirate to add the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine to its vaccination schedule, a senior government official has said.
Maternity wards face closure
Dubai maternity wards have received a final warning to comply with new care standards or face closure.
RAK announces US partners
Ras Al Khaimah’s investment and development office has announced it will be bringing the US-based Tufts University and Methodist Hospital to the UAE.
GAHS closes loophole on credentials
The General Authority for Health Services (GAHS) in Abu Dhabi has signed an agreement with a global screening firm to outsource the verification of healthcare workers credentials.
A home of the future
As client demands increase, can designers balance aesthetics with technical advances?
Sense of Chi
An Asian transformation has occurred at Dubai’s oldest nightclub, The Lodge.
‘Share swap’ deal sees i2 extend CE retail arm
Company reveals plans to open 150 new stores across region in next three years.
O2 calculates Square route
Handset vendor O2 has expanded its presence in the GCC by teaming up with premium goods specialist Square Distribution Company to enter the Kuwaiti market.
Sharaf DG opens doors to ‘destination outlet’
GCC-based consumer electronics retailer Sharaf DG will open its flagship store in the Times Square Centre (TSC) mall later this month.
Study backs ‘ticking clock’ theory of coronary disease
The spiral towards diabetes and coronary heart disease may begin earlier for women with prediabetes than for men, a US study has found.
BenQ hails progress of Middle East operation
Electronics vendor rewarded for firing on all cylinders in the Middle East market.
Kodak MEA given clean bill of health from global HQ
US-based photo giant Kodak has underlined its commitment to the Middle East amid thousands of global job cuts with the introduction of a new range of digital imaging goods in the region.
Anaesthesia linked to Alzheimer’s, claims study
A common anaesthetic gas may cause fragments of amyloid-beta to clump together, a process thought to be the main problem underlying Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report.
Sony Ericsson vows to cement top-three place
Q4 shipments leave it chasing Samsung with multi-featured handset portfolio.
Exercise boost in breast cancer treatment
Group exercise sessions can aid in improving the physical and psychological wellbeing of patients diagnosed with breast cancer, reports a study published online in the British Medical Journal.
Doctors still deny older patients tests and treatment
Doctors are still denying older people the sorts of tests and treatment they would offer to younger patients, reveals a survey in Quality and Safety in Health Care.
Miura appointed as new MD of Sony Gulf
Osamu Miura has been appointed managing director of Sony Gulf, replacing Masaru Tamagawa.
PDP shipments wane as LCD fortunes climb
South Korean vendors hit hardest as plasma panel prices tumble to ‘record low’.
Apple TV ‘like a 21st centruy DVD player’ says Jobs
While Apple’s iPhone may have stolen the headlines last month, the company also revealed its long-awaited home entertainment multimedia server, Apple TV, at the recent MacWorld Convention.
Photo-finish in DVD race
A survey conducted by US-based analysts NPD Group suggest that sales of Blu-ray and high definition (HD) DVD players are neck-and-neck in the ongoing format war but further studies indicate that sales of Blu-ray DVD titles are outstripping HD’s performance.
In-car entertainment market set to boom
New research suggests market for in-car devices to grow by almost 50%.
LG keeps top position in global AC market
South Korean vendor LG Electronics has retained the top position in terms of air conditioner sales worldwide for the seventh consecutive year.
Sanyo mired in losing run
Japanese consumer electronics vendor Sanyo reported its fourth consecutive quarterly loss in the three months to December 31.
JVC on the block
Three international equity groups have expressed an interest in acquiring a controlling stake in troubled consumer electronics company JVC, according to US press reports.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Dr Humeira Badsha offers a closer look at this increasingly common autoimmune disease.
Whirlpool completes us$107m Hoover deal
Whirlpool Corporation has completed the sale of its Hoover floor-care business to Techtronic Industries (TTI) for US$107 million.
Time and tide: Middle East retailers must board the e-commerce boat
Massive megastores and hulking hypermarkets with colossal departments dedicated to consumer electronics.
Panasonic zooms in with Lumix portfolio
Keen to capitalise on its burgeoning profile in the digital still camera (DSC) market, Japanese vendor Panasonic recently launched the latest installment of its in-demand Lumix camera range. Aaron Greenwood reports.
Qatar’s Kahramaa unveils biggest ever utility budget
Significant spending ahead as Qatar plans expansion of power and water infrastructure.
GCC Energy Fund acquires chunk of district cooling venture
The GCC Energy Fund has added the district cooling business to its other energy sector interests by taking a 50% stake in a joint venture with US-based Stellar.
Saudi’s plans to quench a thirst for desalination
Latest research indicates the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will need 4 000 million m3 of fresh water a year by 2020. To meet this burgeoning demand, Saudi Arabia is building new desalination plants.
Sharp at cutting edge
Success in the large screen display market rests on the ability of vendors to leverage their technological know-how in the ever-popular liquid crystal display (LCD) market.
