[embedded content] Real Hollywood filmmakers and moneyed hobbyists alike will be rushing to unload their outdated RED cameras from last year or trade them in for points toward this: RED’s newest, the Weapon ‘Vista Vision.’ This camera features a larger 35-megapixel sensor and will shoot up to 75 fps widescreen 8K recorded in RAW and scaled-down ProRes formats simultaneously. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service […]
Written by former Texas Rangers catcher Benjie “Big Money” Molina, this is the inspiring true story of Puerto Rican factory-worker Benjamin Molina Santana whose three sons—Benjie, Jose, and 6-time all-star Yadier—each beat long odds to earn their own World Series rings. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at […]
Marketing of Dubai property to overseas investors needs new regulation to prevent damage to “Brand Dubai” from gimmicks being offered to coerce buyers including yachts and luxury cars, the chairman of Emaar Properties was quoted as saying on Sunday. Dubai has ramped up its oversight on the emirate’s property sector in the wake of a real estate crash at the end of the last decade which sent […]
DUBAI, 3 days ago Avaya, a leading provider of solutions that enable customer and team engagement across multiple channels and devices, has opened a new office in Doha, in line with Qatar’s 2030 National Vision. The office is located in the Doha Tower on the Doha Corniche, said a statement. The company plans to help local channel partners expand both technical and specific industry sector skills to […]
Bahrain TRA launches equipment consultation MANAMA, 3 days ago A public consultation has been launched by Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) for a new approval regime for the importation and use of telecommunications equipment connected to public networks. The proposed draft regulation defines the roles and responsibilities of TRA and any person or entity wishing to import telecommunications equipment (connected to public telecommunications networks) into Bahrain, said […]
Deloitte appoints director forensic services in Saudi RIYADH, 3 days ago Deloitte Corporate Finance in the Middle East has appointed Abdullah Farid Shaker as principal director of forensic and financial advisory services, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. “I am delighted to welcome Abdullah to our team, whose joining reflects the growing need for financial advisory services in the Middle East and in KSA specifically,” said Humphry Hatton, CEO […]
Ameen … new role. Deutsche Bank appoints new COO for MEA DUBAI, 3 days ago Deutsche Bank AG announced today the appointment of Javeed Ameen as chief operating officer (COO) for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Ameen will be based in Dubai, UAE, and report to Ashok Aram, CEO Middle East and Africa, and Karl von Rohr, global chief operating officer regional management. Ameen replaces […]
GIB unit fund appoints Barclays for brokerage services MANAMA, 3 days ago GIB Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, the flagship hedge fund of GIB (UK), has appointed Barclays Bank to provide additional prime brokerage services to the fund. GIB UK is a subsidiary of Bahrain-based Gulf International Bank (GIB), said a report in the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication. The appointment complements the relationship with the […]
Bengaluru/By Vishnu Raja/The on-going brawl over telcos move to charge consumers differently and discriminate in favor of some apps opposed to others, had once existed in the past, but only in a realm of hypothetical discussions. The debate is becoming realistic as people in India begin to realize the importance of net neutrality (NN) and the ‘dangers’ this may pose to consumers. ISPs, globally, have a track record of such arbitrary actions and […]
A $1.5 billion nine-year loan for Dubai’s Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) is being marketed to banks after receiving commitments from seven lenders to fully back the financing, three sources aware of the matter said on Thursday. The syndication phase was launched on Wednesday and will allow additional lenders to join in the facility, which ENOC said in January it would raise for general business purposes and […]
Soba tames that rat’s nest of medusa cable dreadlocks spilling out in a tangle from behind your TV/computer/stereo. It consolidates them into a single tube you can route & affix along walls for neater work & living spaces. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. -Werd
For those who prefer pen or pencil over typing on a touchscreen, it doesnt get much better than a classic Moleskine notebook. This new limited edition collab collection pairs original Batman art from artists Frank Miller & Mike Mignola with Molsekine’s round-cornered notebooks in both pocket-size & larger 5in X 8.25in. size. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and […]
Apollo Global Management is in talks to expand its business into the Middle East for the first time through a joint venture with a local investment firm, three sources aware of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. The move is the latest sign of interest in the region from large Western private equity funds. They are searching for opportunities in previously-unexplored markets due to low-yield environments at […]
The Hue Go portable lamp from Philips give you the option to light up your space with over 16 million different colors and seven distinct lighting effects you control with your smartphone. It can also interact with over 200 compatible 3rd-party apps for all sorts of special effects. Unplugged it has a battery life of 3 hours, making it easier to take it wherever you want it. […]
On April 10th, for the first-time ever, all six Star Wars films will be available in Digital HD, enabling you to indulge in your favorite films anywhere, anytime, on all your digital devices. Each of the 6 films will include never-before-seen bonus materials, mini-documentaries, interviews, & deleted scenes. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on […]
The Smart Artisanal Coffee Machine from Poppy is a handsomely designed appliance rendered in glass & copper cladding. It looks like an artisanal pour-over unit that would require barista skills & plenty of time for crafting your cup but it’s actually an idiot-proof automatic coffeemaker you can control & customize without ever looking up from your phone. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if […]
The specter of an atomic arms race in the world’s most volatile region has heightened the stakes in Iran’s nuclear talks after Saudi Arabia’s repeated hints it would seek its own atomic weapons if Tehran ever did the same. Riyadh’s unprecedented action in assembling a coalition of other Sunni Muslim countries to bomb Tehran’s Houthi allies in Yemen this week has shown how seriously it takes the […]
As chairman of Emaar Properties, Mohamed Alabbar has shaped much of Dubai’s skyline, but rapid growth in his outside real estate interests is raising the possibility of a rarity in the Gulf – open shareholder dissent. Speculation persists that Alabbar and Emaar, the company he founded in 1997, could soon part ways despite a categorical denial from the firm last month. His involvement in other firms’ projects, […]
McLaren’s latest creation, the 570S Coupé is the first model in its new Sports Series. It’s pure performance, featuring a mid-mounted twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 570PS (562bhp) with 442lb ft of torque in a rear-wheel drive layout with a carbon fibre chassis. This elegant, race-inspired coupe goes over 200 MPH but gets an unbelievable 25.5 MPG. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if […]
Drawing inspiration and details directly from the iconic Jordan III, Nike’s new Jordan Eclipse features a lightweight, deconstructed textile upper & a low-profile injected midsole with a Zoom Air capsule embedded in the heel for cushioning. A big, bold Jumpman logo on the heel counter makes it clear you’ve got J’s on your feet. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your […]
The images taken by the Hubble telescope have changed the way we see the universe. And to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its launch, Taschen Books has created a 260-page collection of the telescope’s best images; all in ultra-high resolution. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at […]
[embedded content] Former Apple, HP, Google and Amazon product designer Steve Jacobs is the man behind the debut smartwatch from Olio called the Model One. It features a stainless steel 47mm case, wireless charging, Bluetooth 4.0 & voice activation. Compatible with iOS & Android. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please […]
India has bought the first oil for its strategic petroleum reserve (SPR), trade sources said on Monday, marking the start of a round of purchases by the world’s fourth-biggest oil consumer to build up emergency stockpiles. Oil prices have almost halved in the past year due to excess global production, leaving traders looking for any signs of new demand to help absorb the surplus. The sources said […]
|By TAP Staff| According to a new study by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the banking industry in the Middle East maintained double-digit revenue growth in 2014 with a 10.0 percent increase, stemming largely from major customer segments such as retail and corporate banking as well as international business and treasury. Based on the banks’ 2014 annual results released in the first quarter of 2015, the newest […]
