| Kippreport.com » In Pictures

Top 10 findings about Arab youth

M. Aldalou — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:02:26 +0000

Majority of Arab youth believe that “our best days are ahead of us”

This was actually the general theme of this year’s study as it paints a general notion of social, political and economic optimism among the region’s young demographic (18-24 years). About three quarters of participants feel their best days are yet to come and are ‘hopeful for an improvement in their own economic prospects. This applies to both GCC and Non-GCC countries. For the UAE, 88 percent of Emiratis feel their country is heading in the right direction.

DSF 2013: Who let the spenders out?

kippreport — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:13:18 +0000

9) Qatar: $16,084,287 at DSF 2013 compared to $12,053,061 in 2012 (33% hike).

Let’s welcome Tweetable & Braggadocious

kippreport — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:14:34 +0000

Dumbphone - a basic mobile phone that lacks the advanced functionality characteristic of a smartphone: there are still six dumbphones out there for every smartphone.

It is all about the money at the Oscars

Eva Fernandes — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:36:01 +0000

Argo Opening Weekend: $19,458,109 Worldwide Gross: $205,182,879 Total Budget: $80,000,000

Top 5 shocking resignations of the business world

Eva Fernandes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:47:10 +0000

When Vikram Pandit stepped down as CEO of Citigroup in October last year, Wall Street was in a state of shock at the rather sudden move. Investigations from The New York Times revealed later that Pandit was forced out by Citi’s new chairman Michael O’Neill.

Seven Strange Celebrity Creative Directors

Eva Fernandes — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:22:26 +0000

Last week, Bud Light Platinum named Justin Timberlake Creative Director-a position the company hoped Timberlake would be able “to provide creative, musical and cultural curation for the brand.” This isn’t the first time the musician has dabbled in branding, he has served as the Creative Director of Callaway Golf and MySpace in the past.

IN PICTURES: 2012, the year that was.

Eva Fernandes — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:08:23 +0000

Late November plans to build a Mohammed Bin Rashid City were revealed. The development will include the largest shopping mall called “Mall of the World” a park 30 percent larger than London’s Hyde and 100 hotels to host 80 million visitors a year.

What have YOU been Googling?

M. Aldalou — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:29:43 +0000

Trending in 2012: Searches

1. Gangnam Style
2. iPad 3
3. Olympics 2012
4. Samsung Galaxy S3
5. The Avengers
6. Skyfall
7. Hurricane Sandy
8. Ramadan Shows 2012
9. Kony 2012
10. Syrian Revolution

Quality of living in GCC cities: IN PICTURES

M. Aldalou — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:43:08 +0000

Muscat, Oman: 103 on a global scale

IN PICTURES: UAE National Day

Eva Fernandes — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:58:21 +0000

If temporary lip tattoos are your thing, perhaps this offering from Violent Lips may be worth considering.

How to Hire the Best Marketing Professionals

Eva Fernandes — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:51:56 +0000

1. Know the job inside out

Being perfectly familiar with the job you’re hiring for is essential. You need to know what the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis. Will he or she be calling clients, or coming up with creative copy? Will the job require spending a lot of time outside the office or is it mostly a desk job? Such questions will make it easier to hire the right profile; a more outgoing candidate who will represent the company well might work better for a job position that requires dealing heavily with clients.

IN PICTURES: Highest Grossing James Bond Films

Eva Fernandes — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:16:35 +0000

Quantum of Solace

Date of release: 11/14/2008

First Weekend earnings: $67,528,882

Worldwide Gross: $591,692,078

Budget: $230,000,000

*Image

Dress up like a CEO this Halloween

Eva Fernandes — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:07:27 +0000

Steve Jobs-Black turtleneck and faded jeans and you are all set to emulate one of the greatest tech minds of the century.

*Image

The economic cost of nature

Samuel Potter — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:34:35 +0000

In March, April, and May 2010, seismic activity that had been detected around Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano in the previous months came to a head. A volcanic eruption began, and an ash cloud was thrown several kilometers into the sky, which was to cause air traffic chaos across Europe for days.

So the main impacts were felt by the airline industry. Thousands of flights were cancelled, and shares in publicly traded carriers fell. Meanwhile, alternative transports (such as rail) did well, while other businesses cancelled European travel and settled for teleconferencing.

Kipp’s impact rating: 4/10

Seven things to do this Eid

Eva Fernandes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:16:08 +0000

Shop at Louis Vuitton at 3:30 am at the Dubai Mall. With the mall open through the weekend for the next three weekends, you can leave your shopping to the eleventh hour (as one tends to with LV bags).

IN PICTURES: Top 3 competitors of the Apple iPad mini

Eva Fernandes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:55:56 +0000

Apple iPad mini
Screen Size: 7.9 inches
Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x .28 inches
Operating System: iOS 6

The top 9 money-makers of the Yash Raj legacy

Eva Fernandes — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:33:51 +0000

#9 Salaam Namaste
Sep 9, 2005
Total Gross $1,411,065
Inflation-Adjusted Gross $1,736,865

In Pictures: Celebrities with expensive body parts (Insurance)

M. Aldalou — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:33:57 +0000

Dolly Parton – Chest – $600,000

10 gadgets to look forward to this winter

Priyanka Pradhan — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:02:27 +0000

Blackberry 10 Smartphones
Blackberry will launch new handset models with its new BB10Operating System[OS],including two high-end products slated for a debut in the first quarter of 2013.

*first published in Communicate

10 days and 10 films to watch: Abu Dhabi Film festival

Eva Fernandes — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:20:13 +0000

Saving Face
Director: Daniel Junge, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Pakistan, USA English, Urdu
2012 52 min.
This Oscar-winning documentary chronicles the plight of Pakistani women who suffer disfiguring acid attacks by their husbands and families, and Dr. Mohammad Jawad, the selfless plastic surgeon who works to help them.
Source

Remembering Jobs

Eva Fernandes — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:44:52 +0000

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.’

Pictures: Getting to know the people behind ‘The Entrepreneur’

M. Aldalou — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:42:15 +0000

JUDGE: Abdul Baset Al Janahi - is currently the CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for SME development. In his role as CEO, Al Janahi has contributed significantly to their growth and development. In addition, he has become renowned for his support of young and aspiring entrepreneurs in the UAE.

IN PICTURES: GCC IPOs in 2012

Eva Fernandes — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:16:16 +0000

Omani alizz is aiming to raise as much as OMR 400 million with its listing on the Muscat Securities Market. The IPO, which is backed by some local names including Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Investments, Tasameem Real Estate and First Energy Oman, is currently opened for subscription till October 21 selling at OMR 0.102 per share

9 Techie ‘Must-Haves’ from GITEX 2012

Jyothi M.V. — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:13:52 +0000

The latest Blackberry Porsche P-9981 Smartphone that was launched by RIM earlier in June 2012 was developed in association with Porsche Design and will cost you Dh7,025.

In Pictures: What to expect at GITEX 2012

Jyothi M.V. — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:55:12 +0000

Departing from tradition, this year Gitex Shopper will be held from September 29 to October 6, 2012 at the Dubai World Trade Centre . Tickets for Gitex Shopper & Consumer Electronics Show 2012 are priced at AED 30 per person, per entry (free entrance for children aged 5 years & below) and are available at the venue and online through Time Out Tickets, Tickeitngco and select EPPCO ENOC and Zoom Outlets.

The value-added 5-day pass for Gitex Technology Week, costs Dh140 when purchased online before 10th October and Dh120 at the venue.

9 Eye-Popping Guinness World Record holders from the Middle East

Jyothi M.V. — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:07:20 +0000

The largest musical fountain

King Abdullah Park Fountain is world’s largest and most attractive fountain. The 450 meter fountain is situated in King Abdullah Park in the city of Hofuf in Saudi Arabia and is worth SR9 million.

*Source

IN PICTURES: iPhone5: Lighter, Faster, Bigger

kippreport — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:19:10 +0000

Wifi- This is the biggest reveal of the new iPhone 5. With 4G LTE capability, the iPhone 5 is capable of speed above 100mbps. Of course, customers need to have LTE connection from the broadband provider

*Source

The Curtain Falls: London 2012 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony

Jyothi M.V. — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:05:36 +0000

President of the international Paralympic committee, Philip Craven and the Earl of Wessesx are welcomed on to the stadium.

*Source

4 GCC Metro Systems to look out for…

Jyothi M.V. — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 11:57:37 +0000

Dubai

World’s longest driverless metro system celebrated its third anniversary today. The Dubai Metro costs $29.6 billion and stretches up to 69.7km. It has two lines – Red and Green – & 42 stations.

In Pictures: UAE’s Biggest Food World Records

Jyothi M.V. — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:36:08 +0000

The biggest kebab

The world’s biggest kebab was made by Doner Restaurant on Jumeirah Beach Road in September 2011. The Kebab weighed 468Kg with a height of 295 cm and a width of 60 cm. The kebab was later distributed among charity organisations in Dubai, feeding more than 3,000 people. Restaurant owner Rana Abdullah said: “It has pleased us to have won this title. It is also a pleasure to have helped out with charity in this holy month. I thank the Doner restaurant team for their dedication to the success of this project.”

*Source

How much should you get paid? A guide to UAE’s Salaries.

Eva Fernandes — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:30:22 +0000

*Source

In Pictures: Soccer Feed 2012

Jyothi M.V. — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:29 +0000

The Argentinean Football legend, Diego Maradona, who was axed as a coach of UAE’s Al Wasl soccer club early in July, has made a stronger comeback as the new Honorary Sports Ambassador for Dubai to further develop the sport in the country.

In pictures: London 2012 Paralympics opening ceremony

Jyothi M.V. — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:22:32 +0000

Fireworks lit up the sky during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics Games in the Olympic stadium.

In Pictures: Famous hoaxes that fooled the world

M. Aldalou — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:00:26 +0000

British farmers Doug Bower and Dave Chorley admitted in 1991 that they had been making the crop circles that led the world to believe that they were designed by supernatural beings.

In Pictures: Customised cars in the region

Jyothi M.V. — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:30:12 +0000

Arya SP – Custom-made 599 GTO

A 32-year old Indian-born Dubai-based Petrochemical businessman, Cheerag Arya is adding another Ferrari to his collection of Ferraris – having owned a F40, 575 Maranello, a 430 Scuderia and an Enzo –when he receives his custom-made Ferrari 599 GTO, the Arya SP, next year. “I told the designers what I wanted and they presented me with a total of 12 designs. I then picked the bits from each that I liked until we got an idea of the car I had in mind. A bit like a wish list.”

*Image

Top 10 Highest paid celebrities of 2012

kippreport — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:44:40 +0000

#10 Simon Cowell $90 million

NEW LOOK: 7 logo changes of 2012

Jyothi M.V. — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:31:11 +0000

Microsoft

Microsoft, one of the world’s biggest brands, for the first time in 25 years officially launched its brand new logo on August 23.

Greatest (accidental) inventions of all time

M. Aldalou — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:01:04 +0000

Slinky – Let’s start with something fun! The slinky, although seemingly a basic concept was a complete accident! You owe hours of staircase childhood fun to Richard James, a navy engineer who, in 1943 was attempting to create a spring to maintain the balance of sensitive instruments aboard the ship from being rocked and damaged. As he was fiddling around with his prototype, he accidentally knocked it over but as it fell to the floor he noticed that it gracefully returned to an upright position. The Slinky has since then sold 300 million pieces all over the world.

8 reasons to remember Neil Armstrong

Eva Fernandes — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:32:09 +0000

This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.
-Neil Armstrong

Ten of the world’s most powerful women: Forbes

M. Aldalou — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:37:02 +0000

Ellen De Generes at 54 has been listed as one of the most powerful women in the world. She is recognized all over the world as a comedian and TV personality. She is number 47 on the list.

Top 5 Tallest Residential Towers in the World

Eva Fernandes — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:18:20 +0000

Princess Tower

Initially Princess tower was supposed to comprise of 90 floors. But things were going well for Tameer Holding who recently opened the building this May, and the tower grew to an impressive 414 meters with over a 100 floors, displaying the former holder of the title of the tallest residential tower in the world.

*Image

In Pictures: World’s busiest airports (passenger traffic)

M. Aldalou — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 09:00:34 +0000

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is and has been the world’s busiest airport since 1998. Based on the preliminary data calculated in 2011 by the Airport International Council, AIA handled 92.4 million passengers in 2011.

CONNECTIVITY COSTS: Broadband internet connections costs world over

Jyothi M.V. — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:00:23 +0000

UAE

du’s fastest and costliest 100 Mbps broadband internet connection package is only available in Dubai for Dh999, which is more than double the cost of the next fastest service, a 24 Mbps connection on offer from du. With this connection, one can download a music album in about six seconds or a movie in one-and-a-half minute. Etisalat offers a top speed of 30 Mbps for home broadband connections for Dh499 per month with a landline connection.

Photo credit: Pawan Singh / The National

In Pictures: Last chance iftars to try in Dubai

Jyothi M.V. — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:02:40 +0000

Mövenpick Hotel at Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel

At Dh150* per person, the iftar at Mövenpick Hotel in Al Bahou offers all-you-can-eat buffet style presentation of authentic Arabic food and beverages starting from 18:30 untill 20:30.

*Dh 125 per person for group bookings of 40+ guests. Dh75 for children between 7-16 years old

Photo credit: imresolt.blogspot.com

In Pictures: 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony celebration

Jyothi M.V. — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:34:38 +0000

Olympic cauldron in front of the Olympic ring during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

Photo credit: sports.nationalpost.com

Graphic smoking warning images around the globe

Jyothi M.V. — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:53:15 +0000

Premature Ageing: Studies have shown that those who smoke on a regular basis age 5 years earlier than those who never smoke. This is one of the cigarette labels from Brazil.

Photo credit: who.int

In Pictures: The London Olympics Memorabilia

Jyothi M.V. — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:17:04 +0000

Elsmore’s Lego Olympic Park

Warren Elsmore, a Freenlance Lego artist, spent around 300 hours making his miniature Lego model of London 2012 Olympic park. Some 250,000 Lego bricks (weighing 70-80 Kg) were used to make the Olympic park.

*Image source: Architizer

In Pictures: Google’s tempting new London office

M. Aldalou — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 06:51:36 +0000

1) Whether the designers and painters chose their specific colours spontaneously or strategically to cool the senses and free the minds of the employees, it certainly works for me just looking at that picture! Photo Credit: DailyMail.co.uk

In Pictures: Why you may not be getting promoted

M. Aldalou — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 05:52:35 +0000

1) EGO – Nobody likes to be around a person carrying a sense of entitlement, particularly if it is undeserved but even if it is. If you carry around a self entitlement at a junior level then you may not be viewed as an adequate candidate for a managerial level. Nobody wants to deal with a lot of ego, even in a manager; modesty is the key here.

In Pictures: spectacular views of the London Olympics

M. Aldalou — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 07:38:56 +0000

An Actress playing the role of Queen Elizabeth parachutes from a helicopter during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Photo by FABRIZIO BENSCH/REUTERS