Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 4:29 pm

The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association Launches Oman Working Group in cooperation with BankDhofar

The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association (GBSA) in partnership with BankDhofar has launched an industry working group in the Sultanate of Oman. The launch took place at a roundtable in Grand Hyatt Muscat and was attended by senior government officials and representatives of Oman’s leading...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 4:27 pm

Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker™

Dubai’s private sector recorded a robust improvement in overall business conditions during May. At 54.5, up from 52.7 in April, the seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index has now posted above the crucial 50.0 no-change value in each of the past three months....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 June, 2016 4:14 pm

Private Jet Charter celebrates 15th anniversary in Middle East and silver jubilee in Europe

Private Jet Charter (PJC), one of the world's largest independent private jet charter brokers, today celebrated its 15th anniversary in the Middle East at a glittering event held at the Dubai head office, attended by employees, selected clients and suppliers.    At the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 4:02 pm

Global Exhibitions Day engages the exhibition industry worldwide

The first ever Global Exhibitions Day, held on 8 June 2016, has mobilized thousands of industry professionals around the world. The initiative, driven by UFI - The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and IAEE, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, was launched six...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 9 June, 2016 3:59 pm

OSN and NBCUniversal International Networks announce exclusive launch of science fiction channel Syfy

OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, will mark the exclusive launch of Syfy, NBCUniversal International Networks’ dedicated science-fiction entertainment channel, from July 8.   Underlining OSN’s focus on delivering ‘nowhere else’ content, Syfy will...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 3:53 pm

Over 40 communicators from a range of RAK entities attend MEPRA Connect at The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah Media Office (RAKMO) and the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) joined forces recently to hold Ras Al Khaimah’s 2nd MEPRA Connect forum at the Cove Rotana Resort. The event featured presentations from LinkedIN, Hill+Knowlton Strategies and the MEPRA Board and was...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 3:47 pm

Creativity And Its Role In Emerging Markets

The inconsistencies in the emerging market strategies of many multinational firms should be addressed and analysed openly, including on the level of academia. The potential of billions of new consumers that attract multinationals to emerging markets require bespoke marketing campaigns to ensure...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 3:12 pm

Samsung Launches Innovative Keep Ramadan Shining Campaign Across the Middle East

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd MENA, today announced the launch of its #KeepRamadanShining campaign. Samsung aims to portray the brightness in every moment this Ramadan by capturing its essence through the different ways it is celebrated by individuals, family and friends, and entire communities, with ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 June, 2016 2:39 pm

Rocco Forte Hotels Appoints Maurizio Saccani as Global Director of Operations

Rocco Forte Hotels, the family of ten hotels and resorts in key destinations across Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maurizio Saccani as Global Director of Operations with immediate effect. In his new role, Saccani will be responsible for Operations, Sales &...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 June, 2016 2:34 pm

Enticing European Escapes From Meliá Hotels International

 With the summer holidays quickly approaching, Meliá Hotels International have created a special range of European summer holiday packages to appeal to the discerning GCC traveller, including a Roman Holiday at Gran Meliá Rome, a theatrical trip to ME London and a cultural city...

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