Business & Money | Monday 21 November, 2016 9:11 am

GCC banks looking to Africa for new opportunities: EY

According to EY’s GCC Wealth and Asset Management Report 2016 ‘Global forces drive regional realities”, the larger local banks in the GCC are approaching saturation in their home market and are starting to venture out to attractive markets such as Africa. Dubai in particular has...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 November, 2016 6:58 am

Microsoft to debut as lead technology partner at largest construction show

In line with its commitment to drive digital transformation in the construction sector, Microsoft will be participating as the lead technology partner at the Big 5 International Building and Construction Show 2016, taking place from the 21st to 24th of November at the Dubai World Trade...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 November, 2016 6:09 am

Dubai Has Lined up Over 80 Activities During Innovation Week Focusing On Community Interaction

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in line with this year’s Innovation Week, Dubai has lined up over 80 activities to take place around the Emirate over the next 7 days that showcase...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 November, 2016 4:50 am

(ADT) Celebrates 5 Million Containers Milestone at Khalifa Port

​​ Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) has announced that on October 28 it set a new record by handling 5 million containers representing a milestone achievement for Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT). The record number was achieved serving the CMA CGM, a vessel belonging to ADT’s long-term...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 November, 2016 4:49 am

UAE Exchange Inaugurates its First Ever “Women-Powered” Branch at DAFZA

UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand, unveiled its first ever “women-powered” branch at the Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA), United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE by any exchange house and is...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 November, 2016 4:28 am

Middle East PR Industry Set to Sparkle AS 2016 Awards Shortlist Receives Sumo-Sized Unveiling

After reviewing over 240 qualified nominations the MEPRA panel of judges has shortlisted the best entries for each of the 17 award categories covering individuals and agencies, sectors and services, and techniques used to drive successful campaigns. For the second year running the shortlist was...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 November, 2016 3:37 am

Dubai WoodShow 2017 launches ‘Timber Legality & Climate Change’ Forum

Dubai WoodShow 2017, in association with the International Technical Tropical Timber Association (ATIBT), will organize the Timber Legality & Climate Change Forum in Dubai from March 4-6, 2017.   The conference will be held under the patronage of UAE Ministry of Climate Change &...

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Business & Money | Sunday 20 November, 2016 7:05 pm

Emirates NBD announces ‘EVA™’ – Emirates NBD Virtual Assistant

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, today announced that it will soon debut ‘EVA™’, the region’s first intelligent voice-based and chatbot Virtual Assistant for banking in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Emirates NBD Future Lab™, a key...

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Business & Money | Sunday 20 November, 2016 6:55 pm

MECTW Excellence Award Winners to Visit Germany

Four winners of the Middle East Cleaning Technology (MECTW) ‘Excellence Awards’ for housekeeping category will be taking a trip to Karcher’s manufacturing factory in Germany. This was announced on the sidelines of Excellence Awards ceremony that identified the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 20 November, 2016 6:41 pm

New Avenues for Growth That Also Generate High Returns Exist for Transportation and Logistics Companies

Many transportation and logistics (T&L) companies need to refine their current business models to capitalize on opportunities in industry segments that are attractive in terms of both growth and returns, according to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report,...

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