Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 2:36 pm

Equinix Promotes Brian Lillie to Chief Customer Officer,EVP of Technology Services

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, today announced that it has promoted Brian Lillie to Chief Customer Officer (CCO) and EVP of Technology Services.  In this newly expanded role, Lillie will directly lead the Global Customer Success organization...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 12:47 pm

Saudi Arabia dominates regional fertilizer production, says GPCA report

Fertilizer production in Saudi Arabia continues to lead regional capacity, with the Kingdom accounting for 44% of the GCC’s manufacturing portfolio, according to a new report by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA). Saudi Arabia’s current annual fertilizer...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 12:42 pm

Iconic Dubai Opera will drive cultural tourism and reap economic dividends for the city, says Alabbar

Emaar Properties has placed Dubai center stage in the fast-growing global arts industry with the pre-opening of its premier cultural destination, the multi-format Dubai Opera in Downtown Dubai, which hosted a sold-out concert by legendary Spanish tenor Placido Domingo last...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 11:17 am

Forbes Middle East Celebrates the 
Top 100 Real Estate Companies in the Arab World

FORBES MIDDLE EAST has held an event to recognize the prolonged success of the region’s real estate sector. The event for the first time ranked the Arab World’s Top 100 real estate companies and consultants and celebrated business leaders and the vision of top enterprises and their...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 11:04 am

Nakheel continues AED16 billion retail expansion with new mall at Nad Al Sheba

Dubai master developer Nakheel is adding yet another mall to its AED16 billion retail project portfolio, with a new, 1.2 million square foot shopping, dining and entertainment hub at Nad Al Sheba.  Nakheel, which now has almost 17 million sq ft of retail space in operation or in the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:53 am

Middle East & Africa PC Decline Slows, with Return to Growth on the Horizon

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC market experienced a 13.3% year-on-year decline in shipments in the second quarter of 2016 to total 2.9 million units, according to global technology research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC). While this is a continuation of a long-running ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:45 am

SOUQ.com Launches Helpbit to offer Professional and After-Sales Services at Customers’ Doorstep

SOUQ.com has announced the launch of Helpbit to provide exceptional professional and after-sales services across the UAE. The innovative platform aggregates region’s leading professional service providers to offer customers a revolutionary solution to manage their daily...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:34 am

Kuwait: Healthcare Sector Accounts For 6 Out of Top 10 Construction Projects

Kuwait’s top 10 construction projects are worth almost US$12 Billion, according to a BNC Report commissioned by The Big 5 Kuwait 2016. Infrastructure developments, educational facilities and new housing projects are propelling the country’s construction industry, which is set to reach...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 4:16 pm

Dubai International Financial Centre Posts Strong Growth and Reaches Major Milestones in First Half of 2016

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub for the US$7.8 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced the successful results of its first half 2016 operating review. DIFC continually ranks highly in different international rankings and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 4:09 pm

Nakheel to partner with Hilton Worldwide for new hotel at Dubai’s Jumeirah Village

Dubai master developer Nakheel today signed a Letter of Intent with Hilton Worldwide to manage a new, 256-room hotel at Jumeirah Village Triangle.  Under the proposed agreement, the 18-storey hotel will be managed under the DoubleTree by Hilton brand, known for its warm, friendly service...

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