Business & Money | Wednesday 22 June, 2016 3:01 pm

Shurooq and Sharjah Chamber Enhance Joint Cooperation between Government and Private Sectors

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) explored new strategies for cooperation between government and private sectors at the “Ramadan Majlis” evening organised by Shurooq in association with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), on Monday July 20th...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 June, 2016 11:58 am

NBAD Sukuk Income Fund Delivers 2.57% Dividend Semi-annualised

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi’s NBAD Sukuk Income Fund has earned dividend income equivalent to USD 716,081.76 which equates to an annualized yield of 5.20% during the period from 19th November, 2015 to 9th June, 2016.   Eligible investors who had successfully subscribed to the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 June, 2016 11:28 am

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers looking for ‘Kilos of Kindness’ this Ramadan.

In an initiative that celebrates the charitable spirit of Ramadan, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers invites the public to participate in ‘A Kilo of Kindness’. Launched by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, the campaign pairs generosity from the public with needs of the less...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 June, 2016 3:00 am

Aon research finds five out of six women are not saving enough for retirement

 Men and women are on equal footing when it comes to 401(k) plan participation, but research from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc(NYSE:AON), shows that this equality doesn't hold true when evaluating overall retirement readiness. ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 June, 2016 2:51 am

CHECKPOINT Pumps announces 20% YOY growth in rental solutions business

CHECKPOINT Pumps and Systems FZE, a leading supplier of custom pumping solutions and chemical injection systems for the oil industry announced an upward trend in the utilization of rental solutions across the region. The company has experienced an incredible 20% year-on-year growth in the take-up...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 June, 2016 2:49 am

Messe Frankfurt Middle East launches Materials Handling Saudi Arabia 2016

Messe Frankfurt Middle East, one of the region’s largest exhibition organisers, is expanding its regional reach with the announcement of the inaugural Materials Handling Saudi Arabia 2016.    The two-day conference and exhibition will take place from 28-29 November 2016 at the ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 1:43 pm

Deloitte: Boardrooms aware of cyber risks, not equipped with experts

 Boardrooms’ awareness of cyber risks has been recently growing in Europe, Middle East and Africa, with cyber security ranking far up on the agendas of non-executive directors in the region, according to Deloitte’s recent report entitled “EMEA 360 Boardroom Survey:...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 12:38 pm

Jawaher Al Qasimi calls for action to ease suffering of 65.3 million refugees worldwide

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, has called for collaborative efforts to end the plight of refugees worldwide and the intensification of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 12:18 pm

Tejar Dubai launches its 20th commercial project for fledgling Emirati entrepreneur

The Tejar Dubai entrepreneurship development programme, a Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry initiative, launched its 20th commercial project, Familia Emirati clothes store on Dubai-Oman Highway in Hatta recently.   The new commercial project which is the 4th launched by Tejar Dubai...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 12:08 pm

FOCUS ON NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WILL HELP UAE PROSPER IN POST-OIL ERA – REPORT

The UAE can achieve a whole new level of excellence and prosperity by making innovation a highlight of its strategic direction in a Post-Oil era, according to a new market analysis issued today.   The report by PA Consulting Group says the UAE is a perfect example of how nations can...

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