Business & Money | Thursday 2 June, 2016 5:13 am

Over 300 global business leaders from over 20 countries participate in GE’s Global Supplier Forum

More than 300 business leaders from over 20 countries today convened in Riyadh for the Global Supplier Forum by GE (NYSE: GE) held under the patronage of HRH Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Second Deputy Premier and Defense Minister.  The event discussed the significant opportunities...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 June, 2016 5:01 am

MoI Participates in the GCC Correctional Institutions Meeting in Riyadh

A delegation from the UAE participated in the 21st Meeting for the Heads of Punitive and Correctional Institutions and the Security Media Committee in the GCC. The meeting, which commenced on May 30 in Riyadh, will continue until Thursday.   The delegation was headed by Brigadier Dr....

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 June, 2016 4:17 am

Al-Futtaim and ba&sh sign partnership

Al-Futtaim, one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, has signed a partnership agreement with prominent French fashion house ba&sh to introduce the accessible luxury and contemporary fashion brand to the Middle East.   The first of the planned ten...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 June, 2016 3:56 am

Emaar Entertainment announces partnership with Discovery Consumer Products and reveals first-of-their-kind initiatives

Emaar Entertainment, the leisure and entertainment subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has partnered with Discovery Consumer Products, the licensing arm of Discovery Communications. The partnership is focused on promoting the companies’ shared philosophy of valuing the practice of conservation...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 4:02 pm

ADNOC Visits Japan and South Korea to Reinforce and Expand Successful Partnerships

A delegation from ADNOC, led by H.E. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and CEO of ADNOC, conducted visits to Japan and South Korea, aimed at building on ADNOC’s long-standing relationships with its partners in both countries, while also exploring new business opportunities in oil, gas,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 4:00 pm

CASHU, MasterCard and Noor Bank launch the UAE’s first Virtual Prepaid Card for Online Shopping

CASHU, one of the leading players in the online payment industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has launched its first CASHU Virtual Prepaid Card in the UAE, in partnership with MasterCard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, and Noor Bank, a leading...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 3:46 pm

Re-elected Middle East and Africa VP of IAA calls for more unification across the advertising and marketing industry

For the second consecutive time, Saad El Zein has been elected as Vice President and Regional Director of the International Advertising Association (IAA) in the Middle East and Africa for the period 2016 - 2018.   Saad El Zein was elected by consensus through a nomination process which...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 2:46 pm

GCC economies must improve workforce productivity

The report Economic Insight: Middle East Q2 2016, produced by Oxford Economics, ICAEW’s partner and economic forecaster, says that as GCC economies continue to diversify away from oil-driven investment and public spending productivity growth will become vital.    Despite...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 2:33 pm

Forbes Middle East unveils

FORBES MIDDLE EAST recently concluded a splendid event to recognize the Top Companies in the Arab World 2016. The event applauded the efforts of these companies and their contribution towards economic development of the region.  Dr. Nasser bin Aqeel Al Tayyar, President and Publisher of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 1:35 pm

Arabian Oud Best Retail Store in Saudi Arabia in 2016

Arabian Oud Company, the world’s largest retail chain specialized in oriental perfumes, was awarded the best retail store for 2016 during the second annual KSA Enterprise Agility Awards, organized by BNC Publishing as part of the Entrepreneur MENA magazine awards, that took place on May...

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