Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 4:03 pm

Bahri expands European presence with appointment of a General Agent in Spain

Marking a new milestone in its 38-year history, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has further extended its global footprint with the appointment of Cantabrian Integrated Logistic Services (CILS) as its General Agent in Spain. The move will help Bahri consolidate its presence in...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 3:05 pm

Sadara Chemical Company and Saudi/Korean JV Sign Supply Agreement for New PlasChem Park Venture

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) has entered into a supply agreement with Surfactants’ Detergent Company (SDC), a joint venture being developed by a Saudi/South Korean consortium which plans to build a chemical production facility in PlasChem Park, located in Jubail Industrial City II. The...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 1:20 pm

Sharjah Welcomes Young Global Leaders

Sharjah welcomed a delegation of 30 Young Global Leaders (YGL) - MENA region who visited the emirate on May 24–25 as part of the YGL Strategy Meeting 2016. Devised as an initiative to bring together MENA YGLs to build community spirit and foster mutual understanding, the activity formed part...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 1:14 pm

2XL Furniture and Home Décor supports Femina ME Awards honouring women achievers

2XL Furniture and Home Décor, the prominent retailer of luxury home furnishings in the UAE, supported the first Femina Middle East Awards, recognizing the most outstanding women achievers in the region. These include women from different fields of work, such as movies, education, law,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 1:13 pm

Expo 2020 Dubai holds first International Planning Meeting

Senior government and diplomatic officials from over 130 countries came together in Dubai, to discuss plans for the first ever World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA).   Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 12:56 pm

IDB Infrastructure Fund II invests in AVIVO Group to help expand the geographic footprint of the platform

AVIVO Group (“AVIVO”), one of the largest healthcare networks in the GCC, with 32 healthcare facilities in the region, is pleased to announce its partnership with IDB Infrastructure Fund II (the “Fund”), sponsored by the Islamic Development Bank and other institutional...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 12:36 pm

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Humaid Al-Nuaimi Visits Gulf Medical University

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Humaid Al-Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development – Ajman, visited Gulf Medical University (GMU) on Wednesday, 25th May 2016. He was welcomed at the University by Mr. Thumbay Moideen - Founder President of the Board of Governors of GMU, Prof....

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 9:42 am

Al Meera’s Ramadan offer kicks off 
with 1437 products at cost price during Ramadan 1437 Hijri

 Under the slogan “Your trust inspires us to spread the giving in the month of giving - The blessings of Ramadan 1437 Hijri extend to offer you 1437 products at cost price” Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (QSC) is pleased to announce the launch of its 1437 consumer goods at cost...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 6:05 am

Empower is Gold Sponsor of ‘Open Day’ by Rashid Center for Disabled on 25th May

In line with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, sponsored the ‘Open Day’ organised by Rashid Center for Disabled yesterday and received an award for its ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 26 May, 2016 5:45 am

Kuwaiti Delegation Reviews UAE’s Correctional and Punitive Establishments Experience

A delegation from the sisterly country of Kuwait reviewed the UAE’s experience pertaining to work processes and mechanisms at the Correctional and Punitive Establishments, as well as the efforts exerted by the Ministry of Interior to reform and rehabilitate inmates.  The delegation...

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