Business & Money | Thursday 17 March, 2016 10:40 am

EY launches ‘The Jeddah CFO Forum’

EY recently hosted the inaugural session of the ‘The Jeddah CFO Forum’ at the Hilton Hotel in Jeddah. The forum was attended by CFOs from some of the largest companies in the Kingdom. Ahmed Reda, Office Managing Partner, EY Jeddah, says:  “The introduction of VAT is a...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 March, 2016 8:59 am

WCU: Strong week for oil but challenges remain

After three weeks of sideways trading the Bloomberg Commodity index, which reflects the price development of many key commodities, broke higher and reached three months high.   The charge was led by the energy sector. Gasoline surged and crude oil showed the ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 March, 2016 6:22 am

GCC Paces World in Cyber-Preparedness

GCC countries are among the global leaders in cybersecurity preparedness, with the region’s network security spend tripling to USD 1 billion by 2018, industry experts announced today at Infosecurity Middle East, part of ISNR.   With the region’s rapid economic development and ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 March, 2016 4:29 am

Opening of the International Cyber Crimes Conference

Under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior opened (Wednesday) the sixth edition of the International Cyber Crimes Conference. The...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 March, 2016 3:19 am

North Africa Commits to Homeland Security, with Defense Spending Growing to USD 31 Billion by 2020

North Africa’s strong defense spending will reach USD 31 billion by 2020, emphasizing the commitment to regional security and national resilience, industry experts announced today at ISNR 2016.   Demonstrating the strong business opportunities, defense spending by the five North...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 March, 2016 2:07 am

Ihab A. Khalil to Spearhead BCG Middle East’s Financial Services/Principal Investors & Private Equity Practice

Ihab A. Khalil has just assumed the role of Partner & Managing Director of BCG Middle East’s Financial Services/Principal Investors & Private Equity (PIPE) practice – one of the firm’s key priority areas in the region. Based in Dubai, Khalil’s new position will see...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 March, 2016 2:07 pm

ENOC to commence construction of Project Falcon extension to Al Maktoum International Airport

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), through its subsidiary Horizon Terminals Ltd, will commence construction of the underground 16 km Jet Fuel pipeline extension that links its storage terminal in Jebel Ali with Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South, in Q4 of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 March, 2016 12:26 pm

Fast Rent A Car celebrates 25 years of convenience and market leadership

Fast Rent A Car, announced its celebration of 25 years of being at the forefront of the rental car industry. The company was launched in 1990 and has been leading the car rental industry in terms of innovative products and superlative services ever since.   Marking the milestone...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 March, 2016 12:16 pm

Drones Lead Middle East’s High Tech Homeland Security at ISNR

Drones are leading the Middle East’s high-tech homeland security, with the most advanced solutions being demonstrated at ISNR 2016 in Abu Dhabi this week.   The 530 exhibiting companies, including global leaders such as BAE Systems, Dyncorp, L-3 Communications, NEC Global, and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 March, 2016 4:45 am

Expo Centre unveils big plans to celebrate jewellery show@40

Sharjah’s best known biannual event is set to spring a big surprise for jewellery lovers this season. Celebrating 40 glorious editions, the MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show will present a festive atmosphere and an exclusive jewellery showcase, which will catapult Expo Centre...

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