Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 12:33 pm

KPMG and DED focus on taxing times

A business seminar co-hosted by KPMG and Dubai Exports, an agency of the Government of Dubai’s Department of Economic Development has highlighted how recent developments in the regional tax landscape could impact GCC businesses and investments. One key theme that emerged from the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 10:20 am

International products and ideas on show at The Big 5 Saudi

Demanding economic times increase the need for construction contractors to find new ways to remain competitive, both to win bids and ensure current projects are delivered to budget.    In Saudi Arabia, where the construction market remains strong despite the slump in oil prices,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 10:13 am

Firoz Merchant named Philanthropist of the Year

In recognition of his tireless work to help incarcerated prisoners in the UAE, Founder & Chairman of Pure Gold Jewellers, Firoz Merchant was conferred the Philanthropist of the Year award at the Indian CEO Awards held at Conrad Hotel Dubai. Over 300 of the region’s most successful...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 8:28 am

Well-established Gulf petrochemical industry to lift GCC stock markets says ArabPlast organizers

Although some upstream oil operators have posted results that have missed expectations, their derivative segments and other petrochemical businesses are seeing the upside of the oil price erosion revealed Satish Khanna, General Manager, Al Fajer Information and Services, co-organisers of ArabPlast, ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 1:42 pm

Emirates Islamic announces winners of ‘EI Appathon’ the 24-hour app challenge

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced the winners of ‘EI Appathon’, a 24-hour challenge for students and professionals from around the UAE to develop unique and innovative apps.   EI Appathon by Emirates Islamic...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 1:19 pm

Empower joins hands with Dubai Health Authority to organise blood donation campaign

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR),Empower, the world’s largest district cooling services provider, joined hands with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to organise a blood donation campaign for its employees. Around 60donors took part in the event held at Empower headquarters in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 9:44 am

Flemming Dalgaard Appointed CEO of Gulftainer

Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately-owned, independent port operator based in the UAE has announced the appointment of Flemming Dalgaard as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Group. Former CEO Peter Richards will now serve on Gulftainer’s Executive Board and lead the expansion ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 6:41 am

Christie’s celebrates its 10th auction anniversary in Dubai

This March Christie’s celebrates its 10th auction anniversary in Dubai. By establishing and committing to providing a platform to promote nearly 700 Middle Eastern artists to a global audience, by offering over 2,650 works of art, Christie’s is delighted to have played our part in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 4:24 am

Souq.com raises more than AED 1 Billion

Souq.com, the Middle East’s largest online retail and marketplace platform, announced today that it has completed a funding round of more than                                  AED 1 Billion (USD 275 million), ...

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Business & Money | Monday 29 February, 2016 5:19 pm

Ministry of Economy and Shurooq join hands to boost business and investment opportunities

The Ministry of Economy and the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Mleiha Archaeology Centre yesterday (Monday) to strengthen ties, increase commercial, economic cooperation and expand investment opportunities in...

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