Business & Money | Thursday 25 February, 2016 9:15 am

Investment opportunities discussed during Sharjah-Canada business roundtable

Top business leaders from Sharjah and Canada held a Roundtable session yesterday (February 23) organized by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with the Canadian Business Councils in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.     Panellists, consisting of top...

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Business & Money | Thursday 25 February, 2016 7:49 am

Y&R Group reaffirms commitment to Mena region with network review meetings

As part of its efforts to rejuvenate the network’s creative vision and consolidate management practices across the MENA network, the Y&R Group recently organized a week-long focused review meetings in Dubai. Led by Ramzy Abou-Ezzedine CEO – Y&R Group MENA, in the presence of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 25 February, 2016 7:43 am

The Honourable Order of International Hotel General Managers Launches Across the Globe

The Honourable Order of International Hotel General Managers (HOIHGm) has officially launched today from its first regional headquarters in Dubai, UAE. The international organisation - the world's first and only initiative of its kind dedicated exclusively to the hotel general management...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 5:55 pm

Deloitte and MEED Projects: US$390.8bn value of in Dubai projects planned or underway as at 31 January 2016

The total value of projects under construction in Dubai equates to USD53.6bn, with a further USD337.2bn in the planning stage.  These are significant amounts of investment for most mature economies, but for an emerging market such as Dubai, they are extraordinary figures which provide evidence ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 4:49 pm

Sharjah Media Centre Gears up for 5th International Government Communication Forum

Sharjah Media Centre (SMC), the media arm of Sharjah Government and organiser of the annual International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), has announced that preparations are in full swing for the upcoming edition. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 4:37 pm

Prospective homeowners given glimmer of hope in KSA

The number of internet searches for home loans in Saudi Arabia is expected to surge, after local news reports in the kingdom suggest the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency is considering raising the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio on mortgages to 85 per cent from 70 per cent.   The kingdom’s...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 4:29 pm

DP WORLD SIGNS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR EXPANSION OF FLAGSHIP JEBEL ALI PORT

DP World, the leading enabler of global trade, has signed two major contracts for civil construction work at its new Container Terminal 4 on a reclaimed island in Jebel Ali Port. His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Zeyad Baker, Executive...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 2:37 pm

Dubai Customs rolls out initiatives offering disabled and elderly services at great convenience

The disabled and old people need not worry anymore about going through the hassle of leaving their vehicles, or even their homes, to be able to process their Customs transactions. Dubai Customs has unveiled two initiatives towards enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and the elderly,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 12:53 pm

More than 3,000 employees participate in Jafza Car-Free Day

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the flagship free zone business of Dubai and the trade and logistics hub for the wider Middle East region, organized a successful Jafza Car Free Day on February 24, 2016 to support sustainability and reduce carbon footprint.    Over 5,000 staff from the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 9:45 am

Closer Cooperation between Aviation Stakeholders Urged to Ensure Industry’s Full Growth Potential is Realised

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says close collaboration between all aviation stakeholders in Jordan is essential for the continual development of the aviation industry and fundamental towards the country realising its full economic growth potential - expected to be amongst the...

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