Business & Money | Monday 15 June, 2015 1:14 am

KAFA’A launch spearheads efforts in raising the bar for Qatar’s financial sector

In a mandate by Qatar’s Financial Markets Development Committee (FMDC), Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) has launched the KAFA’A initiative to elevate and advance Qatar’s financial services sector. Designed as a Training & Competency framework that brings together the sector’s...

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Business & Money | Monday 15 June, 2015 12:56 am

QATAR CAREER FAIR CONCLUDES QCF AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME

Qatar Career Fair (QCF), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), recently concluded its youth-empowerment programme, ‘QCF Ambassadors’. Taking part in the programme were 236 high school students from over 18 independent schools, as well as of a number ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 June, 2015 4:38 pm

“Tasneef” provides classification services to “Lockheed Martin”

In an unprecedented achievement, Emirates Classification Society “Tasneef” signs an agreement with Lockheed Martin, a global security, aerospace, and information technology company in the United States, to issue classification certificates and conduct inspection for a design of new naval...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 June, 2015 3:37 pm

GOIC welcomes the participation of investing stakeholders to ensure the success of the conference

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) announced that the Industrial Bank of Kuwait will be the strategic partner of the the 15th Industrialists’ Conference which will be held Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, under the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 June, 2015 1:51 pm

Palma Development Sells 70% of Phase 1

Palma Development has announced that it has already sold 70 per cent of Phase 1 at Serenia Residences, the sole residential-only community to take up space on Dubai’s exclusive Palm Jumeirah Crescent. The real estate organisation - a subsidiary of Palma Holding - launched the exclusive property...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 June, 2015 4:58 am

Hamdan bin Mohammed Directs to Organise Second Edition of ‘Global Islamic Economy Summit’

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has directed to organise the second edition of Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES). The summit...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 June, 2015 4:22 am

Visa Inc. Elects Lloyd A. Carney to Its Board of Directors

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Lloyd A. Carney as a new independent director, effective June 11, 2015. Mr. Carney will also serve as a member of the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee. Mr. Carney was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a director ...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 June, 2015 6:10 am

Ulysse Nardin strengthens its legacy by serving as timekeeper for the 2015 Yachting Premiere in Beirut

Luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, Ulysse Nardin, lent its support to the prestigious 2015 Yachting premiere, in collaboration with its long-standing partners in the country, W. Salamoon & Sons. Strengthening its seafaring legacy, the tie up saw Ulysse Nardin serve as official timekeeper of the...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 June, 2015 4:19 am

Msheireb station sees successful breakthrough of Al Mayeda Tunnel Boring Machine

“During the past year, we have achieved significant developments on the Doha Metro project thanks to the joint efforts of the company and its contractors. While the excavation phase is making good progress at all stations under the supervision of our skilled team, we are happy to celebrate a new...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 June, 2015 2:29 pm

Dubai International Financial Centre Set to Triple in Size by 2024

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is poised to grow three-fold over the next 10 years through the integration of a four-pronged strategy that includes deepening core client synergies, enhancing infrastructure, increasing the availability of skilled staff, and stepping up access to the...

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