Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 12:03 pm

DEMAND FOR BEST CLASS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SEES MENA PRACTICE DOUBLE CAPACITY

PA Consulting Group Middle East and North Africa has doubled in size since the beginning of 2016 as it continues to grow business across the healthcare, government services and transport, travel and logistics sectors.   More than 30 members of staff have joined the innovation, technology ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:34 am

Growth in tourism for religious purposes segment plays key role in bolstering Saudi Arabia’s ‘post oil’ plan

Saudi Arabia’s new ‘post-oil’ economy plan as outlined in ‘Vision 2030,’ which was announced recently, is receiving a huge boost from the tourism sector with the influx of tourists visiting the Kingdom for their Hajj pilgrimage, starting this week. According to the...

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Sports | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:27 am

Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge 2016 Brings Business Networking to the Greens in South Africa

The Els Club Copperleaf, Johannesburg, will host the sixth qualifying round of the Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge on Thursday, 18th August 2016. This is the 19th consecutive year that this tournament is being conducted, and South Africa is the only country outside the Arabian Gulf countries to host ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:09 am

Viacom International Media Networks and Parque Reunidos partner to develop new Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centers

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Southern & Western Europe, Middle East and Africa, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and Parques Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park operators in the world, have reached an agreement to create two new themed...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 11:06 am

Julphar reports first half earnings

Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced sales revenue of AED 759.7 million in the first half of this year.  The company posted a gross profit of AED 465.7 million and its net profit for the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 10:21 am

Modules for first heat recovery steam generator on the way to Egypt

The modules for the first heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) for the Siemens Mega project in Egypt have begun their journey from South Korea to the Beni Suef power plant. On its arrival in mid-September, the boiler is scheduled to be installed at the plant. NEM, as part of Siemens, is delivering...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 August, 2016 10:08 am

DAMAC Properties Dubai reports net profit of AED 1.94 billion in first half of 2016

DAMAC Properties Dubai Co. PJSC (DFM: DAMAC) (“DAMAC” or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-end property in the Middle East, today announced the financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2016.    During the first six months of 2016, DAMAC...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 14 August, 2016 7:15 am

Shoe Mart launches Back to School collection across all stores

Giving every reason to celebrate children’s ‘Back to School’ ritual; Shoe Mart has more reasons than one to look forward to a trendy, smart and comfortable academic year ahead.   Shoe Mart’s offerings makes back to school shopping easy, with an eclectic range in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 14 August, 2016 6:53 am

Jet Airways Records Fifth Consequtive Profitable Quarter

Jet Airways Group has announced its fifth successive profitable quarter for the period ending June 30, 2016 based on continuing improvement in aircraft utilization, increased efficiency and reduction in cost, including non-fuel expenses.    Consistent financial performance has...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 14 August, 2016 1:53 am

Samsung Delivers 12,500 Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Limited Edition Phones to Rio 2016 Olympians

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment, in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presented 12,500 Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Limited Edition mobile phones to athletes competing in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The...

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