Business & Money | Monday 24 October, 2016 2:32 pm

How Blockchain Can Revolutionize UAE’s Financial Services Sector: Booz Allen Hamilton Report

Blockchain technologies have the potential to revolutionize the rapidly growing financial services sector in the UAE and broader GCC region, according to a new report from Booz Allen Hamilton, titled ‘Blockchain: Application to Financial Services in the GCC Region’. The global...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 October, 2016 2:25 pm

VISION-X Announces New Partnership With Saudi Association of Optometry Ahead of Three-Day Trade Show

The Saudi Association of Optometry has signed a new agreement with Vision-X, the Middle East’s only optical business event, to create collaborative efforts in supporting the eye-care sector across the GCC and wider region. The partnership has been announced as Dubai prepares to become the...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 October, 2016 2:19 pm

wasl properties Launches its Latest Project in Jumeira

wasl properties has announced the first phase launch of its mixed-use development ‘wasl 51’ in Jumeira. The real estate management company, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, has started leasing 24 villas during the first stage of a phased programme. The launch forms part of...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 October, 2016 9:46 am

Earnings and Macro data to drive financial markets the week ahead

Written by Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXTM Last week’s robust U.S. corporate announcement indicated that there’s a high chance for corporate America to get out of its five consecutive quarter long profit recession. According to factset, 78% of S&P 500 companies...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 October, 2016 7:34 am

TII at HBKU's CHSS Calls for Paper Submissions for Upcoming Translation Conference on "21st Century Demands

The Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University's (HBKU) College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is now accepting submissions for the Eighth Annual International Translation Conference. The two-day event is scheduled to take place from March 27 -...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 October, 2016 5:55 am

SABIC keen to respond more quickly to changing market trends

SABIC is using ‘Chemistry that Matters’ to address global trends and challenges in key industries with inspiring solutions.  That was the message SABIC brought to a global audience at K 2016, the world’s premier trade show for the plastics industry, held this year in...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 October, 2016 3:27 am

du and ITWORX pioneer the launch of du Business Hub to Foster Enterprise Collaboration

Pioneering the new age of internal communications, du signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITWORX to launch du Business Hub and bring the intranet of tomorrow, to UAE enterprises today. The MoU was signed by Hany Fahmy Aly, Executive Vice President Enterprise Business, du, and Hefez...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 October, 2016 2:40 am

Real Estate Viewed as a Safe Haven For Investors & Home Buyers

Recent findings by internet-based market research firm YouGov, reveal that real estate is the most appealing investment category for 53% of respondents who consider Saudi Arabia as one of the most attractive markets for investment in the Middle East. The latest research from the Middle East Real ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 October, 2016 3:34 pm

Grenada Sustainable Aquaculture Project Offers New Citizenship by Investment Opportunities

Grenada Sustainable Aquaculture ("GSA") and Antigua Sustainable Aquaculture (ASA) have recently received the full support from both Islands' governments. The open ocean environment combined with Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) and good husbandry practices produces a...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 October, 2016 3:16 pm

SADAFCO Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Daily Draws and Thousands of Gifts

In line with its commitment and appreciation towards its consumers, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the Kingdom by giving away thousands of prizes in a 40-day long competition with 40 winners announced on a daily basis. To...

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