Business & Money | Monday 30 May, 2016 5:16 am

(NAFL) links with top global universities using FIATA's e-platform

The National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL) held an open Forum on FIATA Logistics Academy (FLA) on 15thMay, 2016 at the Le Meridian Airport Hotel, Al Wasl Ballroom to give out distinction certificates to their top trainees who got 95% and above from various freight...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 May, 2016 2:48 am

Qatar First Bank announces completion of Leinster Square residential real estate development in London

  Qatar First Bank L.L.C. (QFB), a leading Shari’ah compliant bank based in Qatar and listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, announces the completion of 7-12 Leinster Square, a residential real estate development in Leinster Square – London W2. The announcement was at the QFB & ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 4:44 pm

Moody's confirms Gulf International Bank's standalone, long-term deposit, and short-term ratings

The international credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) recently confirmed Gulf International Bank's (GIB) standalone baseline credit assessment, long-term deposit and short-term ratings.  The Moody's rating committee confirmed GIB’s Prime-2...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 4:40 pm

QFBA announces the launch of world-renowned ‘Future CEO’ Program in partnership with QFCA

The Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), in partnership with QFCA, has officially announced the exclusive launch of the internationally-acclaimed ‘Future CEO’ program in Qatar. Slated to kick off in September 2016, its part of the Academy’s strategy to unlock human potential ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 4:13 pm

Everyone’s a Winner with REDTAG as Car Giveaways and Offers

   REDTAG, the value fashion and lifestyle brand home-grown in the Middle East is celebrating ten successful years, surpassing key milestones and exceeding targets and expansion plans, it’s spokesperson Shehbaz Shaikh, Chief Retail Officer, has said.  Now present in 12...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 10:11 am

Deloitte: Alternative solutions needed to fund capital projects in GCC

The new economic reality of lower oil prices will constrain the amount of funding available to the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) governments to finance capital and infrastructure projects it the region.  These governments will hence have to make tough choices such as cuts in public...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 6:39 am

Kingdom tops the GCC in quality awards

Saudi Arabia led the GCC in the number of projects winning recognition at the recently concluded 2016 MEED Quality Awards for Projects, in association with Mashreq. The kingdom was the standout performer, picking up five awards, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Oman with three trophies...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 5:40 am

“New Beginnings”: Persil Abaya Shampoo empowers Saudi women

In association with Al Bir Society Jeddah which supports women and empowers productive families in Saudi Arabia, Persil Abaya Shampoo of Henkel is proud to launch for the second consecutive year the “New Beginnings” campaign in line with the holy month of Ramadan, as a step towards...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 5:36 am

Shoura sits on proposal for 8 years

The Shoura Council has not yet decided on a proposal submitted about eight years ago to reduce various charges for recruitment of domestic workers, farmers and herdsmen. The proposal, submitted by two former Shoura members, Mohammad Al-Quaihes and Abdullah Al-Dosari, was initially approved by the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 4:56 am

SABIC hosts Innovation Day reflecting support for Saudi Arabia’s NEW VISION

SABIC showcased a range of futuristic, innovative products at the second edition of its bi-annual Innovation Day in Riyadh on May 25 and 26, demonstrating how research excellence has played a large part in making the company an outstanding success story, driving the petrochemical industry forward,...

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