Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 1:30 pm

Over 50% of Saudi women believe that not having the right skills to be employed is the biggest myth hindering their success

More than half (52%) of women in Saudi Arabia believe the perception that they are not equipped with the necessary skill sets to join the workforce in the Kingdom is the biggest myth hindering their success and employment. This is according to a new research from...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 1:27 pm

Shurooq and Emaar Hospitality Group announce Vida Al Qasba Sharjah at Arabian Travel Market

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) signed a management agreement with Emaar Hospitality Group to operate a lifestyle boutique hotel in the heart of Al Qasba, one of the most popular lifestyle and leisure destinations in the emirate.    Vida Al Qasba Sharjah,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 12:21 pm

Udrive expands its offerings to commuters in Abu Dhabi, including electric cars

  Udrive, a dedicated pay-per-minute car rental service today opened its services to residents and visitors of Abu Dhabi. As a launch offer, all customers will be allowed a free drive up to a maximum of four hours on April 24-26th. The new service is in line with the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 12:15 pm

Baker McKenzie recognised for Regulatory & Investigations in the Middle East

Leading international law firm Baker McKenziehas been voted "Regulatory & Investigations Team of the Year" at The Middle East Legal Awards 2018 hosted by Legal Weekand the Association of Corporate Counselin Dubai on 19 April 2018.  The awards ceremony...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 9:17 am

Itqan Investments, VPower Group and CITIC Pacific join hands in acquiring Byrne Group in AED1 billion deal

Itqan Investments LLC (“Itqan”) owned by Sheikh Hamad Al Sulaiman, together with Tamar VPower Energy Fund I LP (the “Fund”),  jointly established and managed by Hong Kong based VPower Group International Holdings Ltd. (1608.HK) (“VPower”) and CITIC...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 8:53 am

TIP to appoint VPS as their silver sponsor 
for yearly conference

TIP Healthcare Awards has appointed VPS Healthcare as their Silver Sponsor for the TIP annual conference which is set to take place on 9 May 2018.  VPS is eyeing a London-listing, manages 20 hospitals and more than 125 medical centers across the Middle East, Europe and India.  As...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 April, 2018 8:46 am

Nexans wins 'Cabling Vendor of the Year’ at Network World Middle East 2018

Nexans, the worldwide leader in cables and cabling systems has been named the ‘Cabling Vendor of the Year 2018,’ at the 9thannual Network World Middle East Award 2018 held in Dubai. This award recognized Nexans for its latest generation of cabling solutions portfolio, regional channel...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 April, 2018 2:09 pm

Visa study shows GCC travelers are increasingly connected online in all phases of their journey

Visa (NYSE:V), the world leader in digital payments, today shared the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-related findings of its comprehensive look at global travel and tourism trends at the Arabian Travel Market 2018.    Visa’s Global Travel Intentions (GTI) Study highlights...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 April, 2018 2:07 pm

Shurooq Opens a New Portal to Sharjah at ATM 2018 in Dubai

Celebrating its 8thparticipation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018, one of the largest travel and tourism exhibitions in the world and in the region, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) gives visitors and industry experts a virtual taste of authentic and leisure tourism in...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 April, 2018 12:45 pm

meem, the Region’s First Digital Bank Launches in the Kingdom of Bahrain

meem, the digital retail banking services arm of Gulf International Bank B.S.C. (GIB), is pleased to announce its official launch in the Kingdom of Bahrain. H.E. Mr. Rasheed Al Maraj, the Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, attended the technology driven launch event as the guest of honour in...

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