Business & Money | Tuesday 31 October, 2017 4:16 pm

(MENAFA) reports exceptional results in the 4th Middle East Franchise Expo

The Middle East and North Africa Franchise Association reported exceptional results at the recently concluded 4th Middle East Franchise Expo held at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE. The opening ceremony was lead by Dr. Khalid Alsharfa, Chairman of MENAFA, Mr. Atiq Juma Faraj Nasib, Vice...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 October, 2017 2:53 pm

Obeikan Investment Group and GE Digital’s establishment of Obeikan Digital Solutions set to elevate F&B sector capabilities in the region

At food & beverage conference Gulf Foods, Obeikan Investment Group and GE [NYSE: GE] announced the signing of a joint agreement to establish a new digitally-focused practice within the Saudi manufacturer. The practice, named Obeikan Digital Solutions (ODS), aims to provide digital...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 October, 2017 2:34 pm

Saudi Arabian Military Industries Company Appoints Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has announced the formation of its Board of Directors, chaired by H.E. Ahmed Al Khateeb. The Board has permanent status and is set to play an active role in overseeing SAMI's growth and development.  Commenting on the announcement, H.E. Ahmed ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 October, 2017 1:12 pm

Steve Klemme appointed as Head of Middle East in Barclays Private Bank & Overseas Services

Barclays announces today that Steve Klemme will be joining as Head of Middle East in Private Bank & Overseas Services.   With over 30 years’ experience leading Middle East regional teams for global financial institutions, Steve brings a unique depth and range of specialist...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 October, 2017 12:16 pm

Ghaf Kitchen’s Restaurant on Wheels Launching at Waterfront Market in Deira

Ghaf Kitchen, the popular restaurant on wheels, has announced its new home opening this October at Dubai’s state of the art fresh food market, Waterfront Market in Deira. Replacing one of Dubai’s most historic institutions, The Waterfront Market will be a hub for fresh food shopping in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 October, 2017 11:54 am

King Abdullah Port Successfully Completes First Phase of Electronic Integration Process With Saudi Customs

King Abdullah Port has announced the completion of the first phase of integration between the Port Community System, a computerized information system that facilitates access to information and allows efficient implementation of operations at the port, and the Customs-affiliated SANAM, in a step...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 October, 2017 8:03 am

The GCC Board Directors Institute Hosts its 5th Annual Chairman Summit

More than 100 chairmen, board directors and senior executives from around the world will convene in Riyadh on Wednesday 1st November, 2017 at the 5th Annual Chairman Summit, organized by the GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) in collaboration with Morgan...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 31 October, 2017 4:46 am

Bay X Conference and Entertainment Center to Open At King Abdullah Economic City

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is nearing completion of the city’s first dedicated enclosed exhibition facility. Known as Bay X, the 7,000 sqm multi-use center will have the capacity to host conferences, exhibitions & trade fairs, entertainment and indoor seated staged...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 October, 2017 5:05 pm

2nd edition of The Global Franchise Market TGFM exhibition concludes

The 2nd Global Franchise Market-TGFM concluded in Dubai today, with over 1,500 investors exploring new franchise concepts and showing great desire to help start-ups and entrepreneurs in the Middle East.   Speaking about new franchising opportunities in the UAE, Ryan Trierweiler,...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 October, 2017 4:46 pm

Gulfood Manufacturing Set for Four-some Industry-defining Show

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is preparing for the fourth edition of its Gulfood Manufacturing, the Middle East’s largest food, beverage, manufacturing and processing exhibition, which promises to be the biggest show to date, shining the spotlight on thousands of the latest food industry...

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