Business & Money | Sunday 13 November, 2016 12:50 pm

WIBC 2016 announces the 2nd series of the WIBC Leaderboard for global Islamic banking

After a very successful introduction of the first of its kind assessment tool for Islamic banks in 2015, WIBC 2016 is set to continue its efforts to enhance the performance and quality of the Islamic banking industry in the 2nd edition of the WIBC Leaderboard. The comprehensive performance...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 November, 2016 6:30 am

Riyadh, Jeddah to get SR796m facelift

Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Abdullatief Al-Asheikh signed six new contracts worth SR796 million to implement various projects in the cities of Riyadh and Jeddah. Five of these projects will be implemented in Riyadh, costing a total of SR726,184,978. These include maintenance of roads ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 November, 2016 5:06 am

Canon reiterates commitment with channel community

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions reinforced its commitment to both channel partners by awarding them Middle East Channel Awards for their business performances and innovative selling practices.   This was part of an exclusive two-day event that saw 170 key operational...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 November, 2016 5:00 am

UAE-Morocco deal to hold Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), Africa Chapter, in Marrakesh from 29-31 October 2017

Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO of Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Organizing Committee, signed today a strategic MoU with HE Ahmed Akhchichine, President of Marrakech-Safi region, Kingdom of Morocco to organise Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) - Africa Chapter, in Marrakesh on 29-31 October 2017 under the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 November, 2016 4:42 am

Prince Ahmad Bin Fahad Bin Salman Complements Mobily’s CSR support for “Ensan”

Mobily signed a cooperation agreement with Charity Committee For Orphans Care (Ensan), to increase the Organization income. The agreement was signed by His Royal Highness, Prince Ahmad Bin Fahad Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Vice Chairman Of The Board Of Directors, Head Of Executive Committee Of...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 November, 2016 6:00 am

Saudis join Belgians in 'Dynasty Day' event

Belgian Ambassador Geert Criel said the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Belgium has been solid and enduring. He was speaking at his country’s “Dynasty Day” celebration in Riyadh, which was attended by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Thursday. Senior government...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 November, 2016 4:45 am

MiSK Global Forum to empower youth

THIRTY activities of panel discussions and workshops will present ideas of innovation and global culture to empower youth at the 2-day MiSK Global Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday under the aegis of the founder and chairman of the MiSK Foundation Deputy Crown Prince Muhammed Bin Salman, second deputy...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 November, 2016 4:10 am

Chemical products major contributor to Saudi non-oil exports

The Industrial sector in the Kingdom is witnessing major development and growth, with a significant role played by the plastic and petrochemical sectors in achieving sustainable development and diversifying the sources of income thus pertaining positively to the Kingdom’s 2030...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 November, 2016 2:23 am

Become an Air Miles Millionaire with Modell’s Sporting Goods

Marka PJSC (DFM: MARKA), the first public joint stock retail operator in the UAE, has launched a limited-time campaign that offers Modell’s customers the chance to become an Air Miles Millionaire. Starting today and until 3rd December, customers who spend over AED 500 or more will not only ...

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Business & Money | Friday 11 November, 2016 5:04 am

Deputy Crown Prince sees prospect of GCC becoming 6th largest economy

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, stressed that there is an opportunity in front of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to become the sixth largest economy in the world if they worked properly as one bloc in the coming years. The Deputy ...

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