Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 4:09 pm

Nakheel to partner with Hilton Worldwide for new hotel at Dubai’s Jumeirah Village

Dubai master developer Nakheel today signed a Letter of Intent with Hilton Worldwide to manage a new, 256-room hotel at Jumeirah Village Triangle.  Under the proposed agreement, the 18-storey hotel will be managed under the DoubleTree by Hilton brand, known for its warm, friendly service...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 11:52 am

Al-Shammari Earns Prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst Designation

Fahad Ayed Al-Shammari the CFO at Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical Appliances Corporation (Spimaco Addwaeih) listed company in Saudi Stock Exchange (TASI), has earned the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. The CFA charter, the most respected ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 11:42 am

Coca-Cola named the official sponsor of Saudi Arabia Football Federation

Coca-Cola has officially announced its sponsorship of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The agreement includes full support to the Saudi National football Team, and the three main events happening in the Kingdom during the year;  the Saudi King’s Cup, the Crown Prince Cup and Super...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 11:28 am

Siemens appoints Adrian Wood Qatar CEO

Siemens has appointed Adrian Wood (50) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company’s operations in Qatar, effective September 1, 2016. Wood assumes his new role after almost four years as CEO of Siemens in Kuwait. He takes over from Fatih Sakiz, who will pursue new...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 10:58 am

DeG Brings Together 30 Sharjah Government Entities to Discuss Preparations for GITEX

Sharjah’s Department of eGovernment (DeG) has announced that it is hosting a workshop to bring together 30 of the emirate’s departments as part of the forthcoming GITEX Technology Week 2016 (GITEX). Taking place on September 1, the activity being held under the umbrella of the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 10:47 am

Do we need Smart Transportation?

According to demographic forecasts, the world population will reach 9 billion by the year 2050 with 70% living in urban areas, according to a United Nations survey. A strong emphasis on solving problems faced by people living in the world’s cities is therefore needed. Some of the main...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 10:44 am

Tejar Dubai to host first ever National Treasure conference in the emirate

Over 30 regional business leaders known for their visionary thinking, extraordinary success, leadership and commitment will come together for the inaugural edition of the National Treasure initiative by Knowledge Expansion, in partnership with Tejar Dubai, under the patronage of Dubai Chambers ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 10:25 am

Huawei obtains a commercial license to invest in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and establish a center for innovations

During the scheduled visit of His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Crown Prince and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs to China, Huawei; a leading global ICT solutions provider, received on Wednesday August 31 2016 an investment license from...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 10:06 am

Cisco Middle East Appoints Shukri Eid Managing Director for its East Region

 Cisco Middle East has announced that Shukri Eid has been appointed Managing Director of its East Region effective immediately. In his new role, Shukri will lead the Cisco’s business in the UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen and work closely with partners to support private and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 9:36 am

Saudi Arabia, China sign MoU to build 100,000 housing units in Al-Ahsa

Majed Al-Huqail, Minister of Housing, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese Deputy Minister of Trade Qian Keming in the field of housing. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the visit of Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of...

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