Business & Money | Tuesday 23 August, 2016 6:20 am

Deputy crown prince chairs Saudi economic council meeting

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the weekly Council of Economic Affairs and Development meeting in Jeddah on Monday evening. The council discussed items related to the Saudi economy and development of the nation and took necessary recommendations on these issues. ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 23 August, 2016 5:28 am

IKEA: 10 essentials for your new bedroom

10 essentials for your new bedroom  As newlyweds, both of you deserve a truly special space to spend time together, but how do you create this magical place?  Your new bedroom is meant to be dramatic and inspirational, yet calming enough to for adequate rest and sound sleep. At the...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 2:58 pm

‘Al Dawaa’ Launches E-Store Exclusively on SOUQ.com

SOUQ.com, the Middle East’s largest online retail and marketplace platform has announced the launch of an exclusive e-store of the award winning Al Dawaa Pharmacies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This collaboration will provide customers in the KSA a convenient access to an extensive...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 2:15 pm

Multi-Tiered Growth Fueling Opportunities in Qatar’s Hotel, Restaurant, And Cafe Industry

Qatar’s remarkable growth path is evident in its hotel, restaurant, and café sectors, as the market readies itself as a tourism hub.  Many suppliers, consultants, and international investors have taken notice and are now capitalizing on the opportunities available in Qatar. The...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 2:11 pm

Nakheel declares itself debt-free with repayment of AED 4.4 billion of trade creditor sukuk

Dubai developer Nakheel will be completely debt-free following full payment of its AED4.4 billion trade creditor sukuk when it matures on Thursday (25 August 2016).       The scheduled payment marks the end of the company’s financial restructuring, which began in August ...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 10:42 am

Saudi American Glass wins projects worth SR 20 million

Saudi American Glass [SAG], a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC and a leading processor of architectural high-performance flat glass across the Middle East, has signed new projects valued over SR 20 million in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   The new projects awarded to SAG include...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 10:30 am

University of Jordan Students step into the Driver’s Seat to facilitate business growth through innovation

students from the school of Business at the University of Jordan recently embarked on a journey to discover career opportunities that create value, drive innovation and facilitate unprecedented organizational success. These students were taken on road-trip of lifetime by one of the Middle...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 9:49 am

Future Concrete Conference in Beirut to focus on construction site management

 Advanced Construction and Technology Services (ACTS), a leading consulting organisation in the field of construction materials and geotechnical engineering, has announced this year’s international Future Concrete conference will focus on managing construction sites, in response to...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 9:34 am

Active DMC to Handle HintHunt’s Communications Campaign in the UAE

 Active (Digital. Marketing. Communications) has been appointed as the PR and communications Agency for HintHunt Dubai, the leading escape game destination in Dubai. Active DMC will be handling the Communications campaign for HintHunt in the UAE, promoting the unique games it offers to...

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Business & Money | Monday 22 August, 2016 8:55 am

new regulations in the GCC set to strengthen capital markets: EY

The MENA region witnessed six IPOs in Q2 2016, collectively raising US$397.2m, a 40% decrease in volume and 81% decrease in value compared to Q1 2016.   Phil Gandier, MENA Transaction Advisory Services Leader, EY, says:  “Given the recent trends, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are...

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