Business & Money | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 7:22 am

Caroline Foster Kenny Appointed CEO, IPG Mediabrands, EMEA

Henry Tajer, Global CEO of IPG Mediabrands, today has announced the appointmentof Caroline Foster Kenny as CEO of IPG Mediabrands across...

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 2:45 am

Saudi Arabian firms display mixed sentiments for Q3, 2016

Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East Ltd (D&B) in association with the National Commercial Bank released the D&B Business Optimism Index (BOI) survey for Saudi Arabia for Q3, 2016. The survey reveals mixed sentiments for firms in Saudi Arabia.  “Despite some recovery in ...

More Details

Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 3:22 pm

Moroccan, Omani and Egyptian photographers won Almarai-National Geographic Competition

Almarai Company and National Geographic Abu Dhabi announced names of the winners in the fourth photography competition 2016 titled: “Cuisine and Flavors of our Arab Countries”. The competition got fierce rivalry between the entrants and high level of creativity in the contesting...

More Details

Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 3:09 pm

DAMAC Properties Launches AKOYA Imagine Plots

DAMAC Properties today announces the release of AKOYA Imagine plots within an international golf community. The leading luxury real estate developer is providing the opportunity for investors to purchase land plots in a thriving community, comprised of colourful villas and featuring low annual...

More Details

Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 3:06 pm

Deadline for Islamic Economy Award 2016 extended till Thursday, August 11

Due to popular demand, the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) has extended the deadline for the 2016 Islamic Economy Award until August 11.    There will be no more extensions after August 11, the centre warns, however, and the winners will be announced at the Global...

More Details

Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 10:20 am

Doha Bank named ‘Qatar Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year’ at Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2016

Adding yet another accolade to its growing trophy cabinet, Doha Bank, the largest private commercial bank in Qatar, has won the award for ‘Qatar Domestic Trade Finance Bank of the Year’ at the ‘Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2016’ held recently in Singapore. The annual...

More Details

Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 9:45 am

Mastercard and PAYFORT bring safe, convenient and seamless e-commerce and mobile payment solutions to the Middle East

With the Middle East anticipating a significant growth in e-commerce in the coming years, Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, and PAYFORT, the Arab world’s leading online payment service provider, have announced a strategic collaboration to introduce the...

More Details

Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 9:35 am

Mashreq Qatar enhances retail banking leadership in Qatar with new Head of Retail Banking

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the GCC, has announced the appointment of Tooran Asif as the new Head of Retail Banking in Qatar.    A seasoned financial service professional with several years of experience in senior leadership roles across Asia, Middle East...

More Details

Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 9:27 am

Emirates NBD CIO Weekly: More of the Same

Global equity markets continue to be range-bound, in spite of the ongoing easing efforts by policy makers, not least the monetary stimulus announced Thursday by the BOE’s governor and the monetary and fiscal measures devised by the Japanese authorities. In spite of the strong US...

More Details

Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 8:28 am

BLOOVO.COM’s research reveals that strong employer brand is a key decision-making factor for 47% of GCC job seekers

Latest research by online social recruitment platform BLOOVO.COM reveals that job seekers consider employer branding one of the top factors when applying for new jobs. 47.4% hold that brand reputation is the single most important criteria when looking for suitable positions.   The...

More Details