Business & Money | Monday 14 March, 2016 12:30 pm

Qatar’s Construction Market: A World of Opportunities

New studies and reports signal continued evidence of Qatar’s construction growth despite the drop in oil prices, driven by the National Vision (QNV) 2030 – the country’s economic diversification policy – as well as the rapid approaching deadline for the 2022 FIFA World Cup...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 March, 2016 11:50 am

Marka to Launch the Region’s First Exclusive Shiseido Beauty Boutique

Marka PJSC (DFM: MARKA), the first public joint stock retail operator in the UAE, announces a strategic  partnership with the leading Japanese Beauty brand, Shiseido, marking the launch of the region’s first Shiseido Beauty Boutique, located at Dubai’s premier outdoor retail space, ...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 March, 2016 11:48 am

ICBA and CRDF Global Launch Major Competition for Arab Women Scientists

Celebrating this year's theme of gender parity for the International Women's Day, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and CRDF Global announced today the launch of a joint research grant competition for early-career Arab women scientists collaborating with US...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 March, 2016 11:29 am

49% of Respondents Expect Business Conditions to Improve in the Next Year

41% of respondents in Saudi Arabia have a positive outlook on the future of the economy in the country, according to the most recent Bayt.com Middle East and North Africa Consumer Confidence Index survey, which was conducted by Bayt.com, the Middle East’s number one job site, and YouGov, a...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 March, 2016 10:47 am

The Region’s Foremost Platform for Security and National Resilience to Kick Off Tomorrow in Abu Dhabi

Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the events of the seventh edition of the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016) will kick off tomorrow, Tuesday, 15...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 March, 2016 3:57 am

Easy Taxi Sends Drivers Back to School!

 As drivers are the company’s backbone, Easy Taxi is currently giving all registered drivers excessive training to help them thrive in today’s competitive business environment. Ensuring that drivers are properly trained is a crucial step when providing high quality service for...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 March, 2016 1:40 am

Jobs boost as downstream industries reach new deals

The Fourth Downstream Forum in Jubail Industrial City was marked by the signing of 15 allocation agreements for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and logistics, says Abdulaziz Noorudeen Atarji, general supervisor of the forum, and general manager of strategic planning and investment development...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 March, 2016 1:25 am

The 32nd Gulf Traffic Week Events Kick off in Abu Dhabi

Under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, opened the 32nd Gulf Traffic Week (Sunday) morning. The opening ceremony took place at...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 March, 2016 6:06 pm

Alkhabeer Capital Board of Directors Approves Company's 2015 Financial Results

Alkhabeer Capital, the asset management and investment firm headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the audited financial statements for 2015.   Alkhabeer Capital’s net income for 2015 amounted to SAR 67.15 million, marking an ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 March, 2016 3:54 pm

Complex issues for regional CEOs

Knowledge fuels growth. Challenges lead to innovation. In 2016, the C-suite management of listed companies faces an enormous task of creating value for shareholders in an environment where GCC stock markets shed a whopping $200 billion in combined market capitalization in 2015.   Last...

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