Business & Money | Sunday 31 January, 2021 1:30 pm

Royal Commission for AlUla and SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES (SAUDIA) seal partnership for domestic campaign

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, SAUDIA, have signed a SAR 4million memorandum of understanding (MOU) which includes joint marketing and promotional activity to ensure AlUla is top of mind as a year-round destination for Saudi residents in...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 January, 2021 12:21 pm

VIRGIN HYPERLOOP UNVEILS PASSENGER EXPERIENCE VISION

 Just months after their first passenger testing, Virgin Hyperloop today unveiled its vision for the future hyperloop experience. The newly-released concept video takes the viewer step-by-step through a hyperloop journey, from arriving at the portal to boarding the pod. DP World, the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 January, 2021 9:36 am

Biggest trends in sustainable construction for 2021 - Safdar Badami, Managing Director, Al Muqarram Group

The Covid-19 outbreak put many sectors at a standstill, with building and construction recording a moderate growth since the pandemic struck.However, the Middle East and Africa, in general, have done well in controlling the pandemic. Though it has led to an economic slowdown, there is a chance of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2021 5:19 pm

HRH Crown Prince Reveals Vision for Riyadh

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will announce a new development for Riyadh as part of its efforts to expand economic diversification through urban centers. HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a conversation with...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2021 2:28 pm

Mastercard Pledges Net Zero Emissions; Innovates for Collective Climate Action

Mastercard is furthering its commitment to create a more sustainable and inclusive digital economy, with a pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050.  Understanding that economic growth cannot come at the expense of the planet, the company’s global action plan aims to continue to reduce...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2021 10:21 am

The Dubai Police Council of People of Determination partners with the ENTERTAINER business to gift employees with VIP access to its popular app, the ENTERTAINER

The Dubai Police Council of People of Determination has partnered with the ENTERTAINER business, a leading provider of loyalty solutions, to offer its employees VIP access to the ENTERTAINER. The Dubai Police aims to promote inclusivity through The Dubai Police Council of People of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2021 9:44 am

Investment Minister: Saudi Arabia dealt with COVID-19 pandemic with high resilience, gained investors' confidence

The Minister of Investment, Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has dealt with the repercussions of COVID-19 pandemic in a manner that surpassed many countries, through the leadership that demonstrated the Kingdom's resilience and its superior ability to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2021 4:03 am

Newly launched Quara Finance set to provide advanced financial technology solutions for consumers and SMEs

Quara Finance, a leading Saudi company providing Sharia-compliant financial services, has announced the appointment of Mr. Ehab bin Mahmoud Hassoubah as its new Chief Executive. Mr. Hassoubah will lead on Quara Finance’s new business strategy aimed at further developing its innovative...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 January, 2021 2:08 pm

OPEC Fund Supports Post-COVID-19 African Infrastructure With $50m Loan to Africa Finance Corporation

VIENNA--(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)-- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) have signed a $50 million loan agreement to help finance and build infrastructure needed for Africa’s post-COVID recovery. This represents the first direct...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 January, 2021 12:53 pm

U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council Names Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic, CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic, Co-Chairman of Board of Directors

Today, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council named Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic, Chief Executive Officer and President of Cleveland Clinic, as Co- Chairman of its Board of Directors. Dr. Mihaljevic joins H.E. Waleed al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, Deputy Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company, who serves ...

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