Business & Money | Thursday 5 February, 2015 9:38 am

Innovation agenda a key focus for GCC governments, says GPCA

Regional governments have put innovation front and center on their national agenda, as evidenced by the growing R&D budgets in the Arabian Gulf, said the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA). With Saudi Arabia and Qatar making up the top 40 investors in research and development...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 February, 2015 1:22 am

Right Selection group unveils speaker plans for 2015

Right Selection Group known for inviting extremely influential and experienced speakers to Dubai have unveiled their speaker schedule for 2015. The list includes global thought leaders who by their learnings are expected to inspire success in the region.Speaker schedule 2015:Ron Kaufman – 4th...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 February, 2015 12:04 am

Jubail to get thousands of new houses

Several leading Saudi companies are planning to build thousands of houses for new employees in Jubail Industrial City.The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) is preparing to start construction on 8,000 units that will be completed at the end of 2016. This is a result of the expansion of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 6:34 pm

IDF Oman – Oman’s Premier International Interior Design, Décor & Furniture Exhibition

Interior Design, Décor & Furniture Exhibition which is organized by Al Nimr Expo, under the patronage of the Ministry of Housing, Sultanate of Oman will be held from 17 – 19 February, 2015 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Seeb.The Exhibition will be inaugurated by H.E. Sheikha...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 4:25 pm

GOIC: COVERTECH’s Official Sponsor

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) took part in the International Exhibition for Wall and Floor Covering Technologies (COVERTECH) as the official sponsor of the event. The exhibition was inaugurated today and will continue from the 4th till the 6th of February, 2015 at Doha...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 8:28 am

ARCAPITA SELLS PODS FOR MORE THAN US$1 BILLION

Arcapita, the global investment management firm, announced today the sale of PODS, Inc. (“PODS”), the leading provider of portable storage and moving solutions for residential and business customers in North America, to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (“OTPP”) for a transaction value in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 8:14 am

Machinex Arabia 2015 leads Kingdom’s industrial drive

The stage is set in Jeddah for hosting the 2015 MACHINEX ARABIA from 9-12 February at Jeddah Center for Forums and Events with the participation of more than 150 national and international companies.The fifth edition of MACHINEX ARABIA is organized by Al Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE). It...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 2:51 pm

NAS HOLDING APPOINTS BANDER AL-MOHANNA AS CEO OF THE GROUP

The National Air Services Group (NAS Holding) announced the appointment of Mr. Bandar Al-Muhanna as Chief Executive Officer of the Group, replacing HE Mr. Sulaiman Al-Hamdan, former CEO of the Group.Mr. Ayed Al Jeaid, Chairman of the Board at NAS Holding, commented on the new appointment, "We...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 7:55 am

King’s resolutions will give stability to housing sector

Welcoming the resolutions by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the chairman of the Housing Committee in Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, Khalid Bashoair, said on Monday the housing and real estate sector will witness stability within the next five years.He was speaking at a meeting, which...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 1:07 am

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY FIRST OFFERING IN 2015 EXPECTED TO FUEL MOMENTUM OF 2014 SUCCESS

After capping a historically successful year in 2014, King Abdullah Economic City is set to start the new year with a bang by showcasing its prestigious “Golf Community” land plots and villas. The luxury high-end residential offering is considered to be one of the most premium communities of...

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