Business & Money | Thursday 17 November, 2016 3:49 pm

Ithmar Capital and the World Bank announce creation of Green Growth Infrastructure Facility

The World Bank Group and Ithmar Capital, a Moroccan Sovereign Investment Fund, have entered into a memorandum of understanding relating to the establishment of a Green Growth Infrastructure Facility for Africa (GGIF Africa), the first pan-African fund dedicated to green investment in the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 November, 2016 3:43 pm

SABIC ‘strategic partner’ to MISK Global Forum in support of youth empowerment

SABIC is a “strategic partner” to the three-day MISK Global Forum, which opened in Riyadh on November 15 in the presence of global organization leaders, representatives from the public and private sectors, international and local media, and a large number of young people from Saudi...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 November, 2016 3:35 pm

World-renowned motivational speaker Nick Vujicic to Inspire UAE Residents at Dubai Sports City This Weekend

World-renowned motivational speaker Nick Vujicic will encourage and inspire UAE residents based on his own amazing journey when he takes to the stage at a special ‘Night of Hope with Nick’ event this weekend.  The event, which is hosted at Dubai Sports City in association...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 November, 2016 2:56 pm

Arabian Business Names Eventtus’s CEO as the Entrepreneur of The Year

In recognition of her outstanding work as a young inspiring entrepreneur, Arabian Business StartUp has awarded Mai Medhat, CEO Eventtus as Entrepreneur of the year.  The announcement was made during the 2016 Arabian Business StartUp Awards ceremony, which took place yesterday in Dubai. In...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 November, 2016 2:53 pm

Mada Center Supports the Entrepreneurial Ambitions of People With Disabilities during Global Entrepreneurship Week

 The Qatar Assistive Technology Center (Mada) that operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Transport and Communications recently took part in Global Entrepreneurship Week, November 13 to 17 in Qatar, with the aim of supporting persons with disabilities (PWDs) as viable members of the...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 17 November, 2016 2:43 pm

KidsRights announces finalists for International Children’s Peace Prize 2016

Today, ahead the eve of Universal Children’s Day, International children’s rights organisation KidsRights has announced the three finalists for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2016. From a record number of 120 international entries, the Expert Committee chose Divina from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 November, 2016 2:15 pm

Al Qasba Celebrates Sharjah’s First Ever Indian Fest

The UAE’s first ever Indian Fest got underway yesterday (Wednesday) at Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure destination, with the opening of the inaugural festival to celebrate Indian culture and traditions enjoying a huge public turnout.     Continuing until Saturday,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 November, 2016 2:11 pm

Saudi Exports to take part in ‘The Big 5’ Dubai show

The Saudi Export Development Authority (Saudi Exports) announced its participation in the upcoming “The Big 5” trade show which will be held at Dubai World Trade Center on November 21-24, 2016. The four-day event is the largest gathering dedicated to construction, contracting and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 November, 2016 2:08 pm

Hilton Hotels in Ras Al Khaimah Celebrate Hilton’s Annual Global Month of Service

17 November 2016 In celebration of Hilton’s annual Global Month of Service throughout October, Hilton’s hotels in Ras Al Khaimah volunteered with RAK Public Works and RAK Autism Centre. Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa, Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort, Al Hamra Residence...

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Healthcare | Thursday 17 November, 2016 1:58 pm

Julphar launches the first game app in the region to help children select healthy food

Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, the largest generic pharmaceutical company in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has launched Calvitalis – the first educational game application in the region that educates children and help them make a difference between healthy and unhealthy...

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