Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 2:13 pm

‘STRONG’ ECONOMY CAN COPE WITH DECLINING OIL PRICES FOR NOW

Saudi Arabia’s efforts to deepen its financial sector are gaining pace, with key developments, such as an expansion of the non-bank segment and greater resource mobilisation, serving as signs that the market is maturing, the Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) Fahad Al Mubarak...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:42 pm

RICHARD MILLE OPENS A NEW BOUTIQUE ON AVENUE MATIGNON

Richard Mille has chosen to pay tribute to his female clientele by opening a new boutique in the heart of one of Paris’ finest and most prestigious avenues, renowned for its many art galleries, elegant cafés and luxury boutiques.Peter Harrison, CEO of Richard Mille Europe Middle East and Africa...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:35 pm

King Abdullah Port Celebrates Arrival of First Maersk Vessels

King Abdullah Port, owned and developed by Ports Development Company, and Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipping company, celebrated recently their partnership for Maersk Line to begin operations at King Abdullah Port, where the port will receive its vessels and containers. The...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:45 am

Middle East Stone Show Shines as Exhibitors Bring Cutting-Edge Products to the Region

Exhibitors are showcasing the latest and greatest products in the stone industry, with the largest selection of marble, stone and ceramic products ever assembled in the region on display at the Middle East Stone Show, which is running until May 21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With more than...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:17 am

Qatar Career Forum 2015 validation session concludes with positive plans and outcomes

Qatar Career Fair (QCF), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), recently held a validation session expanding on the outcomes and issues addressed during the Qatar Career Forum 2015.The Forum was part of QCF’s continued efforts in supporting Qatar...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:59 am

OPEX 2015 Opens its Doors to Saudis

The 4th Omani Products Exhibition (OPEX) inaugurated by Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah Minister of Commerce and Industry Monday night in Jeddah with over 100 Omani firms showcasing their products and services to the Saudi market. The opening ceremony was also attended by H.E. Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 2:23 pm

Kingdom’s worker accommodations in desperate need of solutions

Anan Iskan, a Saudi company that specializes in building residential facilities for foreign workers, held an awareness seminar on workers’ rights and housing solutions. The seminar came amid continuing concerns over slum conditions for workers in major cities all over the Kingdom, which continue...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 1:56 pm

BankersLab® Partners with Qarar to Bring Innovative Learning Solutions to the Middle East

BankersLab®, a leading provider of simulation-based training for the retail banking industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Dubai advanced analytics consultancy firm Qarar. BankersLab and Qarar’s shared vision for the partnership is to better prepare retail lending professionals...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 1:54 pm

Chevron Al Khalij provides locally-blended Premium Havoline® Engine Oil Products for the GCC

Chevron Al Khalij announced that its premium range of motor oils under the Caltex Havoline® brand is now manufactured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at a world class plant, utilizing global formulations to ensure continued consistency and reliability in the quality and availability of products...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 1:47 pm

Jacqui Hewett Expanding Tonic's Online Offering and Winning Accounts Based on her Bold Approach to Planning

Since joining Tonic Media as General Manager in January this year, Jacqui Hewett has been focusing on expanding the digital media arm of the business, strengthening the department's capability in understanding what the market demands today and anticipating what it will demand in the future.Jacqui...

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