Business & Money | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 3:48 pm

DAMAC awards AED 424 million construction contract to Arabtec to build additional villa clusters at AKOYA Oxygen

DAMAC Properties has awarded another construction contract worth AED 424 million to Arabtec to build additional villas in AKOYA Oxygen. EFECO (Emirates Falcon Electromechanical Co.), a subsidiary of Arabtec, will be carrying out the MEP works for the project.   This is the second...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 3:31 pm

Kuwait Investment Forum 2018 puts spotlight on robust opportunities for investors in Kuwait

The Kuwait Investment Forum 2018 (KIF 2018) to be held on March 20 and 21 in Kuwait City is putting the spotlight on the robust investment opportunities in Kuwait for local, regional and international investors. Held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber, KIF...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 3:23 pm

DUR Hospitality signs franchise agreement with IHG® for Crowne Plaza in Riyadh

Dur Hospitality is a publicly listed Saudi hospitality company established in 1976, that owns, develops, and manages a broad range of hospitality and residential properties across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its 2.37 billion Riyals diversified portfolio encompasses more than 20 properties, in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 3:20 pm

ECA and ITFC consider collaboration in Africa


Cooperation for the development of trade in Africa was at the heart of the discussions yesterday, during a meeting between Mrs. Lilia Hachem Naas, Director of the ECA Office in North Africa  and Mr. Hani Sonbol, CEO of the  International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 3:11 pm

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi concludes the fifth edition of its Astrolabe Career Forum activities

Under the theme “Explore, connect and shape your professional future” and to foster creative and innovative thinking among its students, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi organized the fifth edition of its Astrolabe Career Forum activities at the university’s campus in Al Reem Island, ...

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Government | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 2:55 pm

Dubai Customs commemorates 30th anniversary of the Harmonized System

Dubai Customs joined the international customs community in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) Convention On this occasion, and in parallel with the World Customs Organization’s HS celebrations, the Tariff and Origin Department...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 2:51 pm

Jawaher Al Qasimi: Equal opportunities for women and men ensures continued civilisation process

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), affirmed that the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in empowering women constitute an exemplary effort. Women's social, economic,...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 2:45 pm

New PhD from AUS to help realize UAE economic goals

American University of Sharjah has announced the launch of its new doctoral program, a PhD in Engineering Systems Management.   The new program will fill demand for highly qualified systems management professionals and researchers in the Middle East, borne out of the region’s rapid ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 2:41 pm

Dubai WoodShow offers the latest woodworking technology in the world

Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions, organisers of Dubai WoodShow, held a press conference in Saudi Arabia to unveil the details of the 13th edition of this year's Dubai WoodShow, which will be held from March 12 and 14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.   Dawood Al Shezawi, President...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 March, 2018 10:20 am

Airbus to demonstrate advantage of utilizing Hybrid Critical Communications solutions at ISNR 2018

Airbus will be throwing the spotlight on the key benefits and advantages to be gained from using Hybrid Critical Communications solutions at the 'Future Policing' forum during their participation at this year's edition of the International Exhibition of National Security and Resilience...

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