Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 12:47 pm

BCG Outlines Critical Actions that E&P Companies in the GCC Must Take to Survive in Today’s Uncertain Business Environment

A new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm and the world’s leading advisor on business strategy, delves into the challenges faced by Exploration & Production (E&P) companies here in the GCC region. The fact is, these are trying times...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 12:38 pm

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY LAUNCHES “TOMOUH” PROGRAM

Under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal-Governor of Makkah Province, King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has signed a contract with King Abdulaziz University (KAAU) to train 1,000 male and female students from Rabigh and nearby towns. The program is designed to develop the high school...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 11:58 am

“Tasneef” Continues its Efforts to Support the Arab Maritime Sector

During a Visit to the Arab League and the Egyptian Ministry of Transport     In virtue of its role as the first Arab classification society developing standards and specifications in the field of maritime navigation, and issuing compliance and inspection certificates for ships...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 11:52 am

3M Strengthens Investment in Government Sector

Forms New Government Relations Entity for MEA Region and Appoints GCC Nationals as Government Relations Managers for Gulf and KSA In January this year, 3M announced the creation of a new Government Relations Organization for the Middle East and Africa region, led by Walid Sowaidan, Area Director ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 10:55 am

Barwa Bank net profit up by 4% for the first quarter of 2015

On the heels of a record performance marking the fiscal year 2014, Barwa Bank, Qatar’s most progressive Shari’ah compliant service provider, capped the first quarter of 2015 with equally remarkable results.    The results showed that the bank’s net profit soared by ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 28 June, 2015 10:37 am

Virgin Mobile invites Saudi Arabian youth to guide animated story

A man is driving along a Saudi Arabian road. Suddenly a police car appears in front of him. He has a red button on his dashboard. What happens next? This is the question Virgin Mobile is asking on its social media channels as it launches an animated film first for Saudi Arabia. Over the next...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 10:36 am

DAMAC Properties Launches the new ‘Paramount Residences at the Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences’ in Dubai

Set to be the most Exclusive Residences in the Burj Area;   Flexible Investments to Suit Every Need DAMAC Properties, Dubai’s leading luxury real estate developer, has announced its latest hospitality project in collaboration with Paramount Hotels & Resorts.   The ...

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Beauty & Style | Sunday 28 June, 2015 10:16 am

Be summer-ready with Flormar’s expressive nail enamels

Bring elegance and style to any look with Flormars pearly and pastel nail enamels this summer. With pretty nudes and vibrant pinks to ruddy browns, purples and bright yellows, Flormar ensures beauty and long-lasting style in a bottle.    With a growing trend for pearly, glossy...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 10:07 am

GCC SERVICE OLYMPIAN AWARDS REVAMPED & EXPANDED

The GCC’s prestigious Service Olympian Awards, the only independent honours which recognise the region’s customer service leaders, has been revamped and expanded this year in line with the sector’s increasing competitiveness role. The 2015 awards, which are free-to-enter for...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 June, 2015 9:00 am

BURJ MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AWARDED BEST TALL BUILDING AWARD IN THE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA REGION

Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi's leading listed property company, is pleased to announce that the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi has been awarded the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 2015 Best Tall Building Award for the Middle East & ...

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