Business & Money | Saturday 4 March, 2017 7:43 am

Oil rises as OPEC sticks to output pledges

Oil reversed earlier losses on Wednesday as investors took heart from strict compliance of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with its pledge to cut output, although evidence of increasing US production capped gains. OPEC reduced its oil output for a second month in...

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Business & Money | Saturday 4 March, 2017 1:45 am

DIHAD Supports Orphaned Refugees Through ‘Fly For Peace’ Campaign

In a first-of-its-kind campaign in the Middle East, a ‘Fly For Peace’ exhibition will take place at DIHAD Conference & Exhibition happening from 21st to 23rd of March, 2017 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,  featuring orphaned refugees’...

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Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 3:15 pm

Dubai Industrial Park Concludes Participation at Gulfood 2017

Dubai Industrial Park’s Light Industrial Units and Refrigerated Warehouses Receive High Interest from SMEs  Dubai Wholesale City (DWSC), a global integrated wholesale trading hub and member of TECOM Group, has concluded its successful participation at one of the region’s largest ...

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Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 3:07 pm

BARCLAYS NAMED ‘BEST PRIVATE BANK’ IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Recognising Barclays’ “Integrated Banking Model” & Quality service  Barclays was named ‘Best Private Bank’ in the United Arab Emirates during the ‘Middle East Banking Awards ceremony’, which is organised by EMEA Finance, a leading banking and...

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Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 8:48 am

Uber and Careem banned from airport pickup

Picking up passengers from airports using private cars or ride-hailing services such as Uber and Careem is considered a traffic violation that is punishable by law, according to the General Directorate of Traffic. Saudis using private vehicles are also banned from picking up passengers at the...

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Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 8:00 am

Qumra 2017 to host over 100 international film experts including festival directors, producers, sales agents and consultants

The third edition of Qumra, the annual industry event by the Doha Film Institute aimed at mentoring and promoting the new generation of filmmakers, will host over 100 international film industry experts including festival directors, producers, fund managers, sales professionals, script consultants, ...

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Business & Money | Friday 3 March, 2017 7:14 am

UFI announces 2017 Global Congress theme:“Raising the Odds - Pressures and Profits in the Exhibition Industry”

the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced the theme of this year’s UFI Global Congress: “Raising the Odds - Pressures and Profits in the Exhibition Industry”. The event takes place 1-4 November 2017 in Johannesburg (South Africa). UFI’s Global...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 March, 2017 2:00 pm

A321neo powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines receives type certification

Customers to benefit from two engine options Following a comprehensive flight test programme, the A321neo powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines has been granted joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 March, 2017 1:57 pm

Henley & Partners Opens Office in St. Lucia to Promote its Citizenship-by-Investment Program

  International citizenship and residence advisory firm, Henley & Partners, is opening a new Caribbean office in St. Lucia. This marks the firm’s fourth office in the Caribbean region and 27th globally, two of which are located in the Middle East, in Dubai and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 March, 2017 1:51 pm

Alstom showcases its complete rail transport solutions at Eurasia Rail Turkey 2017

   Alstom will be present in Eurasia Rail – the third biggest rolling stock rail industry exhibition in the world and the largest in the Eurasia Region – from 2-4 March 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. The company will showcase its complete rail transport solutions from urban to...

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