Business & Money | Thursday 16 March, 2017 5:00 am

Qatar First Bank announces 2016 year-end financial results

Qatar First Bank L.L.C. (Public) “QFB”, a leading Shari’ah compliant bank based in Qatar and listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), has released its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2016 and announced the launch of the second phase of its cost rationalisation...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 March, 2017 4:59 am

Fenergo Signs First Spanish Banking Client for Client Lifecycle Management Technology

Fenergo, the leading provider of Client Lifecycle Management software solutions for investment, corporate and private banks, has announced its foray into Spain by providing its flagship software platform to a major European bank to ensure lifecycle compliance with a broad range of global and local...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 8:05 pm

Insurance Innovations 2017 featured Key stakeholders in the MENA Insurance Industry in a two-day conference highlighting the importance of Innovation

Insurance Innovations Conference closed the curtains on a successful two-day event yesterday at the Nassima Royal Hotel in Dubai. The conference witnessed key stakeholders in the insurance industry come together and engage in a dialogue on the role of innovation in insurance and major trends...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 1:28 pm

The 3rd Annual Power and Transmission Summit 2017 was successfully launched

The 3rd Annual Power and Transmission Summit 2017 was successfully launched at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel, Saudi Arabia today. This conference is endorsed & supported by Royal Commission of Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The summit is organized by Nispana Innovative Platforms in association...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 1:08 pm

Starbucks launches Trio Macchiato this spring

Marking the start of a wonderful spring season, Starbucks launches its Trio Macchiato:  a new Maple Macchiato, Date Macchiato and of course, the favorite Caramel Macchiato, a combination that brings coffee lovers a choice of espresso and their favorite Starbucks beverages. The Maple...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 9:59 am

Doha Bank named ‘Best Trade Finance Bank’ in Qatar at Global Finance Awards 2017

Doha Bank, one of Qatar’s largest private commercial banks, was named the Best Trade Finance Bank in Qatar at the Global Finance Awards 2017. Awarded by the Global Finance magazine, the annual award is considered one of the most prestigious in the banking and finance world, and recognizes...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 March, 2017 9:48 am

World capital market regulators launch first Asia Pacific hub

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) – the world’s leading body of capital market regulators which oversee markets worth over $140 trillion – launched its first-ever Asia Pacific Hub in Malaysia. The Hub is intended to further develop capital markets...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 8:17 pm

SAP Invests USD 200 Million in UAE and Opens New MENA HQ

  Senior Officials Attend Opening Ceremony at MENA Headquarters in Dubai Internet City  Investment to Include New UAE Cloud Data Center      SAP SE today announced a five-year USD 200 million investment in the UAE, underpinning objectives outlined by the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 6:00 pm

The First Finance Company named 2016’s ‘Most Innovative Finance Company’ by International Finance Magazine

In recognition of the creative efforts it made throughout the year, First Finance Company (FFC), a subsidiary of Barwa Bank Group, has earned the title of ‘Most Innovative Finance Company’ in Qatar 2016, at the International Finance Magazine (IFM) Awards, which was held at the JW...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 5:59 pm

wasl Launches Karama Bazaar

wasl Asset Management, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, has announced the launch of wasl Karama Bazaar, which will provide free stalls for Emirati small business owners. The event will be hosted at the Karama Central Market within wasl buildings, and...

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