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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Business & Money | Thursday 2 March, 2017 1:44 pm

TATA Motors, United Diesel partner with Emirates NBD

TATA Motors Limited and United Diesel LLC have signed an agreement with Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region and a major player in the vehicle finance space, to offer financial services to customers of TATA Motors Commercial Vehicles. Under the agreement, Emirates NBD will extend credit for...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 March, 2017 12:20 pm

Finnish Private Sawmills from the Arctic Circle Participate for the First Time at Dubai Wood Show 2017

   Wood from Finland, a Finnish government export program, will be participating in the upcoming Dubai Wood Show showcasing 10 Finnish sawmills. This will be the first time that private Finnish sawmills from the Arctic Circle will participate at the event which is taking place at the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 March, 2017 8:57 am

Bupa Arabia honor Abudawood Trading Company for their distinct strategic partnership

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance has honored Ismail Abudawood Trading Company for its distinct strategic partnership. Throughout this prosperous partnership of 16 years, Bupa Arabia has provided the best and finest in  healthcare services for Abudawood’s employees, who number over...

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