Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 2:50 pm

Mohammed Al Thani: Statistics Are Essential in Building Strong Cohesive Societies

Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani, Chairperson of the Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD), emphasized that last year’s Sharjah census had facilitated launching an array of initiatives tailored to meet the needs of those it had identified as requiring special attention....

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 2:47 pm

Doha Bank Celebrates Achievements of its Employees at Monthly Employee Recognition Awards

Doha Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Qatar, recently hosted its monthly Employee Recognition Award ceremony, to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of the Bank’s staff members from various departments. The awards for the months of September and October were presented to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 2:40 pm

Emaar Launches Emaar Residences, 3rd residential project in Jeddah Gate

Emaar Middle East will hand over its Emaar Square offices in Jeddah Gate, an elegant masterplannned community located centrally in the city, to investors and business owners starting this month.   With the final touches to the dedicated office precinct being completed, Jeddah Gate is...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 2:35 pm

Dubai Wholesale City Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with China Commodity City Group

Dubai Wholesale City, a global integrated wholesale trading hub and member of TECOM Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The China Commodity City (CCC) Group, the world's largest exporter of goods, in China’s Zhejiang Province.   Aiming to build a...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 2:25 pm

The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association (GBSA) Highlights Debt Capital Market Opportunities at Kuwait Conference

 The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association (GBSA) in partnership with Kuwait Financial Center - Markaz held a debt capital market conference in Kuwait. The conference gathered senior government officials with over 100 thought leaders from the corporate, financial, legal, diplomatic and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 2:23 pm

Summertown Interiors presents first company Sustainability Report

Summertown Interiors, the UAE’s leading fit-out contractor specialising in green interiors, has presented its first Sustainability Report (2015/16). Prepared in accordance with the Global Initiative’s (GRI) G4 guidelines, the report represents an important milestone for the company as...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 2:19 pm

Dubai Hosts Biggest International Conference on Quinoa

Leaders, scientists and experts from around the world gathered today at one of the biggest international conferences dedicated to quinoa since 2013 was declared the International Year of Quinoa by the United Nations.   More than 150 leaders, policymakers, scientists, experts and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 1:10 pm

Empower goes green by implementing E-Bills

In line with Dubai Smart Vision and keeping up with the long-term ‘A Green Economy for Sustainable Development’ national initiative, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, will stop issuing printed paper...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 12:24 pm

INDEX Holding Acquires Dubai chamber CSR Label for the Second Consecutive year

In recognition for its unprecedented effort in social welfare, INDEX Holding received the Dubai Chamber of Commerce CSR Label for the second consecutive year, for its corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts. The ceremony hosted at the Dubai Chamber’s premises was attended...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 December, 2016 11:48 am

Oman to Host Country’s First Smart City Conference & Expo 28 & 29 March 2017

With the support and cooperation of the Smart Cities Council and Information Technology Authority- ITA , the Sultanate of Oman will host the first conference and exhibition dedicated to discussing the economic value and benefits for citizens when implementing smart cities projects in the...

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