Business & Money | Thursday 25 August, 2016 9:27 am

Full Saudization of telecom sector expected by Sept. 2

Complete Saudization of the local telecommunications sector will come into effect after ten days in accordance with an order issued by the Minister Labor and Social Development Mufrej Al-Haqabani. The ministry is training about 40,000 male and female Saudis to work in the telecommunications sector ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 August, 2016 2:40 pm

Azizi Developments announces AED 750 million flagship property: Azizi Mina – Hotel Apartments

Azizi Developments, a leading UAE-based real estate developer with a global reach into many international markets, has announced the launch of its 178-unit Azizi Mina Hotel Apartments project located on The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.    According to the developers, the property is now...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 August, 2016 1:46 pm

World Islamic Banking Conference set to strengthen the ethical proposition of Islamic finance

In strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Bahrain, WIBC 2016 is set to gather over 1300 leaders onto a single platform to chart new areas of growth, address economic uncertainties, and unlock opportunities available for the global Islamic finance industry. The event will be held at the Gulf ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 August, 2016 11:35 am

Doha Bank announces latest Al Dana millionaire winner

Doha Bank today announced the latest winners of its Al Dana Savings Scheme at a draw held at the Bank’s headquarters in West Bay. The fourth monthly draw of 2016 produced a total of 54 winners, among them ISRAA ELGENED SALIH MUSTAFA who became the newest addition to the ever-expanding ranks...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 August, 2016 11:31 am

World class property developments set to go head-to-head at Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets

A cast of 37 stellar names are in the running for the prestigious 2016 Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets which recognises outstanding concepts in real estate development and architecture from around the world.   Judges from 16 organisations, including chartered surveyors, academics,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 August, 2016 11:23 am

Qatar’s retail market remains stable in the face of challenging economic conditions

 Qatar’s prime retail malls continue to enjoy relatively stable rentals and high occupancy rates, despite the ever increasing supply and the emergence of weaker consumer confidence, according to the H1 2016 Qatar MarketView by global real estate consultancy firm CBRE.  Villagio...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 August, 2016 11:08 am

Sloanes Real Estate Celebrates Construction Milestone

Sloanes Real Estate Brokers, a subsidiary of the SABBAN Group of Companies, has confirmed that the topping out of the superstructure for Tower ONE on ‘Bayat Plaza’ has been completed.    Located off the intersection of Madina Road and King Abdullah Road in Jeddah, the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 August, 2016 11:06 am

Rasasi Announces e-Commerce Partnership with Souq.com

Rasasi Perfumes, one of the leading perfume brands in the Middle East, announced a new partnership with leading e-retailer Souq.com, marking the company’s foray into the fast-growing online retail space. The collaboration will cover the UAE in the initial phase, expanding to other regions in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 August, 2016 10:54 am

Al Ain Water aims to further strengthen market position with the launch of Al Ain ZERO

In a bid to further strengthen its market position, Al Ain Water, the fastest growing bottled water brand in the Region, has announced the expansion of its product portfolio with the introduction of Al Ain ZERO, a new sodium-free bottled water variant. This launch aims at showcasing the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 August, 2016 8:44 am

Alucopanel Middle East Opens First Ever A2 Aluminum Composite Panel (ACP) Factory in UAE

Following the release of the new fire code by the UAE Civil Defense, Danube Group celebrates the opening of the first and only Aluminum Composite Panel Factory in the Middle East, in conjugation with Alucopanel USA. As part of Alucopanel Middle East, the facility located in Dubai’s...

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