Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 4:45 pm

Study: Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report on COVID-19 to measure the t rust in governments, businesses and media

These last few weeks we have all lived the consequences of low trust in government and media. We have observed that large groups of people have ignored critical health guidance, in part because they doubted the veracity of available information or because they relied on disinformation. At the same...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 2:30 pm

Nakheel sterilises 647 residential buildings across Dubai as part of ongoing sanitisation programme

Master developer Nakheel has embarked on a two-week precautionary deep disinfection programme at all 647 residential buildings in its Dubai property portfolio as part of its ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health.   Taking place until 12 April, the exercise covers all buildings ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 12:00 pm

Properties Investment announces 3 month rent relief for ‘The Market’ retailers

Announcement in line with respite measures adopted as part of the global pandemic impact offering support to tenants   Properties Investment (PI) - a Dubai Investments joint-venture company engaged in the investment and development of real estate properties, has announced a 3 month rent...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 11:46 am

SAMA Urges Financing Institutions to Provide Services through "Tamweel" Platform

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) has urged all financing institutions including banks and financing companies to provide their services for beneficiaries through the authorized e-platform "Tamweel", to enable beneficiaries to benefit from services and to process their requests...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 11:31 am

Nexans and Ingram Micro sign Distribution Agreement

Nexans, one of the worldwide leaders in cables and cabling systems, today announced that it has signed a value-added distribution agreement with Ingram Micro for the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Yemen. With this agreement, Ingram Micro is authorized to sell and promote...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 11:10 am

RSGT Expanded Facility In Jeddah Started Operations Recently and Ear Marks $1.7 Billion For Further Expansion & Renovation

Red Sea Gate Terminal (RSGT) has significantly expanded its operational capabilities and capacity at Jeddah Islamic Port. The official commencement of RSGT’s take-over of operations in the northern section of Jeddah Islamic Port (previously known as North Container Terminal, or...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 11:02 am

Emirates SkyCargo deploys capacity to supply and replenish food and medicines in the UAE

Full utilisation of freighter fleet for scheduled, ad-hoc and charter operations to transport essential commodities Road feeder service also facilitating transport of goods regionally Air cargo carrier continues to facilitate global movement of goods with freighter...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 10:41 am

Emirates Skywards extends support, offers flexibility to members

Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of the world's largest international airline, is supporting its 27+ million members by understanding their needs, relaxing policies, adding flexibility, and including...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 7:00 am

Minister of Human Resources Restricts to Saudi Citizens Practice of Passenger Transportation that Uses Smart Applications

Eng. Ahmad bin Suleiman Al-Rajihi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, issued today a ministerial decision that the practice of passenger transportation that uses smart applications is restricted to the Saudi citizens. This decision aims to create more job opportunities for the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 April, 2020 4:25 am

noon and Visa promote 100% contactless payments to support safety of consumers and delivery agents

Noon, the Middle East’s leading online shopping platform, is the first eCommerce company in the region to fully shift to cashless options for the payment of online orders. To support the transition, Noon has partnered with Visa to offer new UAE and KSA customers a 10% discount* when they pay...

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