Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 3:42 pm

More global banks commit to Finastra’s Fusion LenderComm

Finastra has signed three global banks on its Fusion LenderComm platform as part of a coordinated campaign, including BNP Paribas, Natixis and Societe Generale. With NatWest, which joined recently, the ramp up signals a move towards a new era of efficiency in this complex space....

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 3:31 pm

HONOR’s Wearable Gear - HONOR Watch Magic Finally Heads to Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, KSA, HONOR, the leading smartphone e-brand, has announced the retail availability of its new watch, HONOR Watch Magic, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Available exclusively at Jarir Bookstore in the color of black, HONOR Magic Watch is priced at SAR599.   Carefully crafted using...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 3:27 pm

STC & Philips to unlock telehealth’s potential to transform care in Saudi Arabia

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, is partnering with The Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the largest telecom operator in the Middle East,  to rollout telehealth solutions powered by Artifical Intelligence in a move that could transform the ability to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 3:22 pm

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Wins ‘The Banker Deal of the Year 2019’ Middle East Award for Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Deal

‘The Banker Deals of the Year Awards 2019’  were recently announced and ABK was honored to be recognized as the winner of ‘Deal of the Year’ for their landmark financing facility arranged last year with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), which was for $800 million. ABK...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 3:16 pm

LG ANNOUNCES FIRST-QUARTER 2019 FINANCIAL RESULTS

LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced consolidated sales of KRW 14.92 trillion (USD 13.27 billion) and operating profit of KRW 900.6 billion (USD 801.25 million) for the first quarter of 2019. Although overall first-quarter revenues and operating income declined somewhat in 2019 versus 2018, the ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 11:10 am

Guests staying at Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts can now experience a new personalised and convenient Jumeirah E-Butler service, direct from their smartphone anytime, anywhere.

The service enables guests to communicate with our teams via instant messaging applications, to request room service, book spa treatments, request housekeeping services, make dinner reservations, order drinks and snacks to the beach or even book a future stay. The new 24/7 service allows guests...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 11:05 am

45th GTM Germany Travel MartTM of the GNTB Wiesbaden hosts the GTM 2019

About 500 representatives from the international tourism industry from 51 countries will come to Wiesbaden for the 45th GTM Germany Travel MartTM from May 12 to May 14. The GTM is organized annually by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) in cooperation with varying partner regions and partner...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 10:58 am

Huawei Mobile Services launches AppTouch for global carriers

Huawei Mobile Services has announced the launch of HUAWEI AppTouch - its new digital services platform to provide carriers with enhanced digital entertainment services such as games, videos and music.   The new Huawei AppTouch platform provides a new way for carriers to integrate global...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 10:45 am

Air Arabia announces direct flight to Bishkek

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the launch of a direct flight from Sharjah to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital city, starting July 4, 2019. The new flight will operate four times a week; on Sundays, Tuesdays,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2019 4:36 am

Higher demand anticipated for Gabon wood and forestry exports

The demand for timber products from Gabon is expected to rise with the positive construction business outlook in Central and West Africa. This report was released by Africa Construction Trends 2018 and was received with enthusiasm by the exhibitors and organizers of Gabon WoodShow, the leading...

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