Business & Money | Monday 23 May, 2016 5:20 am

Saudi Arabian firms’ outlook mixed in Q2, 2016

Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East Ltd (D&B) in association with the National Commercial Bank released the D&B Business Optimism Index (BOI) survey for Saudi Arabia for Q2, 2016. The survey reveals cautious optimism levels for firms in Saudi Arabia. Hydrocarbon Sector The...

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Business & Money | Sunday 22 May, 2016 6:29 pm

Saudi Arabia consumers deeply conflicted over privacy and security priorities

An EMEA-wide study commissioned by F5 Networks has revealed that whilst Saudi consumers have no confidence in some organisations to keep their data safe, many are willing to share their personal information in return for using a service for free. The study, conducted by Opinium Research, surveyed...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 22 May, 2016 5:19 pm

Middle East organizations poised to embrace proactive cyber threat hunting: Survey

Middle East companies, already leading the world in the use of managed security services, or MSS, to protect networks from cyber threats, are poised for the next step in the evolution of cybersecurity: proactive threat-hunting, in which cyber defenders seek to stop threats before they do...

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Healthcare | Thursday 19 May, 2016 8:08 am

Give your body the sleep it needs even during Ramadan. Alter sleep patterns to ensure healthy and safe fasting

In an attempt to bring about awareness on the effects that fasting can have on sleep during the holy month of Ramadan and the importance of regulated sleeping patterns while at it; The London Sleep Centre in Dubai released tips on sleep techniques for everyone who will be fasting. As Ramadan...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 May, 2016 2:25 pm

Arabic International Public Sector Accounting Standards Certification by Deloitte & ACCA

Deloitte and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) launched today the ACCA Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards in Arabic (Cert IPSAS in Arabic). In fact, out of the 22 Arab League member states, five governments are currently implementing accrual...

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Business & Money | Monday 16 May, 2016 4:34 pm

Drake & Scull reports AED 1.03 Billion in revenue and net profit of AED 9.52 Million for First Quarter of 2016

Drake & Scull International PJSC, (DSI PJSC), a regional market leader in the integrated design, engineering and construction disciplines of General Contracting, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Rail & Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, and Water & Wastewater Treatment, reported...

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Business & Money | Monday 16 May, 2016 8:18 am

MENA’s US$50b to US$60b annual M&A market expected to remain unchanged in 2016: EY

According to the latest edition of the EY Capital Confidence Barometer (CCB), low oil price is having little impact on M&A strategy as MENA executives continue their steadfast pursuit of deal-making. Of the MENA executives surveyed, 37% expect to actively pursue acquisitions in the next 12...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 May, 2016 2:55 pm

Marka Announces Q1 2016 Financial Results

Marka PJSC (DFM: MARKA), the first retail-focused listed company in the UAE, today released its interim financial results for the first quarter of 2016. For the three months ending 31st  March 2016, the company reported total revenue of AED 75,730 million. Total losses reported for the period...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 May, 2016 1:54 pm

Deloitte: Transforming gender balance in the Middle East

Monitor Deloitte recently published a white paper “Getting the balance right- A blueprint for gender balance in the Middle East private sector” which showcases the firm’s recognition of the importance of gender balance in driving economic engines and improving organizations’ ...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 12 May, 2016 1:52 pm

Nissan reports net income of 523.8 billion yen for FY 2015

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the 12 months to March 31, 2016.   The company delivered increased full-year revenues and profitability. Rising demand for new products in North America, Western Europe and China offset the impact of negative foreign exchange...

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