Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 1:30 am

UAE welcomes the introduction of Dubai Font with open arms

Dubai is on the fast lane towards becoming a super tech city in years to come and the introduction of ‘Dubai Font’ reinstates its position as a digital hub, stated by Mirvat Naba, Operations Director of Virtue PR, one of the fastest growing communications consultancies in the Middle...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 1 May, 2017 1:19 am

Ròya initiates hospitality industry leadership roundtable aiming to support increased employment of GCC Nationals in the profession

An industry roundtable composed of GCC government tourism bodies, major hotel chain management and private sector industry stakeholders met on 10 April to form a voluntary advisory board for encouraging national citizen hospitality industry employment. The session was hosted by Ahmed Ramdan,...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 1:02 am

DIFC Investments LLC Chairman Essa Kazim outlines Robust Performance for 2016

His Excellency Essa Kazim, the Chairman of DIFC Investments LLC (DIFCI) and Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, was pleased to report a ‘robust’ performance as he delivered DIFCI’s audited...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 12:22 am

AnchorAnchorLeatherworld Middle East 2017 opens featuring 65 exhibitors from 16 countries

Exotic Indonesian reptile skins, luxury fashion accessories, UAE-produced camel leather goods, and the global launch of 24 karat gilded stilettos from Italy all shared the stage, as the Middle East’s dedicated leather industry trade show opened in Dubai today (30 April). The exhibition was...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 12:16 am

Saudi’s commercial real estate market witnessed slowdown in demand for commercial space in Q1 2017

Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy, published today its Saudi Arabia Commercial Review for Q1 2017, examining the demand, supply and performance of office spaces across Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern province. According to the report, the slowdown in demand for...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 12:10 am

Government and financial leaders discuss steps to promote inclusive growth at 3rd Mastercard Prepaid and Government Conference

The need to build ecosystem-wide collaboration to drive inclusive growth and the potential of prepaid payment solutions to act as a platform to strengthen economies and connect more people to the formal financial system were among the main topics of discussion at Mastercard’s third Prepaid...

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Government | Monday 1 May, 2017 12:01 am

Kingdom, Germany to sign several agreements to strengthen ties

Saudi Arabia and Germany will sign several agreements during the visit of Chancellor Angela Merkel, who will arrive in Jeddah on Sunday, German Ambassador Dieter W. Haller said on Saturday. “Merkel will hold wide-ranging talks with high-ranking Saudi officials, including King Salman, on...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 30 April, 2017 2:19 pm

DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY SIGNS MOU WITH THE RETREAT PALM DUBAI MGALLERY BY SOFITEL

TO DRIVE WELLNESS TOURISM IN THE REGION The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel Hotel, the first holistic health and wellness resort in the Middle East with an aim to drive wellness tourism in the...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 30 April, 2017 2:17 pm

High demand on Electricity and Air Conditioning Sectors in the Kingdom owing to large developmental projects

The Electricity and Air Conditioning sectors are witnessing major growth triggered by the escalating number of large projects in the construction, building and railway sectors, that are increasingly focused on reducing pollution and saving energy through using solar, nuclear and wind...

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Business & Money | Sunday 30 April, 2017 11:45 am

HRH Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud to open American Express World Luxury Expo

World Luxury Group has announced that HRH Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud will open the World Luxury Expo on May 3 at the Ritz Carlton – the fifth time it is being held under the headline sponsorship of American Express Saudi Arabia. The World Luxury Expo, which runs from...

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