Business & Money | Saturday 1 April, 2017 9:30 am

World’s smartest to converge at the Future Cities Show

The inaugural edition of ‘Future Cities Show’ in Dubai, UAE, which will run from April 2nd - 4th, will oversee some of the world’s most influential smart tech innovators converge at the show to develop key strategies and strengthen collaborations. The event will be attended by...

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Business & Money | Saturday 1 April, 2017 4:30 am

Oman to showcase the Sultanate investment potentials in 7th Annual Investment Meeting 2017

According to Oxford Business Group, a major piece of legislation on foreign FDI is currently under review of the Ministry of Legal Affairs. The new FDI law is expected to allow 100% foreign ownership throughout the sultanate, along with a slew of other incentives for investors. The plan to increase ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 1 April, 2017 4:00 am

Rezidor elevates its balanced leadership in KSA with STEPS program

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies in the world, and operator of the Radisson Blu® and Park Inn® by Radisson hotel brands in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), is hosting today and tomorrow its STEPS program in Jeddah. The initiative aims to accelerate...

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Business & Money | Friday 31 March, 2017 10:01 pm

13th edition of the International Property Show to feature a host of best-selling properties and investment programs

Compared with other types of investments, real estate investment involves a relatively favourable reward profile. In an effort to provide property agents and buyers the right visibility and accessibility, the 13thedition of the International Property Show which will be held in Dubai from April 2nd...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 March, 2017 9:03 am

Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) signs deal with Saudi desalination giant

State-owned Saline Water Conservation Corporation (SWCC) has awarded a financial advisory mandate to Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) for two greenfield projects. Patrice Couvegnes, BSF managing director, said: “The bank is committed to contributing to Saudi Vision 2030 with the objective of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 March, 2017 9:01 am

Foundation laid for new US Consulate in Dhahran

The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new complex for the US Consulate General in Dhahran was held in the Eastern Province on Tuesday. “Today, we begin a new chapter in the longstanding historical relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia,” Consul General Mike Hankey ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 March, 2017 6:07 am

World Takaful Conference to highlight significance for Takaful to stay true to its underlying principles

 The 12th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC), convened by leading financial intelligence platform, Middle East Global Advisors, and held in strategic partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will gravitate around the theme of “Stability, Authenticity &...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 March, 2017 5:15 am

Airport Show records significant interest from regional Airport Buyers

Massive investments by Middle East airports toward expansion continue to drive global aviation growth and attract global manufacturers and suppliers to explore tremendous business opportunities in aviation sector in the region.   Over $100 billion worth of airport projects, intended to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 March, 2017 5:14 am

Home Appliances Leader Beko Aims to Grow in Saudi Arabia with Launch of First Showroom

Following the opening of its first fully branded showroom in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Beko announced its plans to expand further into the country in 2017, by enlarging its product portfolio to cover all home appliances and promoting its smart, green, cutting-edge technology home...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 March, 2017 5:00 am

Partnerships, Grants, Jobs, Action – the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit Delivers on Opportunity

The inaugural edition of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) opened in Abu Dhabi yesterday and its impact is already being felt, as global industry leaders, policymakers and civil society organisations unite to explore ways in which manufacturing and industry can fix the...

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