Business & Money | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:31 am

Female Saudi horse trainer sees hope for women

The Kingdom’s advancement of women’s rights has given a female Saudi horse trainer hope that one day she might be able to realize her dream of starting her own business. Dana Al-Gosaibi, 35, dreams of opening her own stables to focus on “a more gentle” way of training...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 8:00 am

GE to bridge gender gap in region’s workforce with 50:50 representation of women in technical roles

GE (NYSE: GE) today announced its strategic goal of achieving 50:50 representation of women for all its technical entry-level programs in the region, especially in engineering, manufacturing, information technology and product management roles, to drive its transformation as a digital industrial...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 4:30 pm

Dubai WoodShow and Dubai International Furniture Accessories & Components & Semi-Finished Products Show kick-off

The 12th edition of Dubai WoodShow (DWS 2017) and the 1st edition of Dubai International Furniture Accessories & Components & Semi-Finished Products Show (DIFAC 2017) were launched today by HE Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Department of Economic Development. Both shows will run until...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 3:39 pm

Investment toward airport security high on priority for region’s airports

Airports across the Middle East, one of the fastest growing aviation sectors in the world, are driving investment to the tune of millions of dollars toward airport technology with a view to enhancing security and ensuring a seamless passenger experience. The region, led by the United Arab...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 12:49 pm

Azizi Developments: Royal Bay on the Palm Jumeirah is 80% complete

Azizi Developments, a leading UAE-based real estate developer with global reach into international markets, has announced the total construction work on Royal Bay is roughly 80 per cent complete. The upcoming 90-unit Azizi Royal Bay serviced apartments will be located on the luxurious Palm...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 11:08 am

2XL highlights gift ideas for Mother's Day

As we approach Mother’s Day, 2XL, the leading Furniture and Home Décor brand in the UAE has launched a variety of gifting options for mothers, who make every home truly special. The limited edition collection in vintage and antique style, is designed with intricate details in gold and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 10:28 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS CONTINUES SUSTAINABILITY DRIVE ACROSS ITS GLOBAL AIRLINE FLEET

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has continued to make improvements in the fuel efficiency of its fleet, resulting in substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and reinforcing the sustainability credentials of the airline. The airline’s dedicated fuel ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 8:34 am

Imme Philbeck joins as Chief Economist and Roberto Ercole as Director of Public Policy to strengthen telecom operator advocacy and institutional cooperation-building

SAMENA Telecommunications Council has announced the joining of two new members of the management team: Imme Philbeck as Chief Economist, and Roberto Ercole as Director of Public Policy. Aligning internal as well as external efforts to address industry issues, which include digital services, data...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 7 March, 2017 8:27 am

Court rejects compensation demand by bank client for signature forgery

The Administrative Court in Jeddah ordered the Saudi Development Bank to refund SR750 to a Saudi who filed a lawsuit demanding SR1 million in compensation after he discovered that a bank client had forged his signature to apply for a loan. The case started when an individual who wanted to apply...

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Business & Money | Monday 6 March, 2017 3:25 pm

The 12th edition of Dubai WoodShow to raise its curtains tomorrow (Tuesday, March 7th 2017)

The stage is set as Dubai WoodShow 2017, makes its way to its 12th edition. As the region’s first-of-its-kind, Dubai WoodShow will begin on March 7th and run until the March 9th in Dubai at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. As noted by the organisers of the show, this...

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