Business & Money | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 9:51 am

Parking Management in the Middle East: A great growth story

Traffic flows in the Middle East, especially UAE have witnessed a substantial growth in the recent decades. Rising concerns for safe and obstacle free streets is driving demand for efficient parking management facilities is pushing global parking management to a $5.7 Billion industry expected to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 8 March, 2017 9:35 am

ICAEW: GCC financial organisations must speed up their efforts and get ready for IFRS 9

  GCC banks and financial institutions must speed up their efforts in preparing for International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 9 or risk non-compliance when the new financial instruments standard is introduced on 1st January 2018, according to accountancy and finance body...

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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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