Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 3:48 pm

Dubai Carbon Projects Reduce Carbon Emissions Worth AED 5 million

In line with Dubai’s Carbon Abatement Strategy, UN approved CDM projects undertaken by the emirate has achieved an emissions reduction of 419,500 tCO2 in 2016. According to Dubai Carbon, the low-carbon economy enabler, the savings achieved is equal to AED 5,080,564 in monetary...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 3:15 pm

KPMG hosts an awareness event on the introduction of value-added tax

KPMG Al Fozan & Partners held an awareness media roundtable on the value-added tax the Saudi government intends to introduce next year; the tax system is part of the government’s efforts for economic reform and restructuring. The roundtable, themed “Value-Added Tax: Impact on...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 3:00 pm

Shurooq and Dubai SME Form Pioneering Partnership to Develop UAE’s SME Sector

As part of its strategy to enhance cooperation with government departments in advancing business and entrepreneurship, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:42 pm

Sanad Association Honors Mobily For Its Leading Social Responsibility Role

Sanad Association honored Mobily for its active contribution in supporting it, and that comes out company’s social responsibility role.    Eng. Faiez Awadh, Chief Human Resources Officer, received the honoring shield on behalf of Mobily from Her Royal Highness...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:15 pm

Increase of King Abdullah Port’s Annual Throughput to 1.4 Million TEU by the end of 2016

King Abdullah Port announced the increase of its annual throughput to 1.4 million TEU by the end of 2016, representing an increase of around 8% compared to 2015. The annual throughput increase comes despite the challenges facing the markets and the slowdown of global economic growth. In addition,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:47 pm

BMW Group Appoints Head of Corporate Communications for Middle East Region

The BMW Group Regional headquarters in Dubai, responsible for BMW and MINI business operations across the Middle East, has announced the appointment of Silke Brigl as Head of Corporate Communications. Effective 01 February, 2017, Brigl succeeds Leanne Blanckenberg, who has taken on the role of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 1:35 pm

Dp World Reaffirms Commitment to India’s Growth at Global Ceo Roundtable Chaired by Prime Minister Modi

DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with the Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi at the 8th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit held in Ahmedabad, India.   Discussions highlighted the immense potential of India’s growing economy ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 5:48 am

US$104 billion global spa market to rub off on the UAE

The global wellness industry grew 10.6% to become a US$3.72 trillion market in 2015, with the spa market a key driver according to new research from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). The research mirrored the growth in the MENA region of the tourism-related industry with the UAE at the forefront ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:59 am

Record Number of UAE Operators Set to Showcase Trending International Food Concepts at Gulfood 2017

The UAE’s food and beverage market is continuing its evolution as an international food and beverage capital thanks to forward-thinking operators looking to maximise their stake in a market expected to be worth a whopping AED82 billion by 2020, according to Euromonitor...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:33 am

Set to Benefit From 15 Free-to-Attend, CPD Certified Workshops at HVACR Expo Saudi 2017

Visitors to HVACR Expo Saudi 2017, the country’s largest dedicated air-handling and refrigeration event, will be able to attend a series of compelling workshops curated by trusted international experts who will share their insight into some of the pressing issues facing the industry. The...

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