Business & Money | Wednesday 29 June, 2016 1:42 pm

Arabian Centres announces ‘Eid Festival’

Arabian Centres, the largest developer, owner and operator of shopping malls in Saudi Arabia, announced three-day ‘Eid Festival’ that will take place from the first day to the third day of Eid al-Fitr. The festive launch aims to provide a wholesome and fun experience for the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 29 June, 2016 1:37 pm

MasterCard Commits to the Inclusion of 40 Million Micro and Small Merchants

MasterCard set a goal to connect 40 million micro and small merchants to its electronic payments network within five years. This expands on the company’s Universal Financial Access 2020 commitment made last year.    To date, financial inclusion has been predominantly centered...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 29 June, 2016 11:58 am

Agthia PRODUCTS Shine at the Superior Taste Awards 2016

Abu Dhabi-based Agthia Group PJSC, a leading Food & Beverage company, recently announced that key brands from its consumer product portfolio, were awarded with the Superior Taste Awards by the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi) in Belgium. The Superior Taste Award recognizes...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 29 June, 2016 11:34 am

Deputy crown prince’s Paris visit finds favor with world experts

After King Salman ascended the throne, relations with France have taken center stage in the Kingdom’s foreign policy. The ties got the added fillip following Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s current visit to Paris, beginning Sunday. Jean Pierre Moline, an expert in defense...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 29 June, 2016 8:37 am

Different Employee Engagement Outcomes for U.S. and Canadian Companies Amidst Continued Economic Growth Pressures

Despite low-to-moderate economic growth in both regions, new research from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), shows a contrast in the progress that companies in Canada and the U.S. have made to improve employee...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 29 June, 2016 1:50 am

Malls in the Region Should Look into Smarter Lighting Options

Experts from retail lighting and the décor industry debate that smart and flexible lighting standards in regional malls can help brands build an identity as well as save a considerable amount of energy. These and other topics were discussed by an expert panel from the retail lighting sector...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 5:02 pm

Private Wealth in Oman is Expected to Reach Approximately $0.5 Trillion in 2020, According to BCG Report

By 2020, private wealth in Oman will rise from $0.3 trillion to $0.4 trillion,according to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Global Wealth 2016: Navigating the New Client Landscape, being released today. In the next five years, the growth of private wealth in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 12:31 pm

Saudi Arabia’s Private Wealth Growth Ranks Among Strongest in the MEA Region, BCG Report Reveals

 By 2020, private wealth in Saudi Arabia will rise to $2 trillion, according to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Global Wealth 2016: Navigating the New Client Landscape, being released today. In the next five years, the growth of private wealth in the Kingdom will be driven...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 12:21 pm

UPS Announces Recored Investment In France

UPS® (NYSE: UPS) held an official cornerstone laying ceremony to announce plans to build a new package sorting and delivery facility in Corbeil-Essonnes/Evry. The French Prime Minister, the mayors of Corbeil-Essonnes and Evry, and other dignitaries attended the commemorative event. The...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 12:11 pm

Johny Dar to collaborate with 101 celebrities to raise funds for refugees worldwide

'Jeans for Refugees', is a Johny Dar project and artistic fundraising initiative dedicated to helping refugees around the world, with all proceeds going to the International Rescue Committee (rescue.org). Dubai based agency White Water PR has been chosen to generate awareness amongst people ...

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