Business & Money | Monday 23 March, 2015 3:58 pm

Annual General Meeting of Al Baraka Banking Group approves US$ 54.7 million in Cash Dividend and Bonus Shares

- Al Baraka Banking Group B.S.C held its Ordinary and Extra-ordinary General Meetings on 23rd March 2015 in Manama, the capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Group's shareholders reviewed in relation to the financial year ended 31 December 2014 the report of the Board of Directors on the...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:36 pm

GCC Plastics & Polymers Industry offers new business opportunities

The Downstream oil industry within the Middle East region is developing at a rapid pace as new technologies emerge and new global markets open up. With Saudi Arabia and UAE having the largest number of plastic converter companies, there is immense potential in new product development and...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:10 am

Dr. Ali Al-Mulla appointed as Assistant Secretary General for Industrial Projects Sector at GOIC

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) announced the appointment of His Excellency Dr. Ali Hamed Al-Mulla as Assistant Secretary General for Industrial Projects Sector representing the State of Qatar to replace former Assistant Secretary General Mr. Mohammed Al-Mazroui. Before...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:08 am

Panel discussion at the Capital Club analyses vital connections between digital financing platforms and small businesses in the region

Peer-to-peer financing gaining momentum in the UAE economyAs the economy continues to gain momentum in the UAE, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) have managed to account for 95% of all businesses in Dubai. And peer-to-peer financing, which is the practice of connecting individual...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:07 am

ADNOC Distribution Celebrates World Water Day 2015

Company’s Stand at Delma Mall Raises Awareness on Global UN Theme ‘Water and Sustainable Development’ ADNOC Distribution today hosted a special stand at Delma Mall in Abu Dhabi as part of an awareness initiative to mark World Water Day 2015. Annually commemorated by the United Nations on...

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Technology & IT | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:05 am

Samsung participates in OMO’s “Dirt is Good” Carnival And Offers 10 Activ’ DualWash Machines

Samsung Electronics Ltd. will participate in the OMO Carnival in its first Saudi edition as part of the ‘Dirt Is Good’ campaign. The carnival which lasts 10 days has organized activities for children and their families, where Samsung’s booth showcases its 2015 brand new Activ’ DualWash...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:04 am

Traders in Jeddah and Riyadh learn new Investment Strategies

ADS Securities, the largest FX, CFD and precious metals brokerage in the GCC was impressed by the enthusiasm and knowledge of traders in Jeddah and Riyadh. Over 50 traders attended events hosted by the well-known regional analyst, Noureldeen Al Hammoury, who offered his thoughts and advice on the ...

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Technology & IT | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:01 am

Win Gold bars, shopping vouchers, smartphones and even an SUV at GITEX Shopper Spring 2015

-Shopper Smart Living opens new world of value for visitors with latest appliances and home tech gadgets- Tech enthusiasts and savvy shoppers will enjoy big deals, low prices and a number of new and exciting competitions at this year’s GITEX Shopper Spring. Returning from 1 – 4 April at Dubai...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 23 March, 2015 12:00 am

MILES TELLER WEARS PIAGET FOR THE NEW YORK PREMIERE OF “INSURGENT”

Actor, Miles Teller stepped onto the red carpet at the New York premiere of ‘Insurgent’ sporting a Piaget Altiplano 40mm timepiece in 18-carat rose gold. Later in the evening, the dashing Hollywood up-and-comer wore the elegant and subtle timepiece on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 22 March, 2015 3:55 pm

SABIC honored for sponsoring CSR Forum in Madinah

On behalf of Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Madinah Governor, Abdul Mohsen Al-Muneef, Deputy Governor, honored SABIC for its strategic sponsorship of the Corporate Social Responsibility Forum in Madinah. Yaarob Al-Thenayan, Director, Global Corporate Social Responsibility, received the...

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