Business & Money | Monday 13 February, 2017 12:06 am

Consortium buys billion dollar stake in Arab Bank Group

  Baker McKenzie advised a consortium led by Arab Bank Chairman Sabih al Masri, in acquiring a 20% stake in Arab Bank Group from Oger Middle East Holdings.   A consortium of investors bought a 20 percent stake in Arab Bank Group for $1.12 billion. These were led by Arab Bank...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 February, 2017 12:17 pm

Annual Investment Meeting (AIM 2017) to focus on capacities and challenges of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)

  According to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2016, FDI inflows to developingeconomies reached a new high of $765 billion in 2015, 9 per cent higher than the previous years. Focusing on FDI capacity, The Annual Investment Meeting which will be held in Dubai from 2nd- 4th April...

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Healthcare | Sunday 12 February, 2017 12:10 pm

Saudi HealthCare Exhibition The biggest gathering of local and international healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia

   The economic vision 2030 has set clear objectives to achieve sustainable economic growth, increase the contribution of non-oil sectors in the economy through enhancing Public Private Partnership. The Health Sector being one of the vital sectors is gaining significant...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 February, 2017 11:56 am

BCG Strengthens Its Telecom and Industrial Goods Practice Areas with the Addition of Two New Partners

As it continues to accelerate growth in the Middle East, strengthening its market position and catering to developing segments in the region, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the appointment of two new partners to its Middle East partner team. Oscar Ruiz has joined as a partner in...

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Government | Sunday 12 February, 2017 11:32 am

Experts highlight role of cities in delivering happiness

  (WAM)--Governments across the world are faced with the challenge of delivering happiness. While this task is more complex at a national level, local governments can often cater to citizens’ needs more effectively, a rapt audience at the Global Dialogue for Happiness heard on...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 12 February, 2017 11:08 am

Bait Al Oud Teachers to play a public concert at Manarat Al Saadiyat

as part of Emirate-wide annual music programme   Bait Al Oud is starting a new season of concerts across the capital with a public performance this week by from Bait Al Oud’s teachers and instructors, celebrating musical heritage, as part of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 February, 2017 9:58 am

Over 124,000 Middle East Jobs Were Available on Bayt.com in 2016

The leading job site in the Middle East, Bayt.com, had more than 124,000 jobs available in 2016. Job seekers in the region directly applied for these vacancies. This number does not include the thousands of additional jobs that employers filled by searching for CVs on Bayt.com, instead of posting...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 February, 2017 8:31 am

Origami Camel Challenge in Aseelah at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek.

Aseelah surprises their guests with yet another exciting campaign, the first of 2017, following a successful #AseelahCamel challenge during the summer of 2016. An Aseelah camel can be made out of Origami! Guests are challenged to do so with kits provided by the outlet. For Every successful...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 12 February, 2017 3:25 am

Sharjah Leads Regional Efforts to Safeguard Human Heritage

  As part of its all-encompassing cultural vision, the Emirate of Sharjah is leading a momentous project designed to preserve Emirati, Islamic and human heritage. Inspired by the directives and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 12 February, 2017 2:32 am

Etihad Museum Receives More Than 1000 School Students During its Opening Month

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, which is responsible for Etihad Museum’s management and daily operations, has announced that the Museum has already received more than 1000 students since it opened to the...

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