Business & Money | Tuesday 22 August, 2017 11:19 am

SME national plan to be completed by year-end

 The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monshaat) will finalize its national plan for SMEs by the end of the year, said Ghassan Al-Sulaiman, governor of the authority and adviser to the Ministry of Commerce and Investment. Addressing a news conference in Riyadh on Sunday, he said ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 August, 2017 10:53 am

THE PERFECT LINK! DMCC PARTNERS WITH VOD DUBAI INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW

VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show, the Middle East’s only B2B and B2C jewellery industry mega event, has strengthened its commercial proposition for more than 500 local, regional and international exhibitors by partnering with DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), the world’s most ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 22 August, 2017 5:00 am

SOUQ.com – Your one stop shop for all back to school essentials with up to 60% off

With soaring temperatures and busy lifestyles, SOUQ.com is enabling parents to conveniently shop all ‘Back to School’ essentials at click of a button and have the products delivered to their doorstep.  Offering exciting discounts up to 60% off on ‘Back-to-School’...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 22 August, 2017 5:00 am

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi announces nine days of Emirati inspired Eid Celebrations

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has announced a program of Emirati inspired activities offering park guests a festive experience for Eid Al-Adha.   Between September 1 and 9, the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park will house nine days of cultural experiences inspired by the UAE’s...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 22 August, 2017 3:50 am

Sony Corporation posts 180.5% growth in operating income in Q1 FY2017

Sony Corporation announced its operating income for the first quarter of 2017, posting a 180.5 per cent year-on-year increase against the same period last year. The operating profit was attributed mainly to the increasing sales of Imaging Products and Solutions (IP&S). Concluding 30 June...

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Culture & Education | Monday 21 August, 2017 2:09 pm

Sharjah Delegation at Yale to Gain Latest Industry Insights

In a bid to continue learning about the ever-changing international publishing landscape, a three-member delegation from Sharjah’s leading publishing and literary institutions spent a week with international experts and industry professionals who are shaping the future of publishing at the...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 August, 2017 12:59 pm

LEADING FINTECH PLAYER PAYTABS RAISES A US$20 MILLION INVESTMENT FOR ITS GLOBAL EXPANSION

Incorporated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with head operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain, leading payment processor PayTabs raised a US$20 Million investment to support its products and global expansion. The expansion plan extends to 20 + markets in the next two years. The investment will support ...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 August, 2017 5:18 am

Bahri completes registration of ASLAF under Saudi national flag

Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, announced that the Ministry of Transport under the supervision of the Public Transport Authority (PTA) has completed the registration of ASLAF, a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) owned and operated by Bahri, under the flag of Saudi Arabia. The...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 August, 2017 4:35 am

NCB strengthens capital markets presence with new investor relations department

NCB launched a new investor relations (IR) department within the bank’s Strategy & Business Development Group. With the new IR program, NCB aims to strengthen its relationship with the domestic and international investment community. Mansour S. Al Maiman, Chairman of the Board of NCB...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 August, 2017 3:00 am

Monsha’at launch “BIBAN” platform to support entrepreneurs and provides solutions for SMEs

Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) will launch an interactive conference (BIBAN) which will be held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention center from 17th to 20th September 2017. According to Dr. Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman, Governor of the General Authority for...

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