Business & Money | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 2:00 pm

Nexen Launches eco- friendly tires N’blue ECO and HD

Nexen Tire to launch N'blue ECO/HD, the eco-friendly tires in the 3rd Quarter Higher energy efficiency and lower pollution emission In line with the world-wide green efforts, Nexen is going to launch eco-friendly products, N'blue ECO and HD in the 3rd quarter. N stands for Nexen, blue...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 12:15 pm

STEELCASE SHOWCASES INTELLIGENT OFFICE: CONCEPT PRODUCTS INTEGRATE NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH TO ENHANCE WORKER PERFORMANCE

      New Concept Technologies Can Address Issues Of Stress And Disruption Affecting KSA Workers    The Intelligent Office concept products introduced by Steelcase present a future vision of a workplace that integrates cutting-edge technology into the work...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 11:28 am

Visa Opens Technology Center in Bangalore; Accelerates Digital Commerce Globally

Company announces launch plans for new mobile payment service called mVisa Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) has opened a new technology development center in Bangalore, India, that will play a central role in the company’s efforts to accelerate digital commerce globally. As part of the opening...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 10:07 am

Middle East interest in European football continues to grow

Five of the top eight revenue generating clubs in the world have Middle East based shirt sponsors and the involvement of Middle East sponsors is a key part in driving the commercial growth at many of Europe’s biggest clubs. Considering the prominent role the Middle East region plays in the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 8:15 am

Doha Film Institute announces co-financing partnership on Hany Abu-Assad’s The Idol

Strengthening its ongoing commitment to international film production, the Doha Film Institute today announced its latest co-financing partnership on Hany Abu-Assad’s ‘The Idol’ (Ya Tayr El Tayr).   ‘The Idol’, directed by Academy Award-nominated Palestinian ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 7:58 am

Saudi Arabia and Egypt continue strong IPO performance in H1 2015

H1 2015 saw 11 IPOs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, raising capital of over US$2.4b, according to EY’s MENA IPO Eye – H1 2015. Deal volume decreased by 31% and proceeds raised decreased by 1% in H1 2015, compared with H1 2014. Egypt and Saudi Arabia witnessed the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 5:21 am

Jobs boost as HRDF signs deals with 23 universities

The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has signed agreements with 23 universities in the Kingdom to help graduates find jobs in the local market, thanks to the initiative by the Ministries of Labor and Education.  Ibrahim Al-Moaiqel, director general of HRDF, signed the accords with...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 3:40 pm

Top Qatar companies and stakeholders back MEED transport forum

Top Qatar companies and stakeholders are lending their support to the MEED Qatar Transport Forum. This forum, endorsed by H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in Qatar and hosted by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) will take place at the Sheraton Resort...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 2:29 pm

Lexus Creates Hoverboard of the Future

A Lexus has always been a vehicle that rides on wheels, in contact with the ground. Until now. This summer a new Lexus takes flight, bringing the stuff of science fiction closer to real world fact with Lexus creating one of the most advanced Hoverboards ever developed in  partnership with...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 12:37 pm

Grandweld Signs New Ship Building Contracts

 Grandweld Shipyards has signed 4 new contracts to design, build and deliver four 42m Crew Boats for Global Marine. The contract was signed in July 2015 between Mr.Jamal Abki, Grandweld General Manager, and Mr.Shahram Nazemi, Global Marine Managing Director. The vessel features a...

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