Business & Money | Friday 8 March, 2019 3:11 am

Tadawul joins global exchanges in ringing the bell for gender equality

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) hosted the “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality”, to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019. Tadawul Chairperson Ms. Sarah Al Suhaimi, and Tadawul CEO Eng. Khalid Al Hussan attended the event. In addition, Tadawul employees as well as prominent...

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Business & Money | Friday 8 March, 2019 12:32 am

Thumbay Group enters the digital marketplace through partnership with noon

noon, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace, signed a partnership agreement with Thumbay Group, signalling the group’s first entry into the e-commerce space.   Through the partnership, Thumbay Group’s entire range of retail products will be available on noon....

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 March, 2019 4:00 pm

Apicorp Signs Sar 1,500 Million Oversubscribed Shariah-compliant Syndicated Financing Facility

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), a multilateral development bank focused on energy investments and owned by the ten Arab oil exporting countries, successfully signed an oversubscribed Shariah-compliant syndicated financing with a total amount of SAR1,500 million (equivalent to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 March, 2019 3:18 pm

One year on: Canon announces expansion of its ‘Young Women Mentorship Programme’ on International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Canon in Middle East and Central and North Africa announced that it is expanding its ‘Young Women Mentorship Programme,’ which is aimed at supporting young women gain the right knowledge and training to pursue their...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 March, 2019 2:00 pm

Emirates Nbd Launches Initiative to Display and Sell Art by People of Determination

Emirates NBD today announced the launch of the Emirates NBD Art Exhibit, a new initiative showcasing art by people of determination (people with disabilities). Aligned with the bank’s #TogetherLimitless advocacy platform for persons of determination, in collaboration with the Mawaheb from...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 March, 2019 2:09 am

"We've significantly improved our service to citizens by building our real estate finance system – but we've only just started" Housing Minister

The Second Housing Finance Conference has been concluded Wednesday March 6, 2019, under the patronage of the Housing Minister Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail and with the attendance of Khalid Mohammed Al-Amoudi, Director General of Real Estate Development fund (REDF), investors, experts and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 March, 2019 12:30 am

Riyadh to Jeddah in 46 minutes

Virgin Hyperloop One is likely to reveal details of its plan to link Saudi Arabia’s NEOM, the Red Sea project, and Qiddiya gigaprojects together at The Big 5 Saudi show next week. The company’s vice president for the Arabian Gulf, Colin Rhys, will speak at exhibition that is to be...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 March, 2019 4:01 pm

Nestlé Middle East Nearly Doubles Women in Management

The number of women in management atNestlé Middle East has risen to 30% from 16% back in 2011, as the company continues to move forward with its commitment to Enhance Gender Balanceat all its offices around the region, through annual increases in the percentage of women managers...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 March, 2019 3:00 pm

Atkins Opens New Office in Riyadh to Support Business Growth in Saudi Arabia

Atkinsinaugurated its new office in Riyadh to drive its expansion in Saudi Arabia, by increasing resources for existing clients and developing new opportunities for growth. Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies.  The...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 6 March, 2019 12:00 pm

Sidra Capital Acquires Sainsbury’s Largest Property in Glasgow – London

Sidra Capital, the Shari’ah-compliant financial services company, have increased their U.K. presence by investing in a large commercial property leased to two leading British retailers at Great Western Retail Park, Glasgow. The long-term income-generating acquisition in Scotland, allows Sidra ...

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