Business & Money | Tuesday 1 September, 2015 5:20 am

GCC undergoing one of the world’s biggest infrastructure transformations

Massive investment in transforming infrastructure projects across the GCC is attracting some of the world’s biggest names in construction, according to the man behind two of the region’s leading construction events. “More than US$193 billion in...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 August, 2015 1:59 pm

GCC BANKERS GEAR UP TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF BANKING TECHNOLOGY IN DUBAI

Over 450 GCC bankers will come together next month at one of the region’s largest banking technology and innovation event - the 5th Annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit, that will take place on 14th and 15th September 2015 at Sofitel, The Palm Resort & Spa, Dubai. Banking is one...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 August, 2015 1:02 pm

MICHELIN Pilot Sport Experience 2015 welcomes Middle East and Africa participants for the very first time

Michelin, the world's tyre technology leader, hosted a thrilling yet professional car racing experience for brand loyalists across Middle East and Africa for the very first time, at the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Experience in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Held at the prestigious Sepang...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 August, 2015 9:41 am

Ulysse Nardin Marks Artemis Racing Partnership with Commemorative Marine Diver

The America’s Cup is the most important yachting competition of all time, and for the event’s 35th year, Ulysse Nardin sails into the sport as an official partner of Sweden’s Artemis Racing. To celebrate the landmark collaboration, the timepiece manufacture is launching an...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 August, 2015 9:30 am

Centaur Private Equity Announces Successful Sale of its Shareholding in Sport Events International

Centaur Private Equity Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centaur Holdings Ltd ("Centaur"), a global investment holding company with interests and investments ranging from asset management, wealth management, private equity, venture capital, mining and natural resources and...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 August, 2015 7:02 am

E-services for private sector launched

Labor Minister Mufrej Al-Haqabani has launched a series of electronic projects and facilities provided to the private sector companies, the SPA reported on Sunday. The projects and facilities include electronic visa issuance for the distinguished firms, which achieved the required Saudization...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 August, 2015 6:34 am

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY EXHIBITS RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS OF THE AWARD WINNING “AL-WAHA” VILLAGE

In continuation of the development of King Abdullah Economic City and in response to the overwhelming demand for its residential communities, King Abdullah Economic City’s (KAEC) has announced the launch of 365 ready homes in “Al-Waha” Village. The launch event will be held at the ...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 August, 2015 6:23 am

New GO Sport stores to capitalise on growth in GCC sporting goods sector

Al Mana Group, one of the largest and most diversified business groups in the GCC, has announced plans for two exciting new GO Sport stores in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.   With the GCC retail industry expected to grow by 7.3 percent CAGR between...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 August, 2015 3:25 am

Continued expansion of regional economies rests on ensuring long-term financing obtained through public issuances

Experts from the region had claimed at the start of this year that 2015 will see increased stock market activity in terms of public issuances following the 27 IPOs that raised US$11.5 billion in 2014, the best performance recorded since the financial crisis. Government efforts in easing regulations ...

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Business & Money | Monday 31 August, 2015 2:33 am

GOIC organises a training entitled “Balanced scorecards (BSCs) for a successful execution of the strategy”

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) is holding a training course entitled “Balanced scorecards (BSCs) for a successful execution of the strategy” between the 13th and  17th of September 2015 at the Organization’s headquarters in Doha, Qatar. This...

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