Business & Money | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 3:30 am

Ajman Media City Free Zone Unveils Growth Plans and New Incentives for Investors

The Ajman Media City Free Zone is all set to accelerate its growth initiatives and enhance its position as an attractive destination of foreign investment in the UAE with introduction of new incentives, new partners and trade agreements in key markets.   His Excellency Mahmood Alhashmi,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 1:34 am

Final countdown begins for Automechanika Jeddah 2019

The countdown to Automechanika Jeddah 2019 has begun, with more than 80 exhibitors from 15 countries making their final preparations ahead of Saudi’s dedicated trade fair for the automotive aftermarket next week in Jeddah.     Taking place at a new venue – from...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 12:40 am

noon to shine in Egypt, beta launch goes live today

noon, the Middle East’s homegrown digital marketplace created in the region and powered by the region’s leading retailers, has announced its imminent expansion into Egypt.   The move will mark a significant step in noon’s growth journey since its successful launch in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 5:00 pm

Apple Pay now available to Visa cardholders in Saudi Arabia

Visa (NYSE:V), the world’s leader in digital payments, today brings Apple Pay to its Saudi-based cardholders. Apple Pay allows prepaid, debit and credit cardholders to make easy, quick and secure purchases using their iPhone and Apple Watch in stores that accept contactless...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 1:52 pm

Dubai’s first building biologist receives global recognition

Pooja Srivastav awarded ‘Adam Global Outstanding Leadership Award’ for her efforts to create toxin-free, sustainable body, buildings and structures in the UAE and across the world   Rt. Honorable Paul Clark, Past Minister of State for Her Majesty the Queen UK presented the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 12:52 pm

AIM Startup 2019 unveils summit agenda

Adib Al-Afifi: “AIM Startup 2019 is a great opportunity for investment entities and investors from around the world.” The National Program for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises and Projects of the Ministry of Economy, held a press conference for the launch of AIM Starup 2019 with...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 12:19 pm

Emirates NBD rolls out 2019 CSR objectives aligned to ‘Year of Tolerance’

In keeping with the ‘Year of Tolerance’ initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, announced that it has aligned its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) objectives with the seven pillars of the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 6:55 am

KSA’s anti-graft agency Nazaha reports rise in corruption complaints

Complaints to the Saudi National Anti-Corruption Commission, Nazaha, have risen by 50 percent in a single year amid increasing efforts to combat financial and administrative misconduct in the Kingdom. Nazaha received 15,591 reports in 2018 compared with 10,402 the previous year, according to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 5:00 am

Saudi Arabia and Spain’s Navantia plan combat management systems venture

State-owned Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) signed an agreement on Monday with Spanish state-held shipbuilder Navantia to set up a joint venture to provide combat systems, the new partnership’s chief executive said on Monday. The SANNI venture, the name of which stands for SAMI...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 4:00 am

New Us$58.5 Million Air Cargo Area at Bahrain International Airport Set to Welcome Its First Tenant Fedex Express

The new US$58.5 Million Air Cargo Area at Bahrain International Airport is set to welcome its first tenant as US-based FedEx Express recently signed a deal to move to the expanded freight complex at the Bahrain International Airport, further strengthening its operations as a GCC logistics...

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