Business & Money | Sunday 13 January, 2019 3:16 am

Saudi Commercial Attaché bids farewell to Pakistan business delegation

The Commercial Attaché at the Saudi Embassy in Pakistan Mohammad Ahmad Asiri and members of the office bade farewell at Islamabad International Airport to the delegation of Pakistani businessmen participating in the meetings of the Saudi-Pakistani trade mission to be held in Jeddah, under...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 January, 2019 4:35 am

Saudi Arabia implements initiatives to improve business environment

In 2018, Saudi Arabia implemented a number of initiatives and reforms that aim to improve its business environment and enhance its competitiveness. In this regard, the Executive Committee for Improving the Performance of Private Sector Businesses (Tayseer), headed by Commerce and Investment...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 January, 2019 2:36 am

GACA launches e-services for licensing drones

The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) has launched its e-services for licensing the operation of drones, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Friday. The new service adds to the comprehensive digital transformation of GACA’s services, under the motto “Easy licensing, safe...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 January, 2019 2:33 am

Saudi entrepreneurs aim to boost quality of life

Seventeen startup businesses, the development of which was supported by Saudi investment company Wadi Makkah’s Nomo incubator, were introduced to the public this week during a showcase titled Rabi’ Al-Wadi (The Valley’s Spring). Each startup organized various activities during...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 January, 2019 12:42 am

Airbus achieves new commercial aircraft delivery record in 2018

Airbus SE delivered 800 commercial aircraft to 93 customers in 2018, meeting its full year delivery guidance and setting a new company record. Deliveries were 11 percent higher than the previous record of 718 units, set in 2017. For the 16th year in a row now, Airbus has increased the number of...

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Business & Money | Friday 11 January, 2019 2:34 pm

Saudi Int’l Franchise Expo 2019 set

Preparations have been started to hold “Saudi International franchise Expo 2019” in its second edition In a strategic partnership with “Monshaat”. Scheduled to take place in Riyadh on Feb. 4-6 at Riyadh International conferences and Exhibition Centre, the event is an...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 January, 2019 2:18 pm

Plastics to be the main driver for crude oil demand

Industry experts at ArabPlast 2019 indicated that plastics will be the main driver for crude oil demand, accounting for more than 33 percent of oil demand growth globally in the period to 2030. ArabPlast 2019 - the biggest plastics, petrochemicals and rubber industry exhibition in the Middle East...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 January, 2019 1:05 pm

European Parliament President Calls for Strengthening Cooperation with UAE in Humanitarian, Relief Work

His Excellency Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, expressed his deep appreciation for the UAE’s global humanitarian and relief efforts, manifested through the work of the Emirates Red Crescent and described them as “really impressive”. His statement came...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 January, 2019 8:15 am

European Parliament President Calls for Strengthening Cooperation with UAE in Humanitarian, Relief Work

His Excellency Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, expressed his deep appreciation for the UAE’s global humanitarian and relief efforts, manifested through the work of the Emirates Red Crescent and described them as “really impressive”. His statement came...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 January, 2019 2:16 am

Howden Turkey, the Middle East and Africa received “Broker of the Year” award at the 5th Middle East Insurance Industry Awards

Howden Turkey, the Middle East and Africa (TMEA) was awarded “Broker of the Year” at the 5th Middle East Insurance Industry Awards (MIIA) organized by the Middle East Insurance Review (MEIR) for achieving excellence in the insurance industry.   Winners were selected after...

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