Business & Money | Saturday 5 January, 2019 1:00 am

Innovation and technology form the basis of discussion at ArabPlast 2019

The GCC’s petrochemicals, plastics and rubber producers discussed innovation strategies at ArabPlast 2019 as a key business priority, indicating that the advancement, improvement and modernisation of the sector is a top priority. “Over the past few years, the GCC’s...

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Business & Money | Friday 4 January, 2019 12:00 pm

Airbus says finalises $11bn in sales of A220 jets

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said it had finalised the sale of 120 A220-300 single-aisle jets worth $11-billion.  Sixty of the aircraft would go to low-cost US carrier JetBlue and another 60 to a start-up codenamed Moxy that is to begin operations in 2021, Airbus said. Airbus...

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Business & Money | Friday 4 January, 2019 1:09 am

Nestlé Launches Workplace by Facebook

Nestlé has adopted Workplace by Facebook as its global internal communication tool, to connect its workforce and better serve consumers.  The announcement comes as the latest and largest wave of staff join the platform, part of a process that began only nine months ago. Today, around ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 3 January, 2019 2:17 pm

Dubai Customs introduces Masar program to Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority delegation

A visiting delegation from the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) was at Dubai Customs to learn about the best practices and experiences implemented in its recently launched ‘Masar’, a Corporate Strategic Planning and Performance Management System aimed at automating the process...

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Business & Money | Thursday 3 January, 2019 12:43 pm

Middle East security, safety, and fire protection industries in sharp focus as countdown begins for Intersec 2019

The countdown has begun for the 21st edition of the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show in Dubai, with global suppliers zooming in on a Middle East market that is estimated to more than double in value over the next six years.   More than 1,300...

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Business & Money | Thursday 3 January, 2019 3:30 am

Omniyat offers tribute to Sheikh Mohammed for serving the UAE for 50 years

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has completed a glorious 50 years in serving the country. As a tribute to the visionary Ruler, Mr. Mahdi Amjad, Executive Chairman and CEO at Omniyat expressed his heartfelt...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 January, 2019 10:30 am

Saudi labor reports are now ‘enforceable documents’

Mediation reports issued by the Amicable Settlement Departments of labor offices are now recognized as “enforceable documents” that can be directly filed to the enforcement judiciary, similar to those issued by other mediation entities, the Justice Ministry has announced. These...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 January, 2019 11:40 am

French expertise, a key partner for the protection of individuals and strategic infrastructures in the Middle East

From January 20-22, 2019 Business France will be hosting two national pavilions at INTERSEC DUBAI, the largest international meeting platform for the Security and Safety industry. INTERSEC is indeed a unique platform for companies looking to expand in the Middle East and Africa...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 January, 2019 11:31 am

Bidaya Home Finance successfully completes its Series 2 Sukuk Issuance

Bidaya Home Finance ("Bidaya") has successfully completes its Series 2 Sukuk issuance under the recently established SAR 500 million Sukuk programme (“Sukuk Programme”). The total amount raised in relation to the Series 2 Sukuk was SAR 100 million; closing on December 26,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 1 January, 2019 11:24 am

EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year competition encourages female Saudi students to explore new business sectors

EY has launched its inaugural Corporate Finance Woman of the Year (CFWY) competition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative encourages Saudi women to pursue careers in the private sector, particularly within transaction services and corporate finance. The competition is open to university...

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