Business & Money | Monday 4 December, 2017 3:41 pm

Sharjah Ruler Attends the First Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit Inaugural Ceremony

The first Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) inaugurated today in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of NAMA and ...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 December, 2017 3:36 pm

Bahri celebrates UAE 46th National Day

In celebration of the UAE 46th National Day, Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, organized a series of activities for its employees at the company’s offices in Dubai, in addition to a public event at CITYWALK.   Showcasing the deep-rooted historic relations...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 December, 2017 3:28 pm

Women Economic Empowerment Global Forum Day 1: Arab Women still need to Overcome Stereotypes

During the first session of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Forum taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah, titled ”Government Policies and the Private Sector’s Responsibility in Women’s Economic Advancement” the audience was told that although the UAE was proving...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 4 December, 2017 1:45 pm

Dubai Holding debuts the Bahraini market through its hospitality arm, Jumeirah Group, to manage a luxury hotel

Dubai Holding, the global investment conglomerate and Sevens Holding SPC today announced the signing of a management agreement for Jumeirah Group to operate a luxury hotel in Bahrain.  The hotel, to be named Jumeirah Royal Saray - Bahrain, is scheduled to open February 27th, 2018.  The...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 December, 2017 1:10 pm

Procter & Gamble to Source US$100 million from Women-Owned Businesses

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has committed itself to sourcing US$100 million from women-owned businesses across the developing world. This pledge will be undertaken in partnership with UN Women and WEConnect International, and aims to promote women-led entrepreneurship across the developing...

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Government | Monday 4 December, 2017 12:30 pm

Saudi Crown Prince leads Time’s ‘Person of The Year’ poll as voting ends

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, is leading the Time magazine’s poll for the ‘Person of the Year 2017’ award.   With 24 percent votes so far, Prince Mohammed looks set to beat US President Donald Trump, Russian...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 December, 2017 10:58 am

Industry Stalwarts set to headline the 24th World Islamic Banking Conference

Amwaj Islands, Kingdom of Bahrain, November 30 2017: Under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the 24th edition of The World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC), the largest and most prestigious gathering of Islamic banking and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 4 December, 2017 9:00 am

flyadeal Celebrates 100,000th Customer just two months after starting operations

Since its launch, flyadeal, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s new low fares airline, has been growing its flights and network rapidly. It achieved a major milestone flying its 100,000th Customer on November 30th, barely two months after starting operations on September 23rd, Saudi Arabia’s...

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Culture & Education | Monday 4 December, 2017 7:56 am

The First Riyadh Based MUN summit done by the MUN society at AlFaisal University

  On the 23rd, 24th, and 25th of November, Riyadh witnessed an event like nothing before.  A spot in the west of Riyadh, Alfaisal University, welcomed college students from all over the city and offered an exceptional experience, also known as the MUN experience.   The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 4 December, 2017 7:30 am

Etihad Aviation Group Continues Its Uae National Day Celebrations at Nasdaq Times Square

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has marked the occasion of the UAE’s 46th National Day with a series of activities across the globe.   On the other side of the world, the national occasion was  marked on Saturday 2 December with the screening of images of Abu Dhabi at Nasdaq...

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