Business & Money | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 5:55 am

The 2nd Sharjah FDI Forum 2016 Kicks off Tomorrow

Under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the second edition of the Sharjah FDI Forum is set to raise the curtains for its 2nd edition tomorrow. Organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 27 September, 2016 2:23 am

Saudi Aramco and the GCC Board Directors Institute to host 4th Chairman Summit in Riyadh

With lingering low oil prices creating uncertainty in GCC economies, Saudi Aramco and the GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI) are bringing together high profile chairmen from across the GCC and expert panellists to exchange views on the current issues facing leadership and best practice under the...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 4:05 pm

Sipchem Wins a Prestigious IR Award

Saudi International Petroleum Company “Sipchem” was awarded the Most Improved IR Corporate Large Cap at the 2016 Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Conference.   "Sipchem" achieved this award after gaining the majority of financial analysts and fund...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 3:30 pm

Emirates Islamic contributes AED 1 million to Dubai Charity Association

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today disbursed AED 1 million to Dubai Charity Association from its Zakat fund. The contribution will fund the association’s various charitable activities, such as helping the poor and needy and individuals in...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 3:01 pm

Jawaher Al Qasimi launches the “NAMA Fund” supporting women and seed funded it with AED 10 million

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), recently launched the ‘NAMA International Women Fund’ (NAMA Fund) and seed funded it with AED 10 million. The NAMA Fund...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 2:03 pm

Lines of Business Now Funding More than 40% of Enterprise IT Spending

The influence of lines of business (LoBs) over enterprise IT spending in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) continues to grow, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The firm's recently published 'Worldwide Semiannual IT Spending Guide: Line of...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 12:53 pm

Following Global FinTech Trends: Payment Solutions Account for 40% of FinTech Businesses in the GCC

According to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), FinTech companies in the GCC now account for 7% of all FinTech business in the Middle East and Africa region. Taking on the successful business models of the United States of America (USA), payment solutions account for...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 12:21 pm

Siemens 1,000th gas turbine arrives at Umm Al Houl power plant in Qatar

Siemens celebrated the arrival of the company’s 1000th gas turbine produced at its Berlin factory to the Umm Al Houl combined cycle power plant in Qatar. After journeying thousands of miles from Berlin, the fifth of six 11-meter-long SGT5-4000F turbines has made it to the plant that will...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 12:07 pm

Real-Time Insights Drive Government Digital Transformation with Saudi Vision 2030

More than 100 leading Saudi organizations agree real-time insights are key for driving government digital transformation and Saudi Vision 2030. Part of Saudi Vision 2030, the National Transformation Program 2020 supports government digital transformation and economic growth through five common...

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Business & Money | Monday 26 September, 2016 2:05 am

Trade exhibitions and industry events set to boost temporary staff requirements: Dulsco

Trade exhibitions related to technology, real estate, education, healthcare and upcoming themeparks are all set to boost the temporary staff requirements as per Dulsco, a regional leader in human resources and waste management. UAE is one of the most sought after destination in the Middle East for...

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