Business & Money | Thursday 3 March, 2016 7:13 am

SBWC’s launches “Badiri” the region’s first Women’s Enterprise Development Virtual Academy

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) launched the first of its kind platform called “Badiri” Women Enterprise Development Virtual Academy, a free of cost program, for aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs in Sharjah and the UAE. It will provide resources, training and support...

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Business & Money | Thursday 3 March, 2016 6:56 am

CNN International names Aly Vance as new host of ‘Winning Post’

CNN International today announced that British sports presenter and journalist Aly Vance (nee Rowell) is to host ‘Winning Post’, the network’s monthly flat-racing show.   Vance, a former international athlete, is an experienced presenter who has worked for...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 5:09 pm

M&A Opportunities for MENA at Mid-Market Forum on March 3rd in Dubai

The Sixteenth M&A Mid-Market Forum (MMF), which will be held in Dubai on March 3rd 2016, will be focusing on developments within regional and global markets. Bringing together leading companies of the region and world leading investment banks, the forum will provide a...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 5:04 pm

PRÊT TO GO EXPANDS TO ABU DHABI

Prêt To Go, the home-grown F&B concept founded by entrepreneur Kunal Lahori, is pleased to announce the brand’s foray into Abu Dhabi with its sixth outlet opened in Terminal 1 of the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Since its launch in late 2014, Prêt To Go has carved a niche...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 4:02 pm

Citymax Celebrates Award-Winning Chefs

Citymax hotel Al Barsha are pleased to celebrate the success of its talented chefs at the Gulfood 2016: Emirates Culinary Guild Salon Culinaire competition. Chef Sandeep Pundir was awarded with Silver Medal in the chicken practical cookery category, Chef Faizal Aminat and Chef Rabin K Sivaram were...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 3:59 pm

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Launches AED30 Billion

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has confirmed that the UAE is moving headway with its strategic plan to diversify the national economy and reduce dependence on revenues from oil. His Highness reiterated...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 3:57 pm

Holy Quran made of Stone Paper attracts attention at Paperworld Middle East 2016

The Parax Paper stall featuring samples of the first copies of the Holy Quran printed on stone paper, was the centre of attraction on the second day of Paperworld Middle East at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.   The revolutionary and environmentally-friendly...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 12:48 pm

Dubai Customs Officials and members of Dubai Club for the Disabled enjoy open sporting day

Dubai Customs (DC) staged a joyous sports day along with fellows of Dubai Club for the Disabled. DC officials, personnel and staff with disability partook in a series of sporting activities which included ping-pong, boccia and wheelchair basketball. The events were held at DC Headquarters in Port...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 12:33 pm

KPMG and DED focus on taxing times

A business seminar co-hosted by KPMG and Dubai Exports, an agency of the Government of Dubai’s Department of Economic Development has highlighted how recent developments in the regional tax landscape could impact GCC businesses and investments. One key theme that emerged from the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 10:20 am

International products and ideas on show at The Big 5 Saudi

Demanding economic times increase the need for construction contractors to find new ways to remain competitive, both to win bids and ensure current projects are delivered to budget.    In Saudi Arabia, where the construction market remains strong despite the slump in oil prices,...

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