Business & Money | Monday 11 December, 2017 4:00 pm

Dubai to host the 7th Chief Audit Executive Conference from Tuesday

The UAE is leading the way for the region by setting exemplary standards in internal audit, which is working in tandem with the smart initiatives by the government.   Dubai is hosting the 7th Chief Audit Executive Conference from December 12 to 13. It is being organised by the UAE-IAA,...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 December, 2017 4:00 pm

Dubai Customs’ Consultative Council discusses means of boosting cooperation in 2018

Chaired by Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs (DC), Chairman of Dubai Customs’ Consultative Council, the Council’s third meeting in 2017 convened recently and was attended by heads of business and trade groups, members of the Council. Boosting cooperation and partnership...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 December, 2017 3:22 pm

Abu Dhabi Airports Opens Midfield Terminal Fire Station with Upgraded Capabilities

Abu Dhabi Airports unveiled its new Midfield Terminal Fire Station on Monday, December 11 with an opening ceremony that saw the attendance of the Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, the Acting Chief Program Officer Sulaiman Al Siksek, and a delegation comprising of the top media...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 December, 2017 1:59 pm

New Emiratisation program launched to support nationalisation strategies in banking industry

The UAE Financial Markets Association has announced a new Emiratisation Optimal Performance Scheme to encourage and support the local banking industry in implementing efficient nationalisation strategies.   Launched this week (10 December) at an event in the H Hotel, Dubai in the...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 December, 2017 12:27 pm

Smart Dubai and Majid Al Futtaim Sign MOU

Smart Dubai and Majid Al Futtaim today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in areas that will help to enhance the Emirate’s data and analytics capabilities. The agreement has been developed in line with the government’s vision to empower, deliver and promote an...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 December, 2017 11:25 am

Three Day China Homelife Exhibition Begins in Dubai and Ensures Direct Sourcing With Manufacturers

The largest sourcing platform, China Homelife Dubai Exhibition was inaugurated by H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and opened to visitors at the Dubai World Trade Centre.  Open for three days from December 10 -12, the exhibition has shown strong...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 December, 2017 3:34 am

ITFC Presents its Trade Finance Role in Africa at “Africa 2017” Conference

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, participated in the “Africa 2017” Conference entitled “Business for Africa held in Sharm Al Shiekh. This event was enaugurated by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 December, 2017 3:00 am

Prepaid salary cards for domestic workers

Domestic workers (housemaids, drivers etc.) will now get prepaid payroll or salary cards to protect their wages and ensure that they get their salaries on time. The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) started this scheme on Saturday. It has given a six-month deadline to all...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 December, 2017 2:00 am

International Government Communication Forum Receives Myriad Suggestions for Upcoming Edition

An online survey launched by the International Government Communication Centre (IGCC) in mid-October to identify the themes and topics of the seventh International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2018) received numerous suggestions from across the globe and achieved 2.2 million impressions on...

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Business & Money | Sunday 10 December, 2017 4:27 pm

Saudi Arabia drives MENA IPO activity in Q3 2017: EY

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region witnessed five IPO deals in the third quarter of 2017, representing a 400% increase when compared to the single IPO recorded in Q3 2016. Announced MENA value, or capital raised, reached US$ 236.7 million in Q3 2017, a 20% increase on Q3...

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