Business & Money | Saturday 2 December, 2017 3:03 am

Madinah leads the way with the first all-women city council

The first all-women city council is to be established in Madinah to provide women with complete municipal services and invest in their creative competencies, the Madinah municipality announced. This step, which aims to empower women, is in line with the goals and aspirations of the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 2 December, 2017 2:49 am

Gulf Traffic Exhibition Puts Spotlight of Smart Innovation

The Gulf Traffic Exhibition and Conference, which will take place 4-6 of December at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will be looking at ways it can support the ever-growing trend of ‘Smart Technologies’ through a dedicated conference stream, technology suppliers and the official launch of ...

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Business & Money | Friday 1 December, 2017 2:34 am

Mighty Systems Takes Tax Automation To New Heights by Launching OneVAT Software Solution

Mighty Systems, a leading enterprise software solutions provider for the financial, commercial and real estate industries, has created a new era for tax automation by offering the OneVAT software solution for the GCC. The product private launch event and dinner party took place on 22nd November at...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 November, 2017 10:18 am

Auto World” Seals Franchise Agreement with German “Sixt”

SEDCO Holding Group a leading Shariah-compliant investment Group, reinforced its investment portfolio in car rental and leasing sector with latest franchise agreement between its operating company, (Auto World) and the German (Sixt), one of the largest car rental companies with a fleet of 215,000...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 November, 2017 8:07 am

Dubai Investments raises foreign ownership cap to 49%

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has raised foreign ownership limit in the company from the existing 35% to 49%. A proposal to this effect was approved by shareholders at the General Assembly Meeting held on...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 November, 2017 8:04 am

(JETRO) and the (METI) Host Two Intellectual Property (IP) Events to Promote Cooperation between UAE and Japan

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI) held two events to discuss the development of appropriate collaborative measures for tackling IP infringement and counterfeiting in the region.       IP Judicial...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 November, 2017 6:45 am

Call for flexible hours for working Saudi women

The private sector should offer working women flexible working hours and a conducive working environment, the 8th Riyadh Economic Forum was told on Wednesday.   Flexible hours should be arranged to empower women and give them a place for employment in private and public sectors, the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 November, 2017 4:48 am

Automechanika Riyadh turns focus on exciting growth potential of Saudi automotive aftermarket

The Middle East's premier international trade and networking event, Automechanika, is now headed to Riyadh, capital and largest city of the region's largest automotive market, Saudi Arabia.   With the launch of Automechanika Riyadh, which will open doors for the first time in the ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 November, 2017 3:18 am

Pure Gold Jewellers Philanthropic Founder, Mr. Firoz Merchant, Truly Embraces the Year of Giving

Philanthropist Firoz Merchant continues his considerable charitable efforts, embracing 2017 as ‘The Year of Giving.’ He has now donated over AED 17.5 million towards the release of prisoners in debt, and since 2008 has changed the lives of more than 12,600 people through his...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 November, 2017 3:15 am

Avaya Announces Court Approval of Restructuring Plan

Avaya announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”) has confirmed its second amended chapter 11 plan of reorganization (the “Plan”).  As a result, Avaya expects to emerge from its restructuring process before the...

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