Business & Money | Sunday 13 November, 2016 12:50 pm

WIBC 2016 announces the 2nd series of the WIBC Leaderboard for global Islamic banking

After a very successful introduction of the first of its kind assessment tool for Islamic banks in 2015, WIBC 2016 is set to continue its efforts to enhance the performance and quality of the Islamic banking industry in the 2nd edition of the WIBC Leaderboard. The comprehensive performance...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 November, 2016 6:30 am

Riyadh, Jeddah to get SR796m facelift

Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Abdullatief Al-Asheikh signed six new contracts worth SR796 million to implement various projects in the cities of Riyadh and Jeddah. Five of these projects will be implemented in Riyadh, costing a total of SR726,184,978. These include maintenance of roads ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 November, 2016 5:06 am

Canon reiterates commitment with channel community

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions reinforced its commitment to both channel partners by awarding them Middle East Channel Awards for their business performances and innovative selling practices.   This was part of an exclusive two-day event that saw 170 key operational...

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Business & Money | Sunday 13 November, 2016 5:00 am

UAE-Morocco deal to hold Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), Africa Chapter, in Marrakesh from 29-31 October 2017

Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO of Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Organizing Committee, signed today a strategic MoU with HE Ahmed Akhchichine, President of Marrakech-Safi region, Kingdom of Morocco to organise Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) - Africa Chapter, in Marrakesh on 29-31 October 2017 under the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 November, 2016 4:10 am

Chemical products major contributor to Saudi non-oil exports

The Industrial sector in the Kingdom is witnessing major development and growth, with a significant role played by the plastic and petrochemical sectors in achieving sustainable development and diversifying the sources of income thus pertaining positively to the Kingdom’s 2030...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 November, 2016 2:23 am

Become an Air Miles Millionaire with Modell’s Sporting Goods

Marka PJSC (DFM: MARKA), the first public joint stock retail operator in the UAE, has launched a limited-time campaign that offers Modell’s customers the chance to become an Air Miles Millionaire. Starting today and until 3rd December, customers who spend over AED 500 or more will not only ...

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Business & Money | Friday 11 November, 2016 5:04 am

Deputy Crown Prince sees prospect of GCC becoming 6th largest economy

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, stressed that there is an opportunity in front of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to become the sixth largest economy in the world if they worked properly as one bloc in the coming years. The Deputy ...

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Business & Money | Friday 11 November, 2016 1:34 am

EUROSTAR Group and Italian Major Quantum Eye KSA’s Smart Energy Market for Expansion

With a steadily growing demand for energy consumption in the Kingdom, the country has been making a national effort to enhance efficiency and eco-sustainability. In line with this mission of the government, QESCO (Quantum Eurostar Energy Solutions Company), a one-stop-shop destination for energy...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 November, 2016 4:06 pm

German companies Define Marketing Strategy at Gulfood Manufacturing

Exhibiting for the 3rd consecutive year at Gulfood Manufacturing, Germany makes an impression with one of the biggest national pavilions present at the event. More than 150 German companies are participating under the German national pavilion, reflecting an increasing interest in the UAE and GCC...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 November, 2016 3:37 pm

(ITFC) Calls for Incorporating Climate Change Policies into Global Trade Issues during the COP22

Under the theme of climate change and its impact on trade, the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with the Ministry in Charge of Foreign Trade in the Kingdom of Morocco, are organizing a Seminar on "International Trade ...

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