Business & Money | Tuesday 8 November, 2016 4:10 pm

GCC’S Food Imports to Double to US$53.1 Billion by 2020

 The GCC’s food import bill will double over the next few years to a value of US $53.1 billion, says a MEED Insight Thought Leadership Report released today.   The report, sponsored by Oman’s SOHAR Port & Freezone, was released at Gulfood Manufacturing, the third and ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 November, 2016 4:08 pm

UAE Can Serve as ‘GLOBAL LOGISTICS HUB’

As international and regional food & beverage (F&B) logistics experts met at today’s Food Logistics Forum – a knowledge sharing platform at Gulfood Manufacturing, which runs until November 9 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) - Nadia Abdul Aziz, President of the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 November, 2016 3:41 pm

Emirates NBD partners with Twitter to offer customer support

 Emirates NBD, one of the leading banking groups in the region, has partnered with real time information network Twitter, to be the first bank in the region to offer customer support features through its account.    Twitter’s customer support features will enable Emirates ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 November, 2016 3:38 pm

Canon Central and North Africa strengthens regional presence with Annual Partner Conference in Kenya

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA), highlighted its commitment to the region and strengthened its presence by hosting the Annual Partner Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, which brought together more than 100 partners from 44 countries in Africa.   A significant event that further...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 November, 2016 3:36 pm

‘lupin’ the next generation Superfood at Gulfood

Government of Western Australia in partnership with Lupin industry, unveiled ‘lupin’, the next generation superfood at the Gulfood Manufacturing show, which is being held till the 9th of November. Scientific research has put this high protein, high fibre, ‘legume’ as a sure...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 November, 2016 3:14 pm

Saudi retailers must build sustainable customer analytics capabilities to stay competitive: Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton, the global consulting and technology firm, has found that investing in customer analytics offers exciting opportunities for the growth and development of the regional retail sector.  The comprehensive report – titled ‘Next Generation Retailers: Power Up Your ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 November, 2016 2:43 pm

Dubai Customs introduces new invention: Smart Customs Clearance Vehicle

Dubai Customs has developed an all new special service bringing more convenience to disabled, elderly and VIP passengers at Dubai airports. A state-of-the-art smart customs clearance vehicle is being deployed to offer special needs people and dignitaries unique and delightful service with no...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 November, 2016 1:53 pm

Alpha Aviation Academy to participate in Arab Aviation Summit 2016

Alpha Aviation Academy, a leading aviation training provider and currently the largest Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL) facility in the region, is set to participate in the Arab Aviation Summit 2016 taking place in Jordan on December 5th. As the most prominent aviation and tourism event in the Middle ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 November, 2016 10:00 am

al khaliji wins Global Finance’s coveted ‘Best Private Bank’ award in Qatar for 2017

Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) P.Q.S.C., Qatar’s next generation bank, has been named 2017’s ‘Best Private Bank’ in Qatar, by the industry-leading ‘Global Finance’ magazine. This award is a testament to al khaliji’s commitment providing clients with ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 November, 2016 3:09 am

First MENA Green Finance option from Emirates Islamic

With an aim to provide customers with affordable access to green products, Dubai Green Economy Partnership (Dubai GEP) has signed an agreement with Emirates Islamic to provide easy financing options for individual consumers in Dubai to purchase green products on the Green Deal website. The...

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