Business & Money | Friday 24 June, 2016 9:44 am

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Celebrate Iftar with Cab Drivers In Amman

Yesterday, Starwood Hotels & Resorts celebrated Iftar with taxi drivers across Amman, Jordan as a part of its seventh annual ‘Iftar for Cabs’ and its ongoing commitment to the Holy Month of Ramadan. This year’s initiative brought 48 hotels, including Sheraton Amman Al Nabil,...

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Business & Money | Friday 24 June, 2016 5:04 am

The Bigger Picture: Dubai International as Viewed from Space

Dubai International (DXB) makes an indelible impression even when viewed from outer space with the addition of Concourse D. Concourse D, which is the last major facility that DXB has space for, has boosted the airport’s annual capacity to 90 million passengers. But the lack of space is not...

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Business & Money | Friday 24 June, 2016 2:13 am

Startup World Cup Makes its Debut:
1,000,000 USD for the World Champion

Startup World Cup, a global conference and competition, makes its debut connecting startup ecosystems around the world. Startup World Cup will host regional events in Indonesia, Japan, India, Taiwan, China, Israel, Australia, Germany, Chile, and the US (Boston & Silicon Valley) where the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 June, 2016 3:50 pm

2XL luxury Furniture and Home Décor brand expands presence in Abu Dhabi

UAE based 2XL Furniture and Home Décor, the renowned retailer of luxury home furnishings, announced the launch of its exclusive new showroom in Al Mushrif Cooperative Society in Abu Dhabi. This is the second showroom in Abu Dhabi, after its largest one in Marina Mall. The latest store...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 June, 2016 3:30 pm

Deloitte: Boardrooms aware of cyber risks, not equipped with experts


Boardrooms’ awareness of cyber risks has been recently growing in Europe, Middle East and Africa, with cyber security ranking far up on the agendas of non-executive directors in the region, according to Deloitte’s recent report entitled “EMEA 360 Boardroom Survey: Agenda...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 June, 2016 3:11 pm

Emirates Islamic launches ‘Bring Happiness’ Campaign to mark Zayed Humanitarian Work Day

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today launched the ‘Bring Happiness’ initiative, a social media campaign that will connect members of the community in need with those who can offer their support. The initiative has been launched to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 June, 2016 2:47 pm

Viacom Expands Direct-to-Consumer Offering with International Launch of BET Play

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) today announced the launch of BET Play, Viacom’s first-ever direct-to-consumer, subscription video on demand (SVOD) application for the adult audience, giving fans in 100 countries direct mobile access to BET’s signature award shows, current...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 June, 2016 2:36 pm

GCC Food & Beverage Companies Embrace Commitment to Phase-Out Trans Fat

General Mills, Kellogg Company of Great Britain Limited (Dubai Branch), Mars, Mondelēz International, Nestlé Middle East, PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Company and Unilever – GCC-based member companies of the International Food & Beverage Alliance (IFBA) - embrace the commitment to a...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 June, 2016 2:25 pm

Dubai Food & Beverage Business Group launches ‘Wafaa’ Charity Programme

The Food and Beverage Business Group, operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, launched ‘Wafaa’, meaning ‘giving back to the society’, a food donation initiative which involves packaging and delivering essential food items to the less fortunate ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 June, 2016 2:06 pm

Majid Al Futtaim fosters regional talent, empowers female teams through new mall developments

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa— is encouraging regional talents to join its team by demonstrating skill development opportunities and the empowerment of female executives. Majid Al Futtaim’s human...

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