Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 1:43 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:...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 12:38 pm

Jawaher Al Qasimi calls for action to ease suffering of 65.3 million refugees worldwide

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, has called for collaborative efforts to end the plight of refugees worldwide and the intensification of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 12:18 pm

Tejar Dubai launches its 20th commercial project for fledgling Emirati entrepreneur

The Tejar Dubai entrepreneurship development programme, a Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry initiative, launched its 20th commercial project, Familia Emirati clothes store on Dubai-Oman Highway in Hatta recently.   The new commercial project which is the 4th launched by Tejar Dubai...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 12:08 pm

FOCUS ON NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WILL HELP UAE PROSPER IN POST-OIL ERA – REPORT

The UAE can achieve a whole new level of excellence and prosperity by making innovation a highlight of its strategic direction in a Post-Oil era, according to a new market analysis issued today.   The report by PA Consulting Group says the UAE is a perfect example of how nations can...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 11:50 am

Aon boosts cyber expertise with London appointment

Aon plc (NYSE:AON), the leading global provider of risk management and human resource consulting and outsourcing, has appointed Luke Foord-Kelcey to Co-Head Aon Benfield’s Global Cyber Practice Group, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to cyber risk...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 11:42 am

UAE’s Sharjah eGovernment Implements NESA Standards to Enhance Cyber Security

The Government of Sharjah, Department of eGovernment (DeG), the emirate’s principal body responsible for transforming Sharjah into one of the digitally advanced cities in the region, has announced the commencement of a comprehensive plan to comply with the National Electronic Security...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 11:41 am

TAQNIA Space, Skyware Technologies & Crescent join forces to form joint venture with KACST Saudi Arabia as the technology partner

TAQNIA Space, Skyware Technologies and Crescent have signed a joint venture agreement in Saudi Arabia with KACST as the technology partner. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) is an independent Saudi scientific organisation with a long experience in research and development. With ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 11:39 am

Ajman Sewerage embarks on AED 75 million network expansion projects

As a result of Ajman’s steady growth, Ajman Sewerage announced today the commencement of two strategic projects, which will enable the utility company to further expand its network coverage while increasing the overall capacity and safety performance of its wastewater collection and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 9:49 am

The exhibition industry meets in Basel to tackle the challenges of change

Exhibition industry leaders from across Europe and around the globe will gather at the UFI Open Seminar in Europe to discuss the Challenge of Change. Nearly 180 exhibition professionals from 25 countries will attend UFI’s three-day European Congress in Basel...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 2:52 am

UNIKAI Foods forays into Bahrain through deal with Behzad Group

UNIKAI Foods, one of the largest FMCG companies in the UAE, will make a debut in Bahrain following an agreement with Behzad Group, a leading company in Bahrain building finishing materials and solutions. The MoU was signed by Neeraj Mohra, CEO of UNIKAI and Steve Sutton, General Manager of Behzad...

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