Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 3:53 pm

Over 40 communicators from a range of RAK entities attend MEPRA Connect at The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah Media Office (RAKMO) and the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) joined forces recently to hold Ras Al Khaimah’s 2nd MEPRA Connect forum at the Cove Rotana Resort. The event featured presentations from LinkedIN, Hill+Knowlton Strategies and the MEPRA Board and was...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 3:47 pm

Creativity And Its Role In Emerging Markets

The inconsistencies in the emerging market strategies of many multinational firms should be addressed and analysed openly, including on the level of academia. The potential of billions of new consumers that attract multinationals to emerging markets require bespoke marketing campaigns to ensure...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 3:12 pm

Samsung Launches Innovative Keep Ramadan Shining Campaign Across the Middle East

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd MENA, today announced the launch of its #KeepRamadanShining campaign. Samsung aims to portray the brightness in every moment this Ramadan by capturing its essence through the different ways it is celebrated by individuals, family and friends, and entire communities, with ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 2:31 pm

GOIC partakes in “AFAQ Economic Conference” in Jordan

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) represented by HE Mr. Mohammed Bin Khamis Al-Mukhaini, Assistant Secretary General for Industrial Information and Studies participated in the 8th AFAQ Economic Conference “Modern Economic Issues”. The conference was held under the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 7:19 am

LuLu Group Donates AED2 Million to Print, Distribute 200,000 Books

 As part of the Ramadan ‘Reading Nation’ campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, LuLu Group today announced a contribution of AED2 million to provide 200,000 books to refugee camps and ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 4:27 am

Arab Luxury World Successfully Reaches Conclusion

The third edition of Arab Luxury World has successfully reached its conclusion. The event saw a number of valuable insights and learnings on offer for those in attendance. Organised by Mediaquest, the two-day conference took place at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, with more than 30 panel...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 4:27 am

GCC maritime regulators visit Gulf Craft shipyard

GULF Craft recently welcomed 10 maritime regulators from across the GCC to one of its award-winning shipyards in the Emirates. Visitors were given a tour of the facility, and had an opportunity to witness the superyacht and yacht production process in action while meeting the skilled...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 June, 2016 4:26 am

Emirates NBD partners with La Moda Sunglasses for the 2nd year to distribute sunglasses to Dubai labourers

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, has launched its Sunglasses for Labourers campaign this summer for the second consecutive year. Working in partnership with La Moda Sunglasses and the Smartlife Foundation, Emirates NBD staff volunteers will collect and distribute over 2000...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 4:51 pm

Deloitte: Organizational design a top priority for Middle East companies

Responding to disruptive changes in digital technology, business models and workforce demographics, 92 percent of business and HR leaders around the world have identified the critical need to redesign their organization to meet global business demands. This is according to Deloitte’s fourth...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 8 June, 2016 4:48 pm

Spreads fall as petrochemical prices slip

Petrochemical product prices declined in May, after moving higher in the month of April. Ethylene, polyethylene, polypropylene prices slipped in the range of 4-9% m-o-m, even while feedstock prices (naphtha, propane) were mostly stable, indicating lower spreads and margins for petrochemical...

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