Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 10:45 am

IBM Cloud to Accelerate Bank Sohar’s Digital Transformation

IBM (NYSE:IBM) announced today that Bank Sohar, one of the leading financial institutions in the Sultanate of Oman, has selected IBM Cloud and mobile to accelerate its digital transformation. This will allow the Bank to enhance its information technology infrastructure, boost its client service...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 10:35 am

Barwa Bank announces the winners of its Summer Spend Campaign for 2016

Barwa Bank, Qatar's most progressive Shari’ah compliant financial service provider, has announced the names of the winners of its Summer Spend Campaign for 2016. As such, Mr. Salem Saeed Al Marri, Mr. Samer Al Jaser and Mr. Tarek Bilal each won a return ticket to their destination of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 9:47 am

Emirates NBD backs financial independence programme for young adults with disabilities

Emirates NBD, one of the leading banking groups in the region, is partnering with Integreat Center, a newly founded educational institution for young adults with disabilities, to fund their ‘Money Management’ programme, aimed to teach students with disabilities about financial literacy...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 5:43 am

8th Automechanika Network spotlights key trends impacting wider Middle East

More than 100 professionals of the Middle East’s automotive aftermarket gathered in Dubai to discuss the future trends in their industry, with the rise of digitisation likely to have a major impact on the way they do business in the region.    Valued at US$367 billion in 2015, ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 5:33 am

Leading entities join forces to stage Dubai Week in China: Shanghai

 Dubai’s leading entities are joining forces to stage an event in China highlighting how the city is a global gateway offering the world’s largest exporter excellent opportunities for economic development and cultural exchange.   Taking place from 27-29 October ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 5:32 am

DWE hosts Youth Circle about ‘Emirati Women and the Workplace’

Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), in collaboration with Emirates Youth Council, hosted a Youth Circle today, titled “Emirati Women and the Workplace”. The event was attended by HE Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, HE Mona Ghanem Al Marri, ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 September, 2016 4:16 am

Middle East Franchise Expo from October 25 to 26 attracts international and national brands

The Convention Centre of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai will be the focal point for the region’s premier franchise exhibition on 25-26 October. The event brings together local and international brands with products and services from over 90 companies alongside workshops and networking...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 September, 2016 5:26 pm

Kuwait is ‘Good but Losing Ground’ on the National Well-Being Front, BCG Report Finds

A new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that, when it comes to its current-level Sustainable Economic Development Assessment (SEDA) scores, Kuwait outperforms the GCC and the rest of the world in dimensions such as income, employment and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 September, 2016 5:23 pm

Oman Exceeds Global Average in Converting Growth into Improvements in Well-Being, BCG Report Finds

A new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that, when it comes to its current-level Sustainable Economic Development Assessment (SEDA) scores, Oman outperforms the GCC and the rest of the world in dimensions such as economic stability, health, civil society, governance and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 September, 2016 5:20 pm

The UAE Leads the World in Well-Being Scores, BCG Study Reveals

A new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that, when it comes to its current-level Sustainable Economic Development Assessment (SEDA) scores, the UAE outperforms the GCC and the rest of the world in most dimensions—including income, employment, education,...

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