Business & Money | Monday 9 May, 2016 2:31 pm

Majid Al Futtaim wins at the MENA Digital Awards 2016 and Festival of Media Awards MENA 2016

Majid Al Futtaim has been awarded two prestigious awards at the MENA Digital Awards 2016 (MDA) and the Festival of Media Awards MENA 2016. The retail pioneer won in two categories: “Best Mobile App” for City Centres’ mobile app at the MDA, as well as “Best Engagement...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 May, 2016 1:39 pm

GCC Retail Market Far from Being Saturated and Abu Dhabi an Underrated Market say Industry Heavyweight

According to Abu Dhabi based Business DNA, the region’s retail sector is far from being saturated, and expects the industry to see a growth of 7% to 12% in 2017. The company sees 2016 as a correction year for the industry, even as it looks to drive growth of Abu Dhabi’s underrated...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 May, 2016 1:27 pm

Despite low hiring demand, an overwhelming number of employers face difficulty finding the skills they need in the UAE

According to the recent Bayt.com “Skills Gap in the Middle East and North Africa” survey, conducted by Bayt.com – the Middle East’s leading job site – and YouGov – a research and consulting agency – among the 352 UAE employers surveyed,...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 May, 2016 1:25 pm

Global Destination Wedding Industry Top and Emerging Destinations Revealed!

At the recently concluded Annual Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress in Florence, Italy, results of a survey conducted by Dubai based event organiser QnA International gave insight into the global destination wedding industry in 2015.    The global destination wedding...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 May, 2016 12:46 pm

Omniyat on way to meet Dubai Tourism Vision 2020

After bringing super-luxury brands such as ME by Meliá and Langham Place for the first time to the UAE and the Middle East region, Omniyat Group, a leading real estate developer in Dubai, will introduce another uber-luxury hospitality brand to the region before end...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 May, 2016 12:41 pm

360 MALL’s Vertical Gardens to create eco-buzz through photography contest

Through an innovative photography contest, aimed at talented individuals in Kuwait, to capture ‘The Gardens’ at 360 MALL - Kuwait’s iconic shopping mall owned by Tamdeen Shopping Centers Company, the mall hopes to raise awareness of the benefits of a green environment to...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 May, 2016 12:36 pm

Oman Air Joins Hands With PDO For Training

Oman Air and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) are joining forces to provide career development training for 500 Omani staff of Oman Air.    As part of this initiative, an Open Day was organized between 08.00 and 18.00 on 8th May at the Golden Tulip hotel in Muscat, which saw a...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 May, 2016 12:21 pm

Deloitte boosts its Aviation Centre of Excellence in the Middle East

Deloitte has expanded its Aviation Centre of Excellence in the Middle East with the appointment of three senior team members: Toby Robinson, Michael Dowds and Hassan Malik. The new members join the team to share their extensive experience and support the ongoing commitment to...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 May, 2016 12:08 pm

Cisco Cyber Security Solutions For Digital Transformation To Be Showcased at Kuwait Info Security Conference & Exhibition

Cisco has announced its participation at Kuwait Info Security Conference & Exhibition to be held at Radisson Blue Hotel, under the patronage of the Central Agency for Information Technology on May 11-12. As the Main Sponsor of the event, Cisco will be showcasing it threat-centric security...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 May, 2016 12:02 pm

French composite materials show coming to UAE

In a first, France’s GL Events is bringing its international event for composite materials to the UAE. The 17thTexwork exhibition and conference is scheduled to be held at Expo Centre Sharjah from November 22 and 23, 2016.   This is only the second time the exhibition is held...

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