Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 4:49 pm

Sharjah Media Centre Gears up for 5th International Government Communication Forum

Sharjah Media Centre (SMC), the media arm of Sharjah Government and organiser of the annual International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), has announced that preparations are in full swing for the upcoming edition. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 4:37 pm

Prospective homeowners given glimmer of hope in KSA

The number of internet searches for home loans in Saudi Arabia is expected to surge, after local news reports in the kingdom suggest the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency is considering raising the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio on mortgages to 85 per cent from 70 per cent.   The kingdom’s...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 4:29 pm

DP WORLD SIGNS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR EXPANSION OF FLAGSHIP JEBEL ALI PORT

DP World, the leading enabler of global trade, has signed two major contracts for civil construction work at its new Container Terminal 4 on a reclaimed island in Jebel Ali Port. His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Zeyad Baker, Executive...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 2:37 pm

Dubai Customs rolls out initiatives offering disabled and elderly services at great convenience

The disabled and old people need not worry anymore about going through the hassle of leaving their vehicles, or even their homes, to be able to process their Customs transactions. Dubai Customs has unveiled two initiatives towards enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and the elderly,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 12:53 pm

More than 3,000 employees participate in Jafza Car-Free Day

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the flagship free zone business of Dubai and the trade and logistics hub for the wider Middle East region, organized a successful Jafza Car Free Day on February 24, 2016 to support sustainability and reduce carbon footprint.    Over 5,000 staff from the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 9:45 am

Closer Cooperation between Aviation Stakeholders Urged to Ensure Industry’s Full Growth Potential is Realised

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says close collaboration between all aviation stakeholders in Jordan is essential for the continual development of the aviation industry and fundamental towards the country realising its full economic growth potential - expected to be amongst the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 6:30 am

ITFC supports the Groundnut sector of Senegal with a US$75 million agreement with THE GOVERNMENT

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group, signed a US$75 million Syndicated Murabaha Financing agreement on Sunday, Feb 21st 2016 with the Government of Senegal, with Suneor (the major player in the Senegalese groundnut sector) ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2016 5:19 am

TVM Capital Healthcare Partners registers new emerging markets-focused fund under Dubai International Financial Centre

Specialist private equity firm TVM Capital Healthcare Partners has registered a new emerging markets-focused fund under the Qualified Investor Fund regime (QIF) established by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).   The fund, TVM Healthcare III, intends to raise US$300 million ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 23 February, 2016 4:34 pm

PRCA to launch new professional association in Middle East and North Africa

The Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA), the largest PR association in Europe representing and regulating over 18,000 PR individuals has announced the launch of PRCA MENA (PRCA Middle East and North Africa). PRCA MENA will be the professional membership association to represent PR...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 23 February, 2016 2:51 pm

Preferred Partner Mena Market Place Adds High Impact Programmatic Ad Company ‘Just Premium’ to Its Operations

Leading programmatic advertising giant Mena Market Place (MMP) is soaring to new heights. Under the expert guidance of director Nader Bitar who took office in August last year, the company boasts a fresh business approach and strategic new partnerships with industry heavyweights including Just...

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