Business & Money | Sunday 14 June, 2015 4:58 am

Hamdan bin Mohammed Directs to Organise Second Edition of ‘Global Islamic Economy Summit’

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has directed to organise the second edition of Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES). The summit...

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Business & Money | Saturday 13 June, 2015 4:22 am

Visa Inc. Elects Lloyd A. Carney to Its Board of Directors

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Lloyd A. Carney as a new independent director, effective June 11, 2015. Mr. Carney will also serve as a member of the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee. Mr. Carney was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a director ...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 June, 2015 6:10 am

Ulysse Nardin strengthens its legacy by serving as timekeeper for the 2015 Yachting Premiere in Beirut

Luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, Ulysse Nardin, lent its support to the prestigious 2015 Yachting premiere, in collaboration with its long-standing partners in the country, W. Salamoon & Sons. Strengthening its seafaring legacy, the tie up saw Ulysse Nardin serve as official timekeeper of the...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 June, 2015 4:19 am

Msheireb station sees successful breakthrough of Al Mayeda Tunnel Boring Machine

“During the past year, we have achieved significant developments on the Doha Metro project thanks to the joint efforts of the company and its contractors. While the excavation phase is making good progress at all stations under the supervision of our skilled team, we are happy to celebrate a new...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 June, 2015 2:29 pm

Dubai International Financial Centre Set to Triple in Size by 2024

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is poised to grow three-fold over the next 10 years through the integration of a four-pronged strategy that includes deepening core client synergies, enhancing infrastructure, increasing the availability of skilled staff, and stepping up access to the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 June, 2015 2:22 pm

UAE’s economy expands in Q1 despite relatively lower oil prices

Dubai witnessed a 4.5 % GDP growth last year, and a 6.5 percent rise in employment, driven by long term planned infrastructure and the ideal investment environment offered by the Emirate.Quoting these figures, Hafeez Abdullah, Chairman of ‘The H Holding Enterprise’, one of the fast growing...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 June, 2015 2:02 pm

‘BIOJET ABU DHABI’ PRESENTS ROADMAP FOR SUSTAINABLE AVIATION BIOFUEL INDUSTRY IN THE UAE

Etihad Airways, together with Boeing, Total, Takreer and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, today launched a joint industry roadmap for the sustainable production of aviation biofuels in the United Arab Emirates. The BIOjet Abu Dhabi: Flight Path to Sustainability report outlines a set ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 June, 2015 1:20 pm

Superbrands to Recognise and Honour Top UAE Brands at Annual Tribute Event

Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, announced it will host its annual tribute event to honour and recognize UAE’s strongest brands on June 15, 2015 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City. At the event, Superbrands will also announce the highly awaited...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 June, 2015 1:15 pm

Jotun Powder Coatings Unveils New Innovations in Sustainable Technology

Jotun, the world’s leading paint and coatings supplier, has strengthened its diverse powder coatings range with the introduction of two new premium powder products, The Aurora collection and Ultra Shine. Both collections boast new technological advances, providing sustainable and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 11 June, 2015 2:17 am

14th Dubai Ramadan Forum to Be Launched on June 24

New activities this year include an exhibition on the History and Art of Arabic Calligraphy Dubai, UAE, 10 June 2015: Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced the launch of the 14th edition of the Dubai Ramadan Forum, which will take place from June 24 to July 4,...

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