Business & Money | Saturday 30 May, 2015 12:03 am

Barwa Bank awarded by Euromoney for Innovation in Islamic Finance

Barwa Bank, Qatar’s most progressive Shari’ah compliant service provider, has been recognized by the Euromoney Awards for Innovation in Islamic Finance 2015 for its lead role in international Sukuk issuance. Against a number of criteria across key metrics including innovation, cross border...

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Business & Money | Friday 29 May, 2015 3:11 pm

biz-group and Dubai SME to help foster innovation within the SME sector

In line with the UAE’s vision to become the most innovative nation by 2021, biz-group, a leading UAE-based business consultancy specialising in corporate training, teambuilding and business strategy, has partnered with Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai ...

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Business & Money | Friday 29 May, 2015 3:09 pm

Red Hat Extends Enterprise Management for OpenStack with CloudForms 3.2

Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced Red Hat CloudForms 3.2, the latest version of its award-winning solution for managing private and hybrid clouds. CloudForms 3.2 delivers innovative management features that enable customers to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 May, 2015 3:05 pm

Seddiqi Holding Unveils Swiss Watch Services

Seddiqi Holding— a family-owned and -managed company with a diversified portfolio of businesses— today officially unveiled Swiss Watch Services, the Middle East’s largest and most comprehensive customer care center for timepieces. With expertise in servicing over 60 watch brands and 200,000...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 May, 2015 12:42 pm

SBWC showcases members’ products at Ebriez Fashion Exhibition

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) is participating in the Ebriez Fashion Exhibition, being held at the Sharjah Ladies Club from May 26- 28 with part of the proceeds going to the Big Heart Foundation in support of Syrian refugee children.The women only fashion event is themed “Dress for...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 May, 2015 12:35 pm

SWIFT opens The KYC Registry to funds distributors and custodians

SWIFT announces that The KYC Registry is now available to fund distributors and custodians. In response to an identified need within its Community, SWIFT is extending the reach of The KYC Registry beyond correspondent banking to support Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance requirements for funds...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 May, 2015 9:38 am

Italy and Germany spearhead international participation at Automechanika Dubai 2015

- Top European manufacturers get ready for action at Middle East and Africa’s largest auto aftermarket trade show- Italy and Germany will spearhead a record turnout of international exhibitors at Automechanika Dubai 2015, as the wider Middle East and Africa’s largest automotive...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 May, 2015 2:56 am

Penspen Appoints New EVP Asset Management & Asset Integrity and Regional Director of the Americas

Penspen, a leading global provider of engineering and management services to the energy industry, has strengthened its Houston team with the appointment of Carl Mook as the new EVP Asset Management and Asset Integrity and Regional Director of the Americas.In his new EVP role, Carl will be...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 May, 2015 2:50 am

Opportunity Belongs To Everyone, Says Business Group Chairwoman

HE Sheikha Dr Hind Al Qassimi, Chairwoman of the Business Professional Women’s Emirates Club and a member of the Sharjah Royal family stressed how important is it that both men and women are afforded equal opportunity. She was speaking to an audience of more than 100 people with a keen interest...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 May, 2015 2:06 am

Prince Alwaleed urged to boost Uganda investments

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), received at his office in Riyadh, Rashid Ssemuddu, Ugandan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. The meeting was also attended by Hassna Alturki, executive manager for international relations to the chairman and Ahmed Altubaishi, executive ...

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