Business & Money | Thursday 12 March, 2015 4:10 pm

MEED Qatar Projects conference told that Qatar NMB clearing centre to open in April

The Middle East's first hub for clearing transactions in the Chinese Yuan is to open in Doha in April, Qatar Central Bank Governor Sheikh Abdullah Saoud Al-Thani told the annual MEED Qatar Projects Conference. He said that the move is part of a programme of initiatives involving Chinathat include...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 March, 2015 3:08 pm

GROHE presents “Masters of Technology”

For many decades, GROHE has been hailed an industry leader, based on the excellence of its products. Now the company is shifting attention back to its technological roots. Its new campaign underlines its status as a leading developer and manufacturer of faucets, fittings, showers and systems, which ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 March, 2015 2:45 pm

Daruna Development and Wasita Qatar sign Contract for Advanced Workers’ Accommodations in Qatar

At today’s MEED Conference, Qatar Projects 2015, Daruna Development, the leading provider of advanced workers’ accommodations in the State of Qatar, announced the signature of a management agreement with Wasita Qatar (ISNAD), a subsidiary of the Wasita Group of Companies. The agreement covers...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 March, 2015 1:05 pm

Sophos Strengthens Management Team with New Technical Support Leader

Sophos today announced the appointment of Michael Anderson as senior vice president, global technical services. Anderson, will lead the company's customer support strategy worldwide, driving customer and partner service excellence across the entire range of Sophos IT security offerings.Anderson...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 March, 2015 8:35 am

Ministry of Economy hosting the annual Investment Forum 2015

Under the directive of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, UAE Ministry of Economy announced today that all preparations for the 5th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) are complete.Speaking on behalf of H.E Sultan Bin Saeed Al...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 March, 2015 8:31 am

Laurent A. Voivenel on Mastering Growth in Halal-Friendly Segment

Increasing investor appetite in the Middle East underpinned by strong trading performance and tourism growth has triggered unprecedented development in the hospitality sector. According to industry sources, through projects announced to date, by 2020 the region will add airport capacity for 300...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 March, 2015 7:57 am

Dubai Women Establishment launches Women Leadership Exchange Program

Building on the success of the first two editions of the event, Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), in collaboration with the Women for Sustainable Growth (W4SG) network and Sweden-based MiL Institute, announced the launch of the 3rd “Women Leadership Exchange Program”. The Program, the first of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 12 March, 2015 7:44 am

Congress, Meeting and Event Sector Gathered in Istanbul

Congress, meeting and event (MICE) sector is growing constantly in the world and sector’s biggest international gathering ACE of M.I.C.E. Exhibition was organized for the second time this year. The exhibition was held at Istanbul Congress Center on February 26-28 and gathered sector professionals ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 March, 2015 2:24 am

Almarai "Nuralac" for Syrian children

Almarai Company contributes to alleviation of the suffering Syrian brethren by donation of fifteen tons of baby milk, via the National Commission for Supporting the Brothers in Syria, chaired by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Naif, Deputy Crown Prince, Minister of Interior. Amarai's donation came in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 March, 2015 11:13 am

Investcorp portfolio company L’azurde announces dividend of $16.7 million

Investcorp, the asset management firm specialising in alternative investments, today announced that its portfolio company L’azurde, one of the world’s top five gold jewellery manufacturers, has distributed $16.7 million in dividends to its shareholders, following a strong performance in...

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