Technology & IT | Monday 24 February, 2020 12:22 pm

KPMG opens its first Insights Center in the Middle East

His Excellency the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha, inaugurated the KPMG Insights Center in the firm’s new head office in Riyadh. The festive opening of the Center, the first of its kind in the region , was attended by a range of public officials...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 February, 2020 11:36 am

Al Mal Capital PSC voted ‘UAE Asset Manager of the Year’ at Mena Fund Manager Performance Awards for second year in a row

Al Mal Capital PSC, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments and a diversified, multi-line investment institution, was awarded with the 2020 ‘UAE Asset Manager of the Year’ award for the second consecutive year at the annual Mena Fund Manager Performance Awards.    The annual...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 February, 2020 11:28 am

SAE Institute partners with NOMAD to drive career opportunities for UAE’s young creative talent

SAE, the world’s leading educator in creative media fields today has revealed signing a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NOMAD, Al Ahli Holding Group’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and community platform venture, to facilitate the growth of UAE’s local and...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 February, 2020 11:26 am

G20 Finance Ministers and Governors of the Central Banks Issue Final Communique

After signs of stabilization at the end of 2019, global economic growth is expected to pick up modestly in 2020 and 2021. The recovery is supported by the continuation of accommodative financial conditions and some signs of easing trade tensions. However, global economic growth remains slow and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 24 February, 2020 9:32 am

Saudi aviation authority obliges airlines to pay indemnities to passengers

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has obligated airlines operating in Saudi Arabia to pay indemnities worth more than SR65 million ($14.95 million) to passengers for not abiding by the terms and conditions of air transport contracts with their customers. This comes in line with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 24 February, 2020 5:51 am

Oman Air wins Best First Class Award

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named best First Class Suite by German-based iF design, a world leader in design.  The national carrier’s bespoke design delivers new levels of comfort and offers the ultimate luxurious experience for the discerning...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 February, 2020 4:47 am

PepsiCo and Americana reaffirm their longstanding and trusted business partnership by signing an extended 6-year agreement

PepsiCo, the global food and beverage company has announced the renewal of its 25-year partnership with Americana Group, one of MENA’s largest restaurant operators and food manufacturers. The renewal will see PepsiCo continuing its diverse and much-loved product offering to consumers across...

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Culture & Education | Monday 24 February, 2020 2:38 am

Drone Forensics Study and a Hacker Detector Showcased by ZU Students at the UMEX 2020

12 students from the College of Technological Innovation (CTI) of Zayed University showcased eight innovative projects related to drones, robotics, security, and autonomous systems, during the participation at the the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) and Simulation and Training...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 February, 2020 2:26 am

‘Name Your Price’ Programme Concludes Successful 12-Months of Consumer Campaigns for Retail Abu Dhabi

Retail Abu Dhabi (RAD), the industry initiative launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to contribute to sector growth, has revealed remarkable results as it concludes a 12-month calendar of initiatives this February with its innovative ‘Name Your...

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Business & Money | Monday 24 February, 2020 2:19 am

King Abdullah Port Winds Up 2019 With Record-breaking Increase in Annual Throughput of Bulk and General Cargo

The annual throughput of King Abdullah Port for bulk and general cargo increased to 2.98 million t by the end of 2019, compared to 689,000 t in 2018, registering a 333% increase. In addition, 85 cargo ships docked in the port in 2019 compared to 57 Ships in 2018. These numbers reflect the...

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