Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 8:53 am

KidzMondo Doha signs partnership agreement with LBDI HOLDING

 In a step towards making the indoor theme park a more vibrant and lively place for young visitors, KidzMondo Doha, Qatar’s one-of-a-kind miniature edutainment city, has partnered with LBDI HOLDING – Mister Pizza and Crepe & More, to add a fun culinary experience to its wide...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 8:11 am

Dubai Hosts the 1st Global Franchise Market Next November

INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – member of INDEX Holding signed a joint development agreement earlier today with Franchise Souq, a specialized company in the marketing rights and franchise labels. Through this agreement INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions will organize The Global Franchise ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 7:37 am

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company records a 13.7% rise in sales

 Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C.) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2016, ended 31st March 2016, recording a net profit of QR 49.4 million as compared to QR 43.1 million for the same period in 2015, bringing the rate of increase in profits to 14.6%. Similarly, ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 7:04 am

AVERDA STARTS OPERATION OF ITS SECOND MEDICAL WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY IN THE SULTANATE OF OMAN

Averda entered the Omani waste management market in 2005 when it constructed, installed, commissioned and operated the Medical Waste Treatment Plant (MWTP) in Muscat Governorate (Al Multaqa) on behalf of the Ministry of Health. In December 2015, Averda was awarded a second 5-year contract for the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 6:34 am

Barwa Bank’s AGM approves 10% cash dividend for shareholders

Barwa Bank convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday the 25th of April 2016, during which the results for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2015, and the cash dividends of 10 percent to shareholders, were approved.   During the AGM, all items on the agenda were discussed,...

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Government | Thursday 28 April, 2016 5:34 am

GCC joint security muscled up

GCC interior ministers reviewed the contents of the vision of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman that aims to promote GCC joint action in the field of security. The ministers were in the capital to attend their 17th consultative meeting, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 April, 2016 4:59 am

Al Marjan Island big magnet for real estate developers in the hospitality sector

Architect Abdullah Rashed Al Abdouli, Managing Director of Al Marjan Island (AMI) Company said that Ras Al Khaimah has reinforced its position as a premier investment destination in the world thanks to its advanced infrastructure, world-class communications, unique investment environment and...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 28 April, 2016 4:52 am

Toughness Redefined: 2016 Ford “Drive the Future of Tough” Truck Tour Arrives to the United Arab Emirates

Ford Middle East and Al Tayer Motors, the Ford and Lincoln importer-dealer in the United Arab Emirates, is kicking off the 2016 Truck Tour, bringing the award winning Built Ford Tough F-150 and Ranger, in addition to the Expedition, Ford’s largest utility vehicle, closer to the UAE...

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Government | Thursday 28 April, 2016 4:06 am

Naturalization & Residency Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation with Indonesian Embassy

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaiaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, met in his office with H.E Hussein Bagis, Indonesian ambassador to the UAE. During the meeting, both parties tackled and discussed various issues...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 April, 2016 3:51 am

Shurooq Seeks to Provide a Healthy Life to Children and their Families through ‘Baby Nurture’ Initiative

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) launched an initiative aims to support Sharjah as the best child-friendly city.   Titled ‘Baby Nurture,’ the three-day event incorporates a series of seminars and interactive workshops that seek to educate parents about...

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