Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 1:00 pm

Sharjah Central Finance Department issues its 2016-2018 Financial Strategy

In a move to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Central Finance Department (SFD) issued its financial strategy for the period of 2016 to 2018, with an objective to develop a financial, strategic ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:57 pm

SES Government Solutions Wins Army TROJAN Contracts

Satellite solutions provider SES Government Solutions (SES GS) was the sole winner of the two U.S. Government TROJAN follow-on contracts which support U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). These contracts support the premier Army intelligence network, using the SES global data...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:54 pm

MEFCC 2016 attendance exceeds expectations with a sold out Friday

The Middle East Film and Comic Con (http://www.mefcc.com), the definitive pop culture convention in the Middle East, draws to a close and organsiers, The Alliance LLC, announce another hugely successful exhibition with significant increases in attendance and exhibitors from across the region and...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:49 pm

World Domain industry leaders to converge in Dubai for Domainers Meet 2016

With the global boom in the domain world, the industry has seen an unprecedented growth in the past 30 years with over 300 Million domains registered. The annual domain industry revenue is about USD 2.7 Billion to USD 3 Billion, from which approximately USD 450 Million to USD 500 Million is...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:31 pm

Intertek discusses the benefits of ultrasonic phased array

Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, will be discussing the use and benefits of various non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques at the Middle East Steel Conference for the Oil and Gas Industry (MESCOG) from 17th – 19th April 2016 at the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:27 pm

Finalists Announced For Godolphin Stud And Stable Staff Awards

The finalists short-listed for the top five categories in the 2016 Irish Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards were announced today. Each of the finalists will be rewarded as there is a first prize and two runners-up prizes in each category. The winner in each of these five categories will...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:24 pm

PwC shares insights on the implication of VAT

With the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Finance announcing in its 2016 state budget plans to introduce VAT in coordination with other GCC countries, PwC held a workshop in the Kingdom to update businesses in the GCC on the latest VAT developments and implications related to its introduction. The workshop ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 12:16 pm

Union Bancaire Privée completes its acquisition of Coutts activities in Asia

Union Bancaire Privée ("UBP") completed the transfer of Coutts International's activities in Singapore and Hong Kong on 11 April 2016. This is the final stage in the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland's international wealth management business which operated under the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 April, 2016 5:45 am

Saif bin Zayed Attends Graduation of Participants in the ‘Creativity Development’ and ‘Innovation Diploma’ Programs

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, the graduation ceremony of staff members who completed the second ‘Creativity Development’ program, organized by the Creativity and Leadership...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 14 April, 2016 4:39 am

Aston Martin unveils the DB11: the latest in an illustrious bloodline

A new chapter in Aston Martin’s history began at the 86th International Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of the DB11. The first product launched under the company’s ‘Second Century’ plan, DB11 is the bold new figurehead of the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline and...

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