Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 11:17 am

Forbes Middle East Celebrates the 
Top 100 Real Estate Companies in the Arab World

FORBES MIDDLE EAST has held an event to recognize the prolonged success of the region’s real estate sector. The event for the first time ranked the Arab World’s Top 100 real estate companies and consultants and celebrated business leaders and the vision of top enterprises and their...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 11:04 am

Nakheel continues AED16 billion retail expansion with new mall at Nad Al Sheba

Dubai master developer Nakheel is adding yet another mall to its AED16 billion retail project portfolio, with a new, 1.2 million square foot shopping, dining and entertainment hub at Nad Al Sheba.  Nakheel, which now has almost 17 million sq ft of retail space in operation or in the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:53 am

Middle East & Africa PC Decline Slows, with Return to Growth on the Horizon

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC market experienced a 13.3% year-on-year decline in shipments in the second quarter of 2016 to total 2.9 million units, according to global technology research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC). While this is a continuation of a long-running ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:45 am

SOUQ.com Launches Helpbit to offer Professional and After-Sales Services at Customers’ Doorstep

SOUQ.com has announced the launch of Helpbit to provide exceptional professional and after-sales services across the UAE. The innovative platform aggregates region’s leading professional service providers to offer customers a revolutionary solution to manage their daily...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:34 am

Kuwait: Healthcare Sector Accounts For 6 Out of Top 10 Construction Projects

Kuwait’s top 10 construction projects are worth almost US$12 Billion, according to a BNC Report commissioned by The Big 5 Kuwait 2016. Infrastructure developments, educational facilities and new housing projects are propelling the country’s construction industry, which is set to reach...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 4:16 pm

Dubai International Financial Centre Posts Strong Growth and Reaches Major Milestones in First Half of 2016

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub for the US$7.8 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced the successful results of its first half 2016 operating review. DIFC continually ranks highly in different international rankings and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 4:09 pm

Nakheel to partner with Hilton Worldwide for new hotel at Dubai’s Jumeirah Village

Dubai master developer Nakheel today signed a Letter of Intent with Hilton Worldwide to manage a new, 256-room hotel at Jumeirah Village Triangle.  Under the proposed agreement, the 18-storey hotel will be managed under the DoubleTree by Hilton brand, known for its warm, friendly service...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 11:52 am

Al-Shammari Earns Prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst Designation

Fahad Ayed Al-Shammari the CFO at Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical Appliances Corporation (Spimaco Addwaeih) listed company in Saudi Stock Exchange (TASI), has earned the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. The CFA charter, the most respected ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 11:42 am

Coca-Cola named the official sponsor of Saudi Arabia Football Federation

Coca-Cola has officially announced its sponsorship of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The agreement includes full support to the Saudi National football Team, and the three main events happening in the Kingdom during the year;  the Saudi King’s Cup, the Crown Prince Cup and Super...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 11:28 am

Siemens appoints Adrian Wood Qatar CEO

Siemens has appointed Adrian Wood (50) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company’s operations in Qatar, effective September 1, 2016. Wood assumes his new role after almost four years as CEO of Siemens in Kuwait. He takes over from Fatih Sakiz, who will pursue new...

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