Business & Money | Wednesday 12 March, 2025 11:06 am

Governments should grasp gender-responsive budgeting as an opportunity to address systemic gender disparities

Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) should be seen by policymakers and governments as a key tool for driving inclusive growth and systemic change. In new research, Gender-responsive budgeting: unlocking the potential, global accountancy body ACCA draws on the experience of professional accountants...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 March, 2025 10:58 am

Arjaan by Rotana Celebrates Women’s Day with ‘The Giving Iftar’ – A Heartfelt Gathering of Empowerment and Generosity

In honor of Women’s Day, Arjaan by Rotana Hotel, in collaboration with JoinMe-Empower Her, organized The Giving Iftar, a tribute to exceptional women that blended empowerment with generosity.  Held in collaboration with Thukhr Al Watan Charity Organisation, a non-profit organization...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 March, 2025 10:05 am

Yaqeen Capital to arrange SLIC’s IPO on TASI

Yaqeen Capital signed today, March 11, an agreement with Saudi Leather Industries Co. (SLIC) to arrange the latter’s planned initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market. In a statement to Tadawul, Yaqeen Capital said the process of arranging the share offering and listing takes...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 March, 2025 11:54 am

WSM says project awarded by Saudi NIH cancelled

WSM Information Technology Co. received today, March 10, a cancellation notification for the tender awarded last year by the Saudi National Institute of Health (Saudi NIH). This came as the project was deemed expendable, the company added in a statement to Tadawul today, March 10, noting...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 March, 2025 11:48 am

Dubai’s Amanat launches new brand, establishes office in Riyadh

Amanat Education, a 100% owned subsidiary of the Dubai-listed Amanat Holdings, announced the launch of its new brand Almasar Alshamil Education and the establishment of its office in Riyadh.According to the company’s statement, Almasar Alshamil Education, formerly known as Amanat Education, is an ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 March, 2025 11:29 am

dmg events and Messe München partner to bring IFAT to Saudi Arabia in 2026

dmg events is working with Messe München to co-organize the world-renowned IFAT brand in Saudi Arabia in 2026. The Kingdom’s debut edition of IFAT, the leading trade fair for environmental technologies focusing on water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, will be co-located with dmg...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 March, 2025 10:52 am

Past and present: Masafi unveils Ramadan packaging to celebrate the story of UAE

Masafi, the UAE’s pioneering bottled water brand, is marking the holy month of Ramadan with a special-edition packaging, created in collaboration with Emirati artist Mariam Abbas. The design, featured on Masafi’s water and tissue products, pays homage to the nation’s cultural heritage, woven...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 March, 2025 10:49 am

ALEC Achieves 29% YoY Growth Driven by Ongoing Saudi Expansion and Subsidiaries’ Strong Performance

With a healthy pipeline of projects in progress, ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC (ALEC) has continued its strong business momentum. During 2024, the company — one of the largest construction firms in the region — recorded an impressive 29% revenue growth, scaled its workforce by 46%,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 March, 2025 10:46 am

Irthi: Empowering women in creative industries

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council presents an Emirati model with regional and global perspectives on empowering women in the heritage and advanced crafts sector as vital industries for achieving empowerment, equality, and social and economic leadership for women. Since its establishment in...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 March, 2025 10:43 am

National Bank of Fujairah leads in arranging $100 million syndicated financing deal

The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has successfully closed a single currency term and letter of credit syndicated transaction totalling US$100 million to support Pure Cement LLC in the construction of a clinker production unit with a capacity of 6,500 tonnes per day (TPD), and an 8.5 MW Waste Heat ...

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