Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 3:50 am

KSA retail market offers plenty of opportunities

As the largest economy in the Middle East, the retail market in Saudi Arabia is witnessing strong growth. Driven by a growing, young population with a high disposable income, analysis released today from global real estate advisors Colliers International, paints a positive picture of an expected...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 2:52 am

MUMBAI REIMAGINES LUXURY WITH ETIHAD AIRWAYS’ FIRST AIRBUS a380 service to INDIA

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced Mumbai to its Airbus A380 network with the launch of daily scheduled flights featuring its award-winning The Residence – the world’s first three-room suite on a commercial airliner.   Flight...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 2:39 am

ADS Securities Launches First Ever Arabic Trading App

 ADS Securities, the Abu Dhabi based international financial services firm, has launched the first ever multi-asset smartphone trading application with full Arabic language functionality. The OREX Mobile application, available for download from the Apple Store or Google Play for Android...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 7:03 pm

Asian Economies And The Rhetoric of Protectionism

The rhetoric of protectionism panders to an unhappy voter as evidenced by the political season on both sides of the Atlantic. US presidential candidates are targeting trade agreements and arguing that they are hurting the country’s interests while the United Kingdom prepares to vote on...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 6:37 pm

Learning Providers and ACCA Agree There Is a Vibrant Future for the Accountancy Profession in the Middle East

The first ever ACCA Middle East Educators’ Conference took place in Dubai recently, bringing together key global and regional players in the accountancy profession.    The theme of the conference was ACCA: Heading into the Future, linking into ACCA’s commitment to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 6:33 pm

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 NOW AVAILABLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

Michelin, the world's tyre technology leader, today announced the launch of MICHELIN Pilot Sport4 tyres for theMiddle East and African markets. The new MICHELIN Pilot Sport4, developed in partnership with some of the world's most demanding car manufacturers, is the latest in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 5:49 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR CHINA

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Mr. Peter Li as its new General Manager for China.   Peter will lead the development of Etihad Airway’s commercial strategy and represent the Abu Dhabi based airline in China. He will be...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 5:24 pm

GOIC: The Development of Medical Equipment for People with Special Needs in the Gulf

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) revealed that the manufacture and trade of medical tools and equipment for people with special needs in the GCC is a key area that requires attention and development. In fact, people with a variety of special needs (visually impaired, hearing...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 5:16 pm

Majid Al Futtaim unveiled its plans to increase its total investment in the Sultanate to OMR 705 million by 2020

Under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Minister of Heritage and Culture, Majid Al Futtaim’s Chief Executive Officer Alain Bejjani marks plans to increase the company’s total investment in the Sultanate to OMR 705 million by 2020 Under the patronage of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 May, 2016 4:58 pm

AL TAYER MOTORS TO OPEN NEW DEDICATED LINCOLN CONCEPT SHOWROOM

Al Tayer Motors, the official importer-dealer for Lincoln in the UAE, has broken ground for a new concept showroom, incorporating sales, service and spare parts, for the luxury brand at Al Ittihad Road in Dubai.   When ready, the showroom will mark the launch of the new ‘The...

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