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SEDCO Capital Wins Best Asset Manager 2016 Award
SEDCO Capital, a leading Saudi asset management firm, has once again received recognition from Global Investor/ISF MENA Awards 2016 as “Asset Manager of the Year: Saudi Arabia”. Meanwhile, ISLAMICA 500 ranked Hasan Al-Jabri, Chief Executive Officer of SEDCO Capital, as top 50 leaders who make the Islamic Economy in 2017. Al Jabri expressed delight at […]
King Abdulaziz Square in Janadriyah continues the equestrian activities
As usual King Abdulaziz square in Janaderiyah received thousands of visitors in every weekend from all different social groups, those who came from all the neighborhoods of Riyadh and all the surrounding areas, to watch the horse racing on one hand, and to participate with their children in several family entertainment activities on the other […]
Clikat Provides Dubai with the First Home Needs Service Mobile Application
Clikat, a Dubai based innovative startup co-founded by five creative entrepreneurs, has recently launched its home needs service application to provide residents of Dubai with a one-stop solution for meeting their home requirements with a click of a button. The idea of the new Clikat mobile application launched on the 6th of October was inspired […]
SWIFT’s KYC Registry crosses 3,000-member milestone
More than 3,000 financial institutions have signed up to use The Know Your Customer (KYC) Registry, SWIFT’s centralised repository that maintains a standardised set of information about financial institutions required for KYC compliance. Launched in December 2014, The Registry provides a secure, cost-effective KYC solution that enables banks, fund distributors and custodians to maintain and […]
Panasonic to Showcase latest VRF Air Conditioning Systems at Big 5
Panasonic, a global leader in air conditioning solutions, will be showcasing its newest air conditioning solution, the FSV-EX (Flexi System VRF, Eco Extreme) range of large-capacity variable refrigerant flow(VRF) systems at The Big 5 Show happening at Dubai World Trade Centre from November 21 to 24, 2016. Panasonic’s FSV-EX is a groundbreaking VRF air-conditioning system […]
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Saudi Arabia Drives Energy Innovation with Advanced Construction Technology
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is realizing Saudi Vision 2030 energy goals with advanced offshore construction technology, experts announced today in the build-up to ADIPEC 2016. Saudi Vision 2030 aims to increase oil and gas localization from 40 percent to 75 percent. Supporting these energy goals, leading Middle East’s leading firms are driving investment in […]
Nissan taps into social networking to pioneer world’s first digitally powered shared car ownership scheme
Today, Nissan announced a pioneering new digital-first shared car ownership service, set to transform the traditional car-sharing industry. NISSAN INTELLIGENT GET & GO MICRA, revealed by Nissan Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, will allow people to part-own a brand new Nissan Micra. Social networking is at the heart […]
Sage celebrates the achievement of its Partners in Africa and Middle East
Sage, the market leader for integrated accounting, payroll, and payment systems, today announced the winners of its Sage CEO circle for the Africa and Middle East region. An award program designed to reward and recognise outstanding performance of the top partners that serve our customers, recommend and advocate for Sage. Partners competed against each other […]
As the cyber threats continue to rise, eSecurityDen brings cyber threat protection and e-security solutions to Dubai
According to organizers of the cybersecurity conference eSecurtiyDen, making the right decision is becoming increasingly complex and demanding for the CIO’s of regional organizations. With a demonstration-led format, the one-day eSecurityDen 2017 conference is a dynamic and direct opportunity for cybersecurity solution providers to connect with senior management across the GCC region, showcase their abilities, […]
Over 1300 leaders and entrepreneurs will gather in Riyadh at the largest digital conference in the Kingdom.
For the fifth year in a row, ArabNet Riyadh – the largest and most influential digital conference in the Kingdom – is bringing together members of Saudi Arabia’s government and the largest corporations, along with 1300 regional and international digital professionals and entrepreneurs, to discuss upcoming developments and do business. The event is hosted by […]
HID Global Collaborates with Honeywell Building Solutions to Create New Mobile Access Experience for Occupants within Buildings
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced that Honeywell Building Solutions has integrated HID technology into its new Honeywell Vector Occupant App to transform the work environment, giving building occupants convenient, connected experiences in facilities. With mobile access as one of its key features, the new Honeywell Vector Occupant App makes […]
NDCs and Global Stocktake
In Paris in December 2015, countries adopted the historic international climate agreement at the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP21). Ahead of this moment, countries outlined what post-2020 climate actions they intended to take under the new international agreement. ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ identified the pledges and actions national […]
cisco and misk join forces to unlock the potential of saudi youth
Cisco and MiSK Foundation today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will prepare the leadership of tomorrow with the skills of the future. The MOU sets the framework for both parties to work closely together to empower Saudi youth with the right cultural, technology, media and educational tools to unleash the potential of the […]
Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK) Wins ‘Industrial Company of the Year 2016’ Award
Al Salem Johnson Controls, a leading provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, security systems, and controls, won the “Industrial Company of the Year 2016” award from Arabian Business magazine, which is published by the ITP Publishing Group. Al Salem Johnson Controls Director of Operations, Khaled Almushare received the award on behalf of the […]
SWIFT goes live with new e-learning platform
SWIFT announces that its new eLearning platform, SWIFTSmart, is now live with more than 200 individual courses and videos, including customised training programmes for cyber security and financial crime compliance. SWIFTSmart is an interactive, cloud-based educational service that provides a digital catalogue of courses available in short content modules with animations, exercises and quizzes to […]
The dawn of the age of boutique agencies
Boutique advertising agencies are making their mark the world over, and Dubai is no exception. Smaller agencies are providing stiff competition to large behemoths, and walking away with a big slice of the advertising pie by adapting new models of “we can do it all”. In this scenario, it is a significant development that Dubai-based […]
Emirati companies take home top honours at Middle East HR Awards
Emirati companies and business talent stole the limelight at the 2016 Middle East HR Excellence Awards. The ceremony took place last night at InterContinental Hotel and is the region’s most prestigious celebration of HR and talent development professionals. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi took home the Nationalisation Initiative of the Year award for their efforts in […]
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia is Offering Products with Convenient Instalments at Cash Price.
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia announces its offering of numerous innovative products at an installment facility in cash price. This step reflects the company’s eagerness to set distinctive solutions that are flexible and meet the needs of customers and the Saudi youth in particular. The offer includes the latest phones, featured numbers, and other wonderful products […]
UAE’s Cleaning Sector Talks Tech as Automation and Apps Take Centre Stage
UAE’s cleaning sector is fast adopting automated technologies; this was evident from the latest technologies demoed at Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW) being held at Dubai International Convention Centre from 13 to 15 November 2016. The largest event for the cleaning sector in the region, for the first time, hosted live demos for innovative […]
Delta Partners appoints new partner to boost its corporate finance business
Delta Partners, a leading advisory and investment firm specialized in the telecoms, media and digital (TMD) space, recently announced the appointment of Khumo Shuenyane as its latest partner in the firm. Khumo has over 20 years of experience within the fields of finance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity and corporate strategy. He has been appointed […]
Abu Dhabi Ports and Emiroll sign Musataha Agreement to build plant in Khalifa Industrial Zone
Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a 50-year Musataha Agreement with Emirates Aluminium Rolling (Emiroll), a joint venture between DUBAL Holding, Dubai Investment Industries (a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC), and Madar Aluminum Rolling Singapore (MARS), to set up a manufacturing plant with a total investment of AED 440 million on an 83,554.58 square meter plot […]
The First Group Celebrates Construction Progress on Award-Winning Millennium Place JVT Dubai
The First Group has undertaken a ceremony to celebrate the progress of construction at one of its newest hotel developments, Millennium Place JVT Dubai, an award-winning project located in the heart of ‘New Dubai’ – the bustling Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) district. The ceremony was attended by senior management from Dubai’s leading property developer, as […]