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02/22/2012 08:19 AM
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Emirates NBD CIO: Higher oil prices could spike the market's rise
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We continue to caution against chasing markets after such a strong run-up in recent weeks. For sure there is a growing confidence that the worst Euro zone outcomes may have been avoided. However there are also head winds to markets that will at the very least slow progress.
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02/22/2012 06:47 AM
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Next generation vending machines launched at UAE-based Coffee Planet
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UAE-headquartered Coffee Planet, the Middle East's coffee company, is expanding its reach across the region with the introduction of a new stand alone state-of-the-art intelligent vending system designed to bring the brand's signature fresh bean-to-cup experience to an even-wider audience of coffee lovers.
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02/22/2012 06:39 AM
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Microsoft: Private cloud tops future focus for Qatar's IT professionals at Qatar Open Door
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A survey of 109 participants at the Microsoft Open Door event in Doha, Qatar, revealed that 60 percent of the respondents were interested in learning about the private cloud and the benefits it could bring to businesses in the country.
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02/22/2012 06:34 AM
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350 SABB female staff empowered by growth and development workshops organized in collaboration with The British Council
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The Saudi British Bank (SABB) together with The British Council in Riyadh have developed and organized a number of growth and development workshops for SABB female staff. The workshops aim to empower female staff for better career path and development opportunities.
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02/22/2012 06:33 AM
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Final license received for construction of world's tallest tower in Jeddah
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Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, who initiated and has been the driving force behind the decision to build the world's tallest building in Jeddah, in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Kingdom Tower), is pleased to announce that the final license was received to construct the world's tallest tower with a height of over 1,000 meters with a total cost of SR4.6bn.
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02/22/2012 06:28 AM
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Sky News Arabia unveils first presenters
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Sky News Arabia, the 24 hour Arabic language multi-platform breaking news service launching in spring 2012, today unveiled six of its presenters who are now on-board and immersed in rehearsals. The presenters, drawn from across the Arab world, are the latest additions to the Sky News Arabia team as the channel continues, on track, to its launch. All of the channel's presenters have now been selected with further announcements expected in the coming weeks.
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02/22/2012 06:26 AM
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Msheireb Properties to actively engage residents on choice of retail and entertainment outlets in its downtown project
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Msheireb Properties is engaging Qatar's residents and seeking their input to create a new retail experience in its flagship Msheireb Downtown Doha project.
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02/22/2012 06:25 AM
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DEWA receives bids from Engineering consultancies for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and construction of 10MW Photovoltaic power plant
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded a contract for an engineering consultant for the overall development of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, and the construction of a 10MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant, to M/S ILF consultant engineers. DEWA received six high-quality bids from reputable engineering consultants from around the globe in response to the tender, which was issued on 10th November 2011.
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02/22/2012 06:21 AM
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AMG opens sales and marketing office in Dubai to increase focus on the Middle East market
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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. enhanced its Middle East distribution capabilities by establishing an office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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02/22/2012 06:13 AM
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Mergers and acquisitions built around companies' distinctive strengths significantly outperform other deals, Booz and Company study finds
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Mergers and acquisitions designed from the start to enhance or leverage companies' distinctive strengths significantly outperform transactions that are not capabilities-driven, according to a new study released by global management consulting firm Booz & Company.
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02/22/2012 06:02 AM
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First Mercure Hotel in Dubai to target European travellers
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The Mercure Gold Hotel Al Mina Road Dubai, Dubai's first Mercure hotel following its rebranding from a Gold Swiss -Belhotel Dubai in January 2012, is expecting an increase of European guests this year as it prepares to participate in the world's largest tourism and travel exhibition; the ITB Berlin exhibition from March 7th - 11th, and Russia's leading travel exhibition the MITT from March 21st - 24th.
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02/22/2012 05:55 AM
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Sony PlayStation Vita 3G launches in the UAE, powered by Du
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Du announced a partnership with Sony PlayStation, to provide data bundles to power the PlayStation Vita 3G - the first handheld gaming system with 3G connectivity - on the telecom's advanced mobile network, supporting the gaming experience with speeds up to 42Mbps.
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02/22/2012 05:52 AM
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UBA to DevelopSageCRM Solutions for INJAZ and Majid Society
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UBA, the leading provider of specialized business solutions, recently signed two separate collaboration agreements with INJAZ and the Society of Majid Bin Abdulaziz for Development and Social Services. The agreements state that UBA will implement the SageCRM platform - an award-winning customer relations management software - for streamlining their operations transactions.
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02/22/2012 05:49 AM
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Spectrami partners with TITUS to deliver secure information management
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Spectrami, the value added distributor in the region, has partnered with leading secure information management software vendor, TITUS.
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02/22/2012 05:44 AM
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ProChile participates at Gulfood 2012
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ProChile, the Chilean Promotion Bureau in the UAE, was awarded as the 'Best Trade Stand over 100m²' besting other countries' stands during this year's third Gulfood Awards, the Middle East's most highly regarded food and beverage accolades.
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