Business & Money | Thursday 5 April, 2018 8:42 am

Decoding Modern Waqf : A Social Blockchain Solution for Saudi Arabia

There has been a gradual realization of Waqf  as a pertinent tool that has the potential to enhance economic, financial, social and other aspects of human life.  Waqf  has taken place in many Islamic countries for centuries and as in definition, Waqf  is the holding of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 5 April, 2018 1:28 am

Sharjah Confirms Participation at AIM 2018 to Link its Diverse Investment Opportunities to Soaring International Interest

A delegation of six sate-run and private sector authorities in Sharjah, will be part of the proceedings of the forthcoming edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM 2018) – the region’s most established gathering of the international investment community, which will be held on April ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 April, 2018 2:17 pm

Alkhabeer Capital records a total operating income of SAR 187 million for 2017

Alkhabeer Capital, the Jeddah-based asset manager specializing in alternative investments, announced today its financial results for the fiscal year 2017. The company closed the year with assets under management (AUM) of SAR 4.8 billion, an increase of 8% over 2016. Total operating income and net...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 April, 2018 2:08 pm

LG launches "it’s your turn to save" campaign

As a support to the "#لتبقى" (To stay) campaign launched by the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center, and in line with the Kingdom's 2030 Vision aimed at creating a sustainable economy by adopting energy efficient solutions, LG, the leader in the innovation of the latest energy...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 April, 2018 5:03 am

Dubai Investments Real Estate wins Global Infrastructure Congress recognition award

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that its wholly-owned real estate subsidiary Dubai Investments Real Estate Company [DIRC] has been conferred the prestigious Recognition Award at the Global...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 April, 2018 4:01 am

Sharjah Helps Rebuild One of Africa’s Iconic Libraries in Guinea

Sharjah has announced the completion of the restoration and renovation of one of Conakry’s, Guinea, most beloved libraries, which was destroyed by a horrific fire accident in 2012, with more than 10,000 of the nation’s richest literatures and publications damaged by the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 April, 2018 3:42 am

Saudi Alliance for Youth to impact 50,000 youth, employ 3,000 by 2020

An Alliance for Youth bringing together companies and other entities interested in helping young people in the region enhance their skills and develop their careers is launching in Saudi Arabia, contributing to the regional commitment to impact 50,000 and employ 3,000 local youth by 2020. The...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 April, 2018 2:35 am

‘All eyes in the West are on Saudi Arabia,’ says campaigner for girls’ education

The producer of the documentary film that has spearheaded a global campaign for girls’ education hosted a panel in Jeddah on Monday to discuss innovations in the Kingdom and how to take the campaign forward. Martha Adams’s 2013 documentary “Girl Rising” told the stories ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 April, 2018 1:39 am

Second Tool It! Challenge proves a hit at Hardware + Tools Middle East 2018

The UAE’s finest carpenters, technicians, and expert tool operators ground, cut, crimped, and drilled their way to glory in a live competition at the Middle East’s dedicated trade fair for hardware, tools, machinery, and materials in Dubai this week.   The 2nd Tool It!...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 April, 2018 1:33 am

Applications Open for NAMA’s Unique Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme

The Badiri Education and Development Academy has announced that applications are now open for its Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme (BSEP), a hands-on programme that educates the participants on how to run a profitable business and use it to have a positive social impact.   During ...

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