Business & Money | Friday 5 April, 2019 2:28 am

TMS Tanker Conference Date and Location Confirmed

The Maritime Standard, the Dubai-based publisher and events organisers, has announced that the fourth annual The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference will be held on Tuesday 22nd October at The Atlantis, the Palm, in Dubai. This follows a successful move to this high-quality venue last year,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 April, 2019 5:15 pm

Smart cities predicted to deliver more than USD 20 trillion in additional economic benefits by 2026

Findings of a report titled ‘Role of Smart Cities for Economic Development’ estimate that the smart city concept has the potential to boost the economic development of global cities by over 5 percent and deliver at least USD 20 trillion in additional economic benefits by...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 April, 2019 10:10 am

Tarjama, the Region’s Leading Language Service Provider, Raises $5 Million in Series A Funding Round

Tarjama, the Middle East’s leading Language Service Provider, successfully raised $5 Million in Series A funding round led by Anova Investments.  This strategic investment round will enable Tarjama pursue growth opportunities and scale its business operations and will also allow the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 April, 2019 3:30 am

Innovative gel sealant enters UAE to prevent tyre bursts in soaring temperatures

Even the thought of a burst tyre in a moving vehicle, however rare, is enough to induce paranoia amongst motorists. And in an unfortunate event when a poorly-maintained tyre gives way, the consequences can be fatal — both for drivers and pedestrians.   As tyre punctures are...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 April, 2019 2:29 am

EP firms register 24% growth in 3 years

Minister of Commerce and Investment Majed Al-Qasabi said on Wednesday that companies and establishments in the Eastern Province recorded a growth of 24 percent over the past three years, thanks to the reforms as well as improvement in the business environment and business procedures. The...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 April, 2019 1:35 am

3,130 housing units in 3 regions

 The Ministry of Housing, represented by its Development Housing Program, signed on Wednesday an agreement with a contracting company to build five residential projects, consisting of a total of 3,130 housing units, in the provinces of Riyadh, Hail and Al-Qassim. The signing ceremony was...

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Business & Money | Thursday 4 April, 2019 1:30 am

Busy Q2 Ahead for Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre is gearing up for a busy Q2 with a diverse portfolio of regional and global events scheduled to take place at the UAE capital’s premier event venue from April till the end of June 2019. The agenda includes the Global Forum for Innovations...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 3 April, 2019 3:51 pm

FRENCH TECH TOUR from April 1 to 3, 2019 In the United Arab Emirates

April 1 to 3, 2019, Business France is organizing the first French Tech Tour United Arab Emirates in partnership with French Tech Dubai UAE. AMADEUS, leader in travel solutions that shape the future of travel, is the official partner of this tour. A real technological road show and three-day...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 3 April, 2019 3:24 pm

Almajdouie – Changan sponsors “Traffic Safety Conference 2019”

Almajdouie Motors Company, the authorized distributor for Changan cars in Saudi Arabia, announced their participation and sponsorship of  the “Traffic Safety Conference 2019”, which was organized by the General Directorate of traffic at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Riyadh...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 3 April, 2019 1:02 pm

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) issues USD 300 million 5-Year Dual Listed Floating Rate Formosa

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), a multilateral development bank, rated Aa3 by Moody’s with a positive outlook, successfully issued its third Formosa bond after accessing this market earlier in 2016 and 2017. The Aa3 rated USD 300 million 5-year Note which matures on...

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