Business & Money | Thursday 29 October, 2015 4:21 am

Mining sector’s job potential for Saudi youth highlighted

Job opportunities for Saudi youth and technology innovation for diversified industrial development were in focus on the second day of the Saudi Mining and Minerals 2015, here on Wednesday. The event, the first international mining and minerals conference and exhibition in the Kingdom, was...

More Details

Business & Money | Thursday 29 October, 2015 2:00 am

Guidance Investments Announces first closure of Logistics Real Estate Investment Fund

Guidance Investments announced the first closure of its Logistics Real Estate Investment Fund, South East Asia’s first Fund focused on the logistics and industrial sectors, at USD 100 million. A leading Malaysian financial organization is the anchor investor of the landmark Fund....

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 4:14 pm

Next Generation Manufacturing Conference Highlights Key Growth Drivers For Middle East F&B Manufacturing Industry

The opening day of Gulfood Manufacturing drew thousands of the region’s F&B industry professionals to the Dubai World Trade Centre yesterday (Tuesday), including hundreds of delegates attending the Next Generation Manufacturing Conference running alongside the key trade event.  One...

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 3:34 pm

SEDCO Capital Partners with Tadawul to Promote the Saudi Stock Exchange Globally

SEDCO Capital, is heading on a three week international roadshow with Tadawul following the opening of the Saudi Stock Exchange to Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIs) in June of this year.    In line with the Saudi Stock Exchange’s medium-term strategy to internationalise and...

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 3:07 pm

INDEX Trading & Investment Signs a Cooperation Agreement with Granito & Partners

INDEX Trading & Investment (ITI), a member of INDEX Holding, signed a cooperation agreement this Wednesday with Granito & Partners, at the headquarters of INDEX Holding in the city of Dubai.   The agreement was signed by Mr. Paul Wilson, Executive Director of Planning, Business...

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 2:47 pm

King Abdullah Economic City Allies With The IBP Council in Sharjah

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is targeting the increasing number of investors in the United Arab Emirates who are looking for opportunities to expand their business operations into Saudi Arabia. To further this aim, recently a delegation from KAEC met with members of the Indian Business...

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 1:22 pm

The MENA region’s most talented CFOs recognised at Annual MENA CFO Awards

Some of the most successful CFOs in the Middle East have earned recognition for their contributions and professional excellence, following yet another successful edition of the Annual MENA CFO Awards.   The awards span six categories, including the coveted MENA CFO of the Year Award....

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 9:43 am

Aon to expand Florida operations with enhanced reinsurance and analytical capabilities

 Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), today announced the expansion of its reinsurance and analytical capabilities in the state of Florida. In line with rising client demand for complex risk transfer solutions and specific...

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 4:08 am

BCG Extends Global Footprint with Official Opening of 82nd Office in Riyadh

As part of its commitment to promoting the development and diversification of the Saudi economy, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today announced the formal opening of its Riyadh office – which brings the management consulting firm’s number of global offices to...

More Details

Business & Money | Wednesday 28 October, 2015 3:43 am

New SME body ‘will generate jobs for Saudis’

The newly formed Public Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises approved by the Cabinet on Monday will help create jobs for young Saudis and boost the economy, according to experts. One of the most important functions of the new body would be to facilitate funding for these small and medium...

More Details