DUBAI / EMIRATES BUSINESS Sage Middle East, the leading provider of business management solutions, delived into the complex and exciting world of ubiquitous computing trends in business by hosting a luncheon discussion on trends in disruptive technologies at Dubai’s Shangri-La Hotel. The luncheon held in Dubai is the latest edition of Sage’s GCC series of discussions on trends in technology ...
Read More »News
Musanada completes SKMC Dialysis Centre
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi General Services, Musanada, has announced the completion of the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Dialysis Centre, at a total cost of AED140 million. The Dialysis Centre will be handed over to Abu Dhabi Health Services Company this week. The construction of the centre comes within the framework of Musanada’s keenness to embody the vision ...
Read More »DFM outlines plan to reinforce its vital innovation journey
DUBAI / EMIRATES BUSINESS Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Sunday announced it has charted an all-inclusive plan to reinforce its momentous innovation journey based on suggestions generated during (UAE Innovation Week 2015); the initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai in order to encourage innovation across all sectors. ...
Read More »Dubai Tourism wins ‘Best Tourist Board’ award in London
Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) was awarded “Best Tourist Board†at the Travel Weekly Globe Awards in London earlier this month. The Awards are voted for by UK travel agents and industry experts, and with previous winners including the likes of BrandUSA and VisitEngland, the win is testament to the continued hard work ...
Read More »NCR appoints new MD to drive financial services business in Gulf
Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS NCR Corporation, announced a new senior sales executive appointment to drive its financial services business growth in the Saudi and Gulf area. Wael Elaawar, current managing director for Saudi and North Gulf, will take up additional responsibilities as managing director for financial services sales in the Gulf, reporting to George Flouros, vice president, MEA sales for ...
Read More »Ritz-Carlton announces Paradise Valley Hotel
Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. and Five Star Development Resort Communities, LLC have signed an agreement for the development of a new resort and residences in Paradise Valley near Scottsdale, Arizona. “Paradise Valley in Arizona will be a great new destination for our brand in the Americas,” said Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer for ...
Read More »Christian Pertl appointed as Regional VP of sales ops for Hyatt International
Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Hyatt International EAME/SWA has announced the appointment of Christian Pertl as the Regional Vice President of Sales Operations for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa. With almost two decades in the hospitality industry, Pertl has extensive international experience in commercial operations and widespread knowledge of key feeder markets including Europe, USA, Middle East and ...
Read More »AIG wins top regional insurance awards
Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS AIG has won both ‘North Africa’ and ‘SME’ Insurer of the Year at the annual MENA Insurance Review Awards, the top awards ceremony for the regional industry. The MENA Insurance Review Awards recognise insurers, reinsurers and brokers that have demonstrated exceptional customer service and innovative product development over the previous year. Michael Jensen, AIG’s regional Managing ...
Read More »Taste of Dubai to focus on fine dining
RITIKA SHARMA / EMIRATES BUSINESS Fine dining or full service shares a huge 70 percent share in the overall UAE food and beverages (F&B) market. The F&B sector is set to grow by around 4-6 percent annually to US$13.2 billion in 2018 according to reports. A KPMG report says the market, valued at US$11.7 billion in 2015, is predicted to ...
Read More »Japanese trade delegation visits SAIF Zone
Sharjah / WAM A 27-member Japanese trade delegation recently visited Sharjah Airport International Free Zone – SAIF Zone- to explore the investment opportunities in the region and to strengthen economic relations between SAIF Zone and Japan traders. The delegation consisted of members from The RUM Alliance (Re-Use Motorization Alliance) was led by Norihiko Kondo and held discussions with Raed Bukhatir, ...
Read More »