AFP UK-based construction and support services company Interserve has reported positive results from its construction activities in the GCC region. “Volumes are up, margins are steady, and order book is growing,” says Adrian Ringrose, CEO, Interserve speaking at the company’s half year results briefing on 24 February. “We are busy in in the region,” says Ringrose. “In terms of manpower …

Atlanta / Bloomberg Home Depot Inc. posted fourth-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates and projected that its robust sales growth would continue this year, with consumers showing no signs of pulling back on renovations and projects. Profit in the quarter through Jan. 31 rose to $1.17 a share, the Atlanta-based company said Tuesday in a statement. Analysts estimated $1.10, on …

DUBAI / WAM Governments around the world need to urgently remedy the issues of access to finance, education and legal system for women, according to Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Opening the keynote panel discussion at the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2016 on Tuesday, the IMF chief said, “Rules need to be changed. Three things …