ABU DHABI / WAM The overall reading of the results of development indices in Q2 2016 reflects higher optimism and confidence among consumers and business community in the Emirate’s economic conditions, according to a new report released on Saturday by Studies Directorate of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. This follows the moderate economic growth in Q1 of 2016, …

  Dubai / WAM Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness, launched the ‘Chief Happiness and Positivity Programme’ for the private sector at the first CEO Happiness Ball, recently held in Dubai. The programme is being introduced in response to the growing demand to bring the programme to the private sector, following its success in the government sector. …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Arab Bank Group continued to achieve robust results during 2016, reporting net profit after tax and provisions for the period ending September of $617.9 million, compared to USD 615.1 million in the same period last year, while the Group’s net profit before tax reached $815.8 million. The Bank maintains a healthy capital base with shareholders …