Kuwait group seals Saudi retail store dealMS Retail (MSR), a top developer of specialty retail and entertainment stores in Kuwait, has inked a SR80 million ($48 million) deal with Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Company for Tourism and Development to open its flagship stores in Saudi Arabia. More… |
WTO highlights key UAE role in global tradeThe World Trade Organization (WTO) in its recent policy review report underlined the important role played by the UAE in global trade and the multilateral trading system. Speaking at the WTO’s headquarters in Geneva, Eduardo Munoz, C More… |
Experts discuss leadership role for GCC womenThere is too much talk and not enough action being taken to see women promoted to senior positions in the UAE and GCC, according to a 'Women in Finance GCC' roundtable held in Dubai. HRinspireME and Insight Discovery hosted the eve More… |
Expos 'to boost Bahrain's global status'Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro paid tribute to Bahrain's leadership for their support to boost the exhibitions industry to enhance the Kingdom's economic status regionally and globally as part of the 'Economic Vision 203 More… |
SMEs 'playing key role in Bahrain's growth'Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are playing a vital role in Bahrain's economic development, Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro said. He was chairing the 10th meeting of the co-ordinating committee to support SMEs. More… |
DBWC discusses women’s role in aviationDubai Business Women Council (DBWC) recently hosted a roundtable session to tackle current issues affecting women and discuss career opportunities for women in the transportation and energy industries. Raja Al Gurg, president of DBWC, and More… |
Mashreq appoints new SME headMashreq, one of UAE’s leading financial institutions, has announced the appointment of Hameed Noor Mohamed as the new head of SME banking. In his new role, Mohamed will be responsible for putting together the strategy of the overall SME b More… |
Minister lauds Bahrain private firms' roleBahrain Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro on Monday addressed the first edition of a forum spotlighting success stories in the public sector. Speaking at the two-day symposium organised by The Bahrain Centre for Excellence, D More… |
Alba 'playing crucial role in metals industry'Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) is committed to playing a crucial role in contributing to developments in the metals industry, said its chairman Mahmood Al Kooheji, while speaking at the London Metals Exchange (LME) meeting. This commitment is re More… |
Bahrain chamber 'playing key role in oil-gas row'The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR-AAA) has demonstrated its commitment to working with the oil and gas sector to manage and resolve industry-related disputes across the Middle East, said a senior official. As diamond sponsor More… |








