Taqa ranked top UAE energy firm by ForbesThe Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa), the global diversified energy company, was ranked the top UAE energy firm by Forbes magazine. It was also ranked second out of energy companies ranked as part of Forbes Middle East mag More… |
Brazilian coffee imports edge up in H1The Arab world imported $106.9 million worth of Brazilian coffee during the first half of 2012, reflecting a 1.52 per cent increase in revenues compared to the same period last year, said a report. Brazil exported 526,464 pieces o More… |
Bahrain centre to focus on Arab innovationsBahrain Science Centre has broadened the scope of its ‘Bahraini Innovation’ themed activities during December and January to include innovations and superlatives from the whole Arab world. Bahrain boasts many superlati More… |
Bahrain tops economic freedom index in regionBahrain and the UAE enjoy the highest levels of economic freedom among Arab nations, according to a specialised international economic report. The annual Economic Freedom of the Arab World report is compiled by German Friedrich Na More… |
Regional forex trader ‘needs unique perspective’Trading currencies in the Arab World requires a unique perspective apart from experience, says Tom Cleveland, an expert in forex trading. Innovations in technology have reshaped nearly every thing that we now do in this modern electronic w More… |
Arab World ‘needs to create 75 million jobs’The Arab World will need to create a staggering 75 million jobs in the coming decade – an increase of 40 per cent more than what currently exist – to keep pace with the young and fast-growing population set to enter the workforce, a report said. More… |
Insurance Day 'a major step in Arab World'Bahrain Insurance Day, which opens in Manama tomorrow, is a significant step that has never been observed in the Arab world as yet, said an industry expert. The event to be held at the Gulf Hotel will be opened by Central Bank of Bahr More… |
Pearson launches ‘Arab textbooks’Leading education company, Pearson, has launched a first-of-its-kind Arab World Publishing Programme, to help meet the growing need for Arab-centric learning tools. The new programme is anticipated to enhance the learning and teaching expe More… |
‘Arab Spring’ main focus of ATF conferenceIndependent non-profit organisation, the Arab Thought Foundation (ATF), has chosen 'Arab Spring' as the focus for its 10th annual conference, Fikr10, to be held in Dubai from December 5 to 7. The con More… |
WEF summit ends with call for actionThe World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Economic Growth and Job Creation in the Arab World ended yesterday (October 23) with a call for action and radical change in the region’s mindset. “In the Middle East, we need fewer leaders and m More… |








