Business / economics

Zain’s new eeZee unlimited packages break new grounds

Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, announced the launch of its new eeZee Unlimited prepaid packages, which includes unlimited calls, SMS and MMS messages, as well as 4G LTE Internet services. The new packages provide customers with a fast and simple way to communicate over the most reliable 4G LTE network in Kuwait. Profoundly keen to offer appealing and flexible services...

Belhasa Group Prepares For Its FM EXPO Debut

The Belhasa Group is one of but a small number of companies in the Emirates that can claim to have true heritage in the region.  Founded by Dr. Ahmed Saif Belhasa more than 40 years ago, the Group is synonymous with business excellence and is wholly representative of the vision, opportunity and unparalleled achievement that define corporate Dubai. This week, three of the Group's subsidiaries:...

Emirates interested in buying top airline caterer from Lufthansa

UAE. Emirates, the No. 1 airline on international routes, is interested in buying the world’s leading inflight catering business from Deutsche Lufthansa AG (LHA), the head of the Dubai-based company’s Dnata services arm said. Lufthansa’s LSG Sky Chefs would be a good fit as Emirates Group seeks deals in ground handling, catering and other travel services, Dnata President Gary Chapman said in an...

EIAST participates as Strategic Partner for World Space Risk Forum 2014

The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) has announced its participation as Strategic Partner for the World Space Risk Forum 2014, which will take place from May 13 to 15, 2014 at Raffles Dubai, UAE. The globally established biennial event, which brings together leading professionals representing all aspects of the aerospace industry, will provide international...

Dubai set to become the crane capital of the world, says Chesterton

UAE. Chesterton, the international property agency established in 1805, stated that the skyline of Dubai is set to change with construction industry expected to gather further momentum in 2014. Construction cranes have dotted the Dubai skyline and are seen to herald the economic growth. With a major build-up of momentum in the real estate activity, cranes have made their presence felt in the...

GE Oil & Gas opens rapid response OEM aftermarket center in Jebel Ali

GE’s Measurement & Control business, a division of GE Oil & Gas, transformed the Jebel Ali facility into a dedicated OEM aftermarket center (AMC) to help customers manage valve maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime. The AMC offers rapid response programs, including ValvFAST that enables GE to meet the emergency delivery requirements of customers. It is now fully equipped with a dedicated...

Standard Chartered sees US$5.5 billion ship loan growth on oil spend

Standard Chartered Plc (STAN), the British bank that earns most of its profit from Asia, expects to increase its $5.5 billion of loans to the shipping industry as demand for vessels recovers and oil-industry investments rise. The London-based bank’s lending to ship companies jumped more than 30 percent last year and it expects another “very active year” in 2014, Nigel Anton, head of shipping...

Cheil MENA hires Olga Kudryashova to lead its strategic planning unit

Before joining Cheil, Kudryashova was also consulting for Open D Group, an agency specialising in retail design, packaging and consumer engagement, where she expanded the company’s expertise into shopper-centric retail solutions.Kudryashova’s experience in shopper marketing will mirror Cheil’s experience in retail through clients such as Samsung and du. Olga will be responsible for overall...

Getting a Job in Islamic Finance gets easier

Country: United Arab Emirates Industry Sector: Finance & Insurance Description: Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance in Dubai partners with eFinancial Careers, one of the world’s leading financial services careers website. Comments: eFinancialCareers, one of the world’s leading financial services careers website today announced its partnership with Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance in Dubai,...

Crystal Chocolatier's first franchise opening in Lebanon in June 2014

Crystal Chocolatier , the Lebanese chocolate factory and shop, has extended its commerce to Qabrshmoun, Aley - Lebanon, by selling a franchise of its retail shop. The official opening of this franchise will take place in mid June 2014.   The franchise consists of selling Crystal Chocolatier 's chocolate product line as it is, like chocolate decorations for all occasions (newborn chocolate...

Liana Cloud services expand in Germany and France

Liana Technologies, a leader in marketing automation tools, is continuing its expansion this spring by opening offices in Paris and Berlin. Since its founding in 2004, Liana has developed innovative SaaS-based software for professionals in marketing and communications. The software enables and optimizes diverse solutions for both marketing and PR and provides tailored SaaS for each client,...

Automated dispensing of medicines will improve patient safety in hospitals

- Etteplan is designing an innovative medical automation system for Newico for tracking a pharmaceutical product all the way from the factory to the patient. The first part of the system will be introduced at Kuopio University Hospital in Finland in 2015. In the not-too-distant future, the storage and dosage of medication at the hospital will be assisted by robots. Kuopio University Hospital...