Firms are feeling the pressure to adjust compensation packages according to global consulting firm Mercer, with its latest spot survey revealing that 67 per cent of businesses have received requests from employees regarding compensations and allowances to offset the rising inflation in the UAE. More than 200 global and local companies from all sectors were […]
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Daman Investments launches the “Daman UAE IPO Fund”
Daman Investments has launched a UAE Initial Public Offering (IPO) mutual fund, providing institutional and Professional investors exposure to companies that are undertaking IPOs in the UAE with the potential for significantly higher returns compared to the expectations from the UAE equity Indices. With the UAE government’s ongoing privatization program of its state-owned entities, the […]
Nakheel re-brand supports Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan
Nakheel, the Dubai-based world-leading master developer, has unveiled a compelling positioning and new brand promise for its next phase of growth. Supporting the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to enhance people’s happiness and quality of life, Nakheel will focus on ‘building happiness and prosperity’’. Reinforcing Dubai as a global destination of choice and […]
Leading venture capital firms extend virtual mentoring for female business founders to MENA
Launched in London in 2019, Female Founder Office Hours breaks down barriers to investment for female entrepreneurs, notoriously underserved by the global investment community. Each founder meets four investors virtually for one hour to discuss their technology and business model, ask for advice, pitch for investment or find a mentor. The founders meet a mix […]
A leading luxury consulting agency that works with over 200 luxury brands established its headquarters in Dubai
CXG is the leading global customer experience agency for premium and luxury brands. Partnering with over 200 luxury clients across 70 countries, CXG delivers end-to-end CX transformation frameworks through four in-house practices: research, consulting and transformation, measurement, and a training academy. First established in Shanghai, China, in 2006, CXG was one of the first businesses […]
Aldar invests AED 25mln into its residential communities to support energy consumption reduction
Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’) has committed to investing AED 25 million for energy retrofit projects in 13 of its residential communities that will reduce utility consumption for owners and tenants as part of the company’s efforts to make its communities more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The investment by Aldar will offset 19,000 tCO2 per […]
HSBC Saudi Arabia appoints new CEO
The Board of Directors of HSBC Saudi Arabia has appointed Faris AlGhannam as the bank’s new Chief Executive Officer as part of its long term succession plan for the leadership of the award-winning international investment bank as it embarks on a new phase of growth in the Kingdom. AlGhannam has held a series of senior […]
W Capital: Real estate recovery boosted by Golden Visa
“W Capital”, the real estate brokerage believe that the Emirate of Dubai has set a foot in the global citizenship market and is attracting a large share of investors and foreigners aspiring to search for an alternative homeland and a safe place to live and work, which is reflected in the recovery of the real […]
Arthur D. Little strengthens its financial services division in the region
Arthur D. Little (ADL), the world’s first management consulting firm, has appointed Stephane as the Head of Corporate and Government Financial Services, with affiliation to the Global Financial Services Practice as it continues to develop its financial services footprint in the MENA. Stephane has a track record in shaping businesses for long term profitability and […]
Sharjah Chamber discusses credit report and score for SME businesses
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by “Tijarah 101”, has hosted a webinar in cooperation with Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECP) to discuss the importance of AECP credit report and score for SME businesses. The webinar discussed a variety of topics including the comprehensive credit protection solutions provided by Al Etihad Credit […]








