DIFC Launches First Global Family Business and Private Wealth Centre

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced the launch of the first Global Family Business and Private Wealth Centre (Centre) in the region and worldwide. DIFC is the first financial centre in the world to create a unique offering at a time when an estimated AED3.67 […]

Zayed Sustainability Prize 2023 demonstrates global reach and impact with over 4,500 submissions

Following a successful 4-month submissions phase, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising excellence in sustainability, has officially closed entries for its 2023 awards cycle. Over 4,500 applications were received across the five Prize categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water and Global High Schools, from a record 152 countries, demonstrating the […]

Emaar Development records highest ever property sales of AED 15.216bln

Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), the UAE build-to-sell property development business, majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) achieved its highest ever property sales during the first half (January to June) of 2022 underpinned by recent successful launches creating value for the future. Property sales for H1 2022 is increased by 10% to AED 15.216 […]

Gulf Air and Ras Al Khaimah International airport sign on commencement of services to Ras Al Khaimah

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in co-ordination with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RAK International Airport), will commence schedule services to Ras Al Khaimah on 3rd October 2022. The service will commence with a view to establish a year-round scheduled operation between the two airports connecting the Emirate of Ras […]

KPMG and SPGC uncover the secret to family businesses’ transgenerational success

In the Global Family Business Report 2022, KPMG and the STEP Project Global Consortium identified three key elements that family businesses are leveraging to facilitate their prolonged sustenance, resilience and regenerative ability. These are entrepreneurial orientation, socioemotional wealth and motivational leadership. The report titled ‘The regenerative power of family businesses — Transgenerational entrepreneurship’ is a […]

Survey finds three-quarters of mid-market businesses have not taken action to deal with inflation

New research by Grant Thornton has revealed the majority of mid-market businesses have failed to take adequate steps to protect their operations against the threat of inflation. Research from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report shows concerns about key cost categories running at or very near record highs around the world. Approximately 5,000 mid-market businesses across […]

Call for innovative entrepreneurs to register for street food kiosks and food carts at Global Village Season 27

Innovative entrepreneurs of the UAE – get ready to launch your big idea at Global Village – the region’s biggest culture, shopping and entertainment destination. All set for season 27 this October, Global Village is currently taking business proposals for street food kiosks and food carts until 26th August 2022. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur […]

Tabadul launches Beyond

abadul, the leading  Saudi Electronic Info Exchange Company that provides innovative digital and fintech services to the business and logistics sectors, has unveiled its new strategy, Beyond. The announcement was made in a grand ceremony attended by Tabadul’s staff at the Voco Hotel in Riyadh. The over-arching strategy cements Tabadul’s position as the cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s […]