New heightsFollowing the announcement of the airline’s $7.6 billion restructured purchase of Boeing and Airbus aircraft, Gulf Air CFO Sahar Kamran Ataei discusses her part in the deal and the...
UAE delegation participates in IMF and WBG meetingThe UAE’s delegation, headed by HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, took part in the Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and...
The ex factorUAE Exhange CFO Pradeep Kumar discusses how he opted for fresh budgeting and accounting solutions to keep track of the $25 billion in salaries that is transferred annually through...
ADFG celebrates five years of success at Annual ConfereAbu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG) has celebrated its five year anniversary, bringing together over three hundred investors and partners at its Annual Conference, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
UBF hosts ‘Annual General Assembly Meeting’During the meeting, members reviewed UBF main activities and key achievements of last year. Followed by the ratification of the Federation’s business plan for 2016, which aims to boost...
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes listing of two Sukuk from IndonesNasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of two Sukuk issued by the government of Indonesia with a total value of $2.5 billion.
DIFC, Middle East Global Advisors host World Takaful CoMiddle East Global Advisors, in strategic partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), will host the 11th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC).
Food for thoughtFollowing a period of vast economic transition in its primary market, Angola, Dubai-based food distributor Webcor Group needed better visibility over its cash flow and liquidity. CFO Frederic Marret...
Finesse showcased offerings at Big Data ShowFinesse showcased its latest offerings on Big Data and analytics solutions among others at the IoTX and Big Data Show, as part of the Future Technology Week 2016.
NBAD receives accolades at EMEA Finance Achievement AwaNational Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has announced that it won fourteen awards including three prestigious House Awards at the 2015 EMEA Finance Achievement Awards.
IMA and SOCPA announce 4th IMA Annual Middle East ConfeIMA (Institute of Management Accountants), in collaboration with the Saudi Organisation for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA), is set to launch its 4th IMA Annual Middle East Techno-Finance Era conference...
Sage, Forrester study unveils benefits of Sage X3Sage has recently announced the results of The Total Economic Impact of Sage X3, a January 2016-commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sage.
DAFZA announces 18% sales revenue growth during 2015The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) posted yet another banner year in 2015, achieving a total revenue growth of seven percent and total assets growth of three percent.
Finesse inaugurates new Banking Process Excellence CentFinesse has recently announced that its Central Business District office will now function as a Banking Process Excellence and BPO Centre to service their existing client base and further...
Service to scaleTasneem Lakdawalla, Partner, Advisory Services, KPMG discusses why SMEs shouldn’t be put off by large professional services firms, who can bring a wealth of experience to the table.
Audit automationWhile many C-level figures will baulk at associated CAPEX, the promise of artificial intelligence in audit is clear. James Dartnell looks at the issues that CFOs need to be...
Iran: Open for businessThe news of the end of sanctions against Iran in mid-January has sent the stock markets in the Middle East into a tailspin. As the GCC braces itself for...
Nasdaq Dubai held investor relations workshop in CairoDelivered in association with Finance Talking, the workshop covered international and regional best practice in communicating with shareholders and other key audiences, as well as disclosures, how analysts assess...
Riyadh set to host 11th Euromoney Saudi Arabia ConferenSenior government representatives and leading bankers are set to meet for the 11th Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference in Riyadh in May, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia makes plans...
UBF hosts seminar on global risk managementThe seminar, coordinated by the UBF’s Risk Management Committee, was hosted by Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and attracted over 80 senior executives from member banks.
