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SEI Middle East annual End of Service Benefits reportSEI’s third annual End of Service Benefits (EoSB) report released recently revealed that 80 percent of companies expect to see an increase in headcount over the next three years...
Retaining top finance employees a top concern for UAE CThe latest Professional Hiring Index by Robert Half UAE has found that there is widespread concern across the UAE about retaining top finance employees.
Gulf Related signs financing agreement with ADCBGulf Related has signed a AED 2.3 Billion agreement with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) to provide senior debt project financing for the construction of Al Maryah Central mixed-use...
MEIRS recognises best practice in investor relationsDuring a gala ceremony held at The Address Dubai Mall recently, the 2015 winners of the Middle East Investor Relations Society (MEIRS) Awards were announced.
Dubai set to host 7th Middle East Investor Relations evInfluential market players from listed and unlisted companies, investors, family offices, government, from various organisations in the Middle East will gather in Dubai for the 7th Middle East Investor...
Standard Bank appoints new CFO for offshore businessStandard Bank has appointed Jonathan Peake as the new Chief Financial Officer for the Finance and Treasury teams across the group’s offshore business in Jersey, Isle of Man and...
DAFZA and International Centre for Islamic Economy signAs part of its commitment to drive the development of the national economy, the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) recently signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...
Sealing the dealFor companies who are selling, raising capital or acquiring smaller businesses for growth, finance leaders are a vital organ at every stage of the deal. How can the CFO...
Boeing Capital Corporation appoints new Deputy MD for MBoeing has recently announced the appointment of a new Deputy Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region for Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC), the company's aircraft...
Finesse enhances ECM offeringsFinesse has recently enhanced its offerings in its existing Content Management portfolio, as the company aims to meetup with the growing demands and changes in the market.
Contracting manufacturing sector signals Chinese economActivity in China's factory sector shrank at its fastest rate in at least three years in August as domestic and export orders tumbled, hitting global markets and increasing fears...
DS-Concept acquires DFSA licenseDS-Concept Intelligent Trade Finance Limited (DS-Concept Factoring UAE) has been granted a Category-2 license by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
CIMA to certify University of Dubai MBA graduatesUniversity of Dubai and CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountant) has recently announced that MBA students enrolling in the MBA programme at University of Dubai will be automatically certified...
Deloitte: Declining oil prices impacting CFO optimismAccording to Deloitte’s latest report “Global CFO Signals: CFO Sentiment Q2 2015 – Staying focused; remaining vigilant,” the continuation of low energy prices is impacting both optimism and risk...
IL&FS Securities Services signs MoU with eHDFIL&FS Securities Services Ltd (ISSL) and eHosting DataFort (eHDF) has recently signed a partnership to provide innovative Managed Services covering IT infrastructure, Remote Disaster Recovery and back office operations...
Deloitte releases report on VAT issues in the GCCThe recent action taken by the UAE to eliminate fuel subsidies that took effect on 1st August 2015 ignited the debate on tax reform in the Gulf Cooperation Council...
Kerzner International appoints new CFOKerzner International Holdings Limited has recently appointed Saif Al Yaarubi has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer for Kerzner International.
Emaar Properties records 12% growth in H1 2015Global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC recorded a net profit of AED 2.205 billion during the first six months of 2015 (January to June).
ICAEW suppports new UAE oil price deregulation policyThe Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales - ICAEW, has welcomed the new UAE oil price deregulation policy which aims to support the national economy.
Gartner ranks Deloitte as No. 1 global consulting firmFor the fifth consecutive year, Gartner has ranked Deloitte as the number one global consulting organisation based on 2014 market share revenue in their report Market Share Analysis: Consulting...
