Ali Amer is the new managing director for Global Service Provider and Sales in the Middle East and Africa for technology company Cisco. His job will be to assist telecommunications service providers to change the experience of networks, businesses and customers’ experiences so they can better take advantage of the unique opportunities offered by the… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Salem Muhammod
Airline Dispute Enters New Phase
The Partnership for Open & Fair Skies, a coalition of US airlines, has long been charging three Middle East airlines of unfair trade practices, but neither the Obama administration nor the Trump White House have taken notice or acted on the issue. The coalition includes United, American and Delta airlines, who contend that there should… Continue Reading
Facebook Launching Platform to Help Women in the Middle East Build On-line Businesses
Facebook recently launched a new initiative designed to empower women in the Middle East to more easily start and grow their own businesses. SheMeansBusiness will bring together Facebook tools such as training videos and other resources to help women develop online businesses. The initiative is a partnership with three other organizations: Egypt based Ahead of… Continue Reading
Canada Financial Giant’s Investments in the Middle East Expected to Double
The regional head of Canada’s giant financial services group, Canaccord Genuity announced that it will be doubling its investments in its Middle East and India banking businesses over the coming five years. The company was recently involved in sealing the C$Five billion deal between Dubai ports operator DP World and Caisse de Depot et placement… Continue Reading
US Companies Planning Trade Mission to Middle East
The Mississippi Development Authority is planning a trade mission to the Middle East at the end of March for a at least 15 companies looking to expand their businesses to countries in the region ready to establish new partnerships. The mission will be visiting Jordan and Dubai, said MDA Executive Director Glenn McCullough Jr. He… Continue Reading
Theme Parks Big Business in Middle East
Abu Dhabi seems to be in love with theme parks, and it looks like the feeling is mutual. Just last year two major theme parks opened their gates to adoring fans, and many more are planning to join in the fun. If all goes as planned, Sea World should have an outlet up and running… Continue Reading
Bombardier, Maker of Learjet, Shows Latest Models in Dubai
Montreal-based Bombardier Business Aircraft, a producer of business grade jets, projects that its Middle East market should remain strong in the near future. “Our market forecast predicts 350 deliveries valued at $12 billion over the next 10 years, with medium and large category aircraft accounting for about 95 per cent of these deliveries,” said Senior… Continue Reading
Yellow Cab Pizza Coming to Middle East Locations
Beginning in January, 2017, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman will be seeing a new restaurant chain within their borders. Over the next five years approximately 22 Yellow Cab Pizza restaurants will be established after a deal was forged between casual dining chain and owner of the Yellow Cab Pizza brand, Max’s Group Inc., and Silver Group.… Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi and Dubai Ranked Among Middle East’s Most Sustainable Cities
Achieving the rank of 52nd out of 100 of the World’s Most Sustainable Cities, Dubai was also ranked first among the eight cities on the list from the region. The list was compiled by Arcadis, a construction consultancy company, and compiled by the Centre for Economic and Business Research. Abu Dhabi came in second of… Continue Reading
Banking Technology Summit Scheduled for September in Dubai
Some of the Middle East’s most innovative experts on banking will come together on September 5-6 at the Palazzo Versace in Dubai. Hosted by Expotrade, the sixth installment of the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit will focus on the newest banking techniques which will influence the banking sector of the Middle East economy. Regional and… Continue Reading