ADX Second Growing Index In GCC In September (10 October 2016)
The services sector has declined by 7.94 percent, and the industry sector by 4.77 percent. The energy sector has also declined by 3.84 percent; real-estate by 2.55 percent; investment and financial services by 1.17 percentand insurance sector by 0.12 percent.
2015 Property, Liability Premiums Up 10.4% To AED 27.5 bn (10 October 2016)
The UAE’s thriving economy, including its active construction industry, had a positive impact on the nation’s insurance sector, with premiums written in property and liability insurance rising from AED24.9 billion in 2014 to AED27.5 billion in 2015.
Khalifa University Students Prove Their Prowess As They Bag The AED20,000 Prize At du’s Ethical Hackathon (10 October 2016)
In addition to making themselves and their university proud, the students also received a cheque for AED 20,000. In second place was Heriot-Watt University and in third place was Rochester Institute of Technology.
FGB Launches 6th ’Nujoom’ Management Trainee Programme For Emiratis (9 October 2016)
The trainees, drawn from local and international universities, will embark on an 18-month programme which will prepare them to take on their first management appointment at the bank when they graduate.
Adihex Attracts More Than 100, 000 Visitors (9 October 2016)
Organisers said Adihex is considered one of the most important international events, which is focused on the nation’s cultural heritage, and hosts a distinctive group of events that emphasise the role of Abu Dhabi as a sponsor of culture and sustainable hunting.
ADCB Wins Euromoney Cash Management Survey Award For "Best Cash Manager" (9 October 2016)
The survey receives responses from the leading cash managers, treasurers and financial officers worldwide, it is the most comprehensive survey on the cash management business across the different markets globally.
NBAD Raises &621m In Formosa Bond Market (9 October 2016)
The issuance was initially targeted at a benchmark USD 250-300mio size but following overwhelming support from Taiwanese investors was upsized to a final amount of USD 621mio.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi’s New Culinary Hotspot (9 October 2016)
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi aims to become the UAE capital’s new hot spot for food lovers with exclusive culinary packages offered at all of the seven distinctive dining venues.
Etihad Enters Three-Year Partnership With Abu Dhabi Sports Council (9 October 2016)
Etihad Airways has signed a three-year contract with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, ADSC, to support sports activities and major sporting events in Abu Dhabi.
The Arabia CSR Network Will Be Running A 2 Day Forum On The 19th & 20th Of October 2016 In Dubai. (8 October 2016)
The Awarding Ceremony where the CSR & Sustainability Champions of the Arab Region will be held on the evening of the 20th of October, 2016.