New product launches and increased dealership network contributes to growth
Source: New feed
Month: August 2017
Ford Transit Custom proves popular with small businesses
Dubai?s The Box confirms the Ford Transit Custom – a vehicle built and tested by Ford for reliability ? as its vehicle of choice within for goods distribution
Source: New feed
Nakheel awards four contracts worth $117m for Deira Islands
UAE-based developer Nakheel has awarded four contracts collectively worth more than $117m (AED430m) for its 15.3 square kilometre Deira Islands waterfront development
Source: New feed
SNC-Lavalin recommends hiring advisors to avoid financing pitfalls
Hiring advisors can help companies ease the process of getting their projects financed, said Umer Ahmad, vice president for investment development at SNC-Lavalin Capital
Source: New feed
Daimler helps fund startup bringing self-flying taxis to Dubai
German startup raises $29m in funds from investors including automotive manufacturer Daimler for an autonomous, all-electric ?flying car?, amid plans for the trial of the vehicle in Dubai, UAE
Source: New feed
PPPs can bridge gaps in project finance – KBW Investments
The PPP model is the ?way of the future for many projects in the Middle East?, as it allows the private sector to shoulder the burden of financing, says the CFO of KBW Investments
Source: New feed
Arabtec's YoY H1 revenue up 2% as recapitalisation completes
The recapitalisation plan has "stabilised the business", Arabtec’s group CEO said, adding the firm will now focus on risk management and business transformation
Source: New feed
Wireless way-finding: A roadmap for aspiring smart cities
Kamal Mokrani, global vice president of InfiNet Wireless talks about why a robust and reliable wireless infrastructure is the cornerstone of the Smart Cities of tomorrow
Source: New feed
$5.8bn worth of factories ongoing in Saudi
A total of 816 factories and industrial plants are currently being built in Saudi Arabia with a combined value of $5.8bn, according to local media
Source: New feed
Wacker Neuson improves outlook as revenues climb 11% in Q2 2017
Compact equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson reprots a record revenue of $499m in Q2 2017, while profit before interest and tax (EBIT) rose 41%
Source: New feed