BIZ TODAY REPORT ABU DHABI: ASIS Boats is once again the trendsetter in the leisure RHIB market with the launch of its latest innovation: the ASIS Amphibious Beachlander at the first Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS). “We are very thrilled to have exhibited our boats in our home turf so we can share the success that ASIS Boats has …

DUBAI: Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ:MIME), a leading email and data security company, today announced the launch of its Global Citizenship program that aims to support charitable organizations that are building resilience in communities. Global Citizenship formalizes the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and encourages all Mimecast employees to actively participate in initiatives that provide security and empowerment opportunities in their surrounding populations and environments. “Through Global Citizenship, we aim …

DUBAI: As part of its efforts to encourage the adoption of best practices within Dubai’s business community, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a seminar on improving employee welfare which featured case studies and experiences from leading public and private sector entities in the emirate. The seminar was organised by the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network, and attended …

LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan recorded an increase in revenue of 1.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 despite increasingly difficult economic conditions and competitive pressures. The total revenue of the Company increased by PKR 1.7 billion and stood at PKR 94.1 billion. The results were announced upon the conclusion of the meeting of Nestlé Pakistan’s Board of Directors on …

BAGHDAD: GE (NYSE: GE) signed Principles of Cooperation (POC) with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity to develop the country’s power sector. The plan is expected to generate up to 14 gigawatts (GW) of power, create up to 65,000 direct and indirect jobs, support the government to realize savings and recoverable losses of up to $3 billion per year, establish a …

MUSCAT: As it continues to ramp up its tourism campaigns in its quest to meet the government’s ambitious 2040 target of 11 million visitors and the objectives of Oman Tourism Strategy, the Oman Ministry of Tourism has announced its support for the much talked-about food festival Muscat Eat. To be held from November 15 to 17, 2018 at the Al …

DUBAI, UAE: Gone are the days of confusing spread sheets, messy sticky notes, angry tenant calls and ungainly wall notices as part of daily property management activities. Instead, ‘HappyTenant’ Application, a new all-in-one cloud-based solution assures absolute happiness and peace of mind for both the real estate management company as well as the tenant. It combines the best advanced technology …

PARIS: The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce will be organizing an ‘Arab Halal Day’ at the Salon International de l’Agroalimentaire (SIAL Paris), Europe’s leading food industry show, which runs from October 21 to October 25, 2018 at the French capital. The event, which is being hosted in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil), will happen on …

ABU DHABI: The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) 2018, hosted and organised by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) ended on a high, reinforcing the opportunity for the marine sector in Abu Dhabi. The four-day event attracted 21,123 local, regional and international visitors, who were treated to a fascinating display of the latest luxury yachts, …

By Rafiq Vayani NEW YORK/DUBAI: The United Nations World Data Forum 2018 is set to kick off on 22 October in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, bringing together nearly 2,000 data leaders from more than 100 countries. The data experts — from national statistical offices, the private sector, NGOs, academia and international and regional organizations — will gather 22-24 October to …