Majid Al Futtaim Named Official Partner of World Retail Congress 2016
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has been announced as the official partner of the World Retail Congress 2016.
Iran to Attract International Oil Companies Back with Promises of Riches
The oil ministry in Iran has started working on a new contract model for international companies seeking to become involved in domestic oil field developments.
IKEA Tests New Retail Format in UK Market
The new order and collection points at Ikea aim to make shopping with the home furnishings company easier and more convenient.
Abu Dhabi Ports Aligned with 2030 Vision
In an interview with Gulf News, the Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Ports has said that he will be targeting double-digit growth in the coming years and plans to increase the capacity at Khalifa Port to handle more cargo.
District Energy – the Smart Route to Urban Efficiency
In Scandinavia, district energy systems that utilise surplus heat from power plants, waste incineration plants, excess heat from industry and other available sources have been widely used for decades to increase energy efficiency.
“Better Risk Management was Needed” to Avoid VW Scandal
Volkswagen’s industrial-scale emissions fraud could have been better assessed using state-of-the-art scenario modelling, according to a leading risk management company.
Novo Nordisk to Build Insulin Manufacturing Plant in Iran
The Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk has committed approximately $78 million to build an insulin manufacturing plant in Iran.
London for Tech Start-Ups
Compared to its European rivals in the tech markets of Paris and Berlin, technology start-ups in London have attracted record levels of investment in the past year, receiving more than £1 billion in funding in 2014.
Amazon: A Prime Time for Drone Delivery
In December of last year, Amazon proudly announced its Prime Air concept to deliver future packages by drone, starting with feasibility research in the Company’s biggest market, America; where the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) is expected to finalise its drone regulations within the next year.
Skills Uncertainty, Not Shortages, Is the Real Issue across Europe
Recent research from Claranet has found that IT leaders from across Europe report skills shortages as a challenge in their industry.
