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Lidl Named World’s Simplest Global Brand in UK Survey

Leading discount supermarket ALDI topped the list as the world’s simplest brand for the third year running, while Lidl dominated the UK.

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Nokia Appoints New Head of Middle East and Africa

On April 15, 2015, Nokia has announced the appointment of Amr Karim El-Leithy as the Head of its Middle East and Africa operations.

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Islamic Finance Takes Flight

The oil price volatility since the middle of 2014 has created turbulence in the airplane financing market in the Middle East. 

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Happy Birthday eBay!

Online marketplaces have grown dramatically in the past decade, with one the first online auctions, eBay, leading the way since 1995.

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Dubai’s New Financial Outlook in the Build up to Expo 2020

In the run-up to Expo 2020, the Emirate of Dubai published a new public-private partnerships (PPP) law in September 2015.

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Europe Shows the Way to Sustainable Development through Low Carbon Manufacturing

A major part of sustainable development in Europe involves the propagation of low carbon manufacturing technologies and techniques.

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Bettering Your Bottom Line

Every business wants its employees to be committed, passionate and engaged; the key ingredients to a satisfied, productive and profitable workforce.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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