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Zisha Rizvi
Abu Dhabi crowdfunding initiative huge boost to SMEs
DUBAI — The arrival of a new private financing platform in the UAE to support start-ups, private enterprises and SMEs will give a huge boost to “key engines of the country’s economic growth”, a legal expert said Sunday.Zisha Rizvi, Partner at STA Law Firm, said the lead taken by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a vital move to ensure the continued growth of crowdfunding, which can mean the difference between business success and failure for SMEs.The ADGM, an international financial center in Abu Dhabi, last month launched its framework for the regulation of online Private Financing Platforms (PFPs) for non-public companies, with the aim to reduce the risk of obtaining financial support from crowdfunding.‘SMEs, which comprise about 95% of the total establishments in the UAE,...
October 21, 2018

Abu Dhabi crowdfunding initiative huge boost to SMEs

SWIFT blueprint for common API standards unveiled
BRUSSELS — SWIFT has published Sunday a blueprint for common API standards following collaboration with European banking standards bodies, STET and Berlin Group NextGenPSD2 – who together represent many of the region’s banks and payment service providers. As pressure from regulators and customers shift banking towards more open access to financial services, SWIFT is playing a lead role in unlocking the potential of API technology by providing the neutral collaboration platform to develop the common data standards the industry needs.SWIFT’s white paper, Towards a global platform for the Financial Services API economy, published Sunday, concludes that a successful transition to an API-based financial ecosystem is only possible if financial standards bodies converge towards a shared...
October 21, 2018

SWIFT blueprint for common API standards unveiled

Expo 2020 marks ‘Two Years to Go’
JEDDAH — A specially-choreographed show at The Dubai Fountain and a stunning three-minute projection on Burj Khalifa formed the climax of festivities on Saturday as Expo 2020 Dubai passed its two-years-to-go landmark. The milestone moment in the countdown to the biggest event to ever be held in the Arab world attracted thousands of people to a free public celebration at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai. The community event included five hours of interactive live music performances, illuminations, lessons in dance from around the world, stellar artistic exhibitions and activities, global cuisines, and more. Three energetic flash-mob routines, synchronized to music inspired by the international cuisines created during an entertaining cooking show, were a surprise feature. Visitors also had the...
October 21, 2018

Expo 2020 marks ‘Two Years to Go’




Saudi Arabia Construction Overview
Over $800 billion invested in Saudi construction projects
JEDDAH — More than 5,200 construction projects are currently rolling out in the GCC’s largest and most populous country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a BNC Network report shows. Valued at $819 billion, these account for 35% of the total value of active projects across the GCC. Despite recent challenges faced by the sector attributed to low oil prices and a reported shortage of qualified workers, construction is recording a 4.1% increase this year in KSA. A recent BMI research forecasts the sector›s annualized average growth at 6.13% from 2018 to 2022. According to Roni El Haddad, Event Director of the Kingdom›s premier construction event, The Big 5 Saudi, “the construction sector’s immediate outlook is extremely promising. The recent launch of the Public Investment Fund backed...
October 21, 2018

Over $800 billion invested in Saudi construction projects

Two cars one DNA Jaguar XE 300 Sport and SV Project 8
Jaguar launches two exceptionally dynamic aluminum-body cars
DUBAI — Jaguar has celebrated the shared bloodline of the XE 300 SPORT and XE SV Project 8 by creating a unique piece of art in the sand. The two cars weaved across the beach at Pendine Sands to produce a 1000-metre long double helix pattern.The shared DNA that unites the XE and SV Project 8 includes the cars’ lightweight aluminum body structure, outstanding driving dynamics and all-wheel drive traction, which allowed the two Jaguars to create the 1000-metre long artwork with absolute precision.To find the space to create such a large pattern, the two cars travelled to Pendine Sands in Wales. Pendine Sands, like Jaguar, has a rich heritage of speed and performance, having been used for motorsport for over 100 years.Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, Jaguar Land Rover said:...
October 21, 2018

Jaguar launches two exceptionally dynamic aluminum-body cars

A320neo
Lufthansa expands fleet with new generation short- and medium-haul Airbus planes
THE Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has approved the purchase of 27 short- and medium-haul aircraft. Purchase options for 24 Airbus A320neo and three A321neo will be converted into firm orders. With this decision, the Lufthansa Group is reacting to the positive market and earnings development and thus ensuring the necessary fleet size in the coming years. The total investment of this order amounts to a list price of about three billion US dollars. This increases the total number of A320neo and A321neo orders to 149 for the Group, 13 of them are already operating with Lufthansa.The A320neo and A321neo (short for “New Engine Option”) are scheduled for delivery in 2023 and 2024. Ten of the 27 new aircraft are intended for SWISS, the remaining aircraft will be in service by...
October 21, 2018

Lufthansa expands fleet with new generation short- and medium-haul Airbus planes

Jason Whiley
Epson at the forefront of computer printers, artificial intelligence
BY SHAHD ALHAMDANSAUDI GAZETTELIGHTSCENE EV-100 and SC-T5100 printer were some of the technologies presented by Epson, one of the largest manufacturers of computer printers, during GITEX Technology Week 2018 in Dubai.Regional Sales Director for picture at Epson Jason Whiley said Epson’s Lightscene EV-100 has marked its regional market entry at the event.He said “another new entrant is Epson’s large format SC-T5100 printer that allows users to print technical and CAD drawings in great detail up to 36. We also demonstrated our new Workforce Pro WF-C8690DWF printer, a highly reliable A3 business inkjet for small to medium workgroups. It will keep costs low and productivity high.”He said the company wants to be a significant player in the technology area, supporting across print,...
October 21, 2018

Epson at the forefront of computer printers, artificial intelligence

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Investcorp presides over 3rd Annual Credit Symposium
INVESTCORP, a leading provider and manager of alternative investment products, welcomed more than 120 industry executives representing over 100 different firms to New York City for its Third Annual Credit Symposium last Oct. 16.1s1. The event was hosted by Investcorp’s Credit Management business and featured distinguished speakers sharing their expertise and highlighting the latest trends emerging across the alternative investment industry. Attendees included a range of investors including global pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, family offices and insurance companies. “Our annual Credit Symposium is an opportunity for Investcorp to convene our exceptional network for a day of in-depth discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing investors...
October 21, 2018

Investcorp presides over 3rd Annual Credit Symposium

Honored
Saudia Cargo says sector’s role vital to reach Vision 2030
SAUDI Airlines Cargo Company (Saudia Cargo ) CEO Omar Talal Hariri reiterated the pivotal role the air cargo sector continues to play in achieving the objectives of Vision 2030 aimed at turning the Kingdom into a global logistics hub for goods transport and cargo services. In his speech delivered at the Second Supply Chain and Logistics Conference held in Riyadh, Hariri spoke about the Kingdom’s strategic and geographic location which makes it a major transit station for goods and a crossroad for international cargo routes. This location will help the Kingdom become a pivotal logistics and cargo platform, let alone it will provide good opportunities for the country to increase its share of logistics operations, Hariri noted. The local air cargo sector is committed to improving all...
October 21, 2018

Saudia Cargo says sector’s role vital to reach Vision 2030

alfanar strikes financial closure for its wind IPP project in India
aLFANAR, one of the leading Saudi-based developers for clean energy in Asia, Africa and Europe, has reached to a financial closure for its 300 MW Wind Project in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The project was awarded through competitive bidding by Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) – a company under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, (TranceIII).The project has been awarded to alfanar on development, construction, ownership and operation basis, which will be the second project of the company to successfully reach financial closure from a portfolio of 1.7GW renewable energy investment projects.The facility agreement was signed by alfanar Energy Private Limited (AEPL), an alfanar subsidiary, for approximately INR15 billion (over $ 200 million) with...
October 21, 2018

alfanar strikes financial closure for its wind IPP project in India

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