The 20-member council met at Jumeirah Group’s headquarters in preparation for HITEC Dubai, the region’s largest hospitality technology showcase Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the world’s largest hospitality technology conference brand, will be coming to Dubai, UAE on November 14-15, 2017 at the Conrad Dubai. Produced in partnership by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), the…
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By Dr. Sabah al-Binali, Chief Investment Officer; CEO – Credit and Advisor to the Chairman, SHUAA Capital; Contributor, The National A whole lot of economic vision plans have come out in the last decade or so. It seems to me, however, that only Saudi’s Vision 2030 actually addresses the issue of managing an economy post…
Fintech is a hot topic in the Middle East at the moment. ADGM, DIFC, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are all looking to create eco-systems to support investment, innovation and growth in the Fintech market. Some great strides have been taken and we are seeing international companies look to grow regional offices and local businesses founding…
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the “Dubai Cyber Security Strategy” that aims to strengthen Dubai’s position as a world leader in innovation, safety and security. His Highness called for unifying the efforts of public and private…
Chinese state media has reported that China may soon publish rules restricting outbound investment by Chinese firms in certain sectors. According to Chinese Commerce Minister Zhong Shan, a few Chinese companies have invested overseas “blindly and irrationally”. The government will now seek to closely monitor “irrational” investment in sectors like real estate, sports and entertainment,…
In 2016, Chinese entities made 932 deals worth over USD 220 billion, representing an increase of 246 percent over the previous year. The massive rise in deal value mirrored the shifting direction of Chinese economic growth, toward a model driven by technological innovation, consumption and industrial knowledge. It was also at least partly driven by…
Rising incomes and a growing middle class in China is boosting investment into healthcare, pharmacy and self-care. This was recently highlighted by the announcement that a Chinese investor group will be acquiring the condom division of Ansell Ltd, the world’s second-largest condom maker, for USD 600 million. The amount represents 16 times the division’s earnings…
Dubai Financial Services Authority has recently announced the launch of its Innovation Testing Licence (ITL). The ITL will ease regulatory requirements for firms that provide financial technology services in the region, allowing qualifying firms to develop and test innovative concepts from within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Firms under the new licence will not…