Ithraa, Ernst & Young to collaborate on business guideIthraa, Oman’s inward investment export development agency, has signed a memorandum of understanding with global advisors Ernst & Young to collaborate on inward investment matters and publish a business guide. The guide More… |
E&Y seminar probes Saudi Zakat regulationsNew Zakat regulations currently being implemented by Saudi Shura Council's new committee were the subject of Ernst & Young (EY) annual tax seminars in Jeddah, Riyadh, Al Khobar and Bahrain. "EY remains committed to co More… |
Solar EOR to create 200,000 jobs in OmanThe deployment of Solar enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in Oman will have a significant and lasting impact on its economic growth as it will create over 200,000 jobs in the Sultanate, said a report from Ernst & Young (EY). Oman is More… |
Experts put spotlight on Mena tax issuesLeading advisory firm Ernst & Young hosted a conference in Houston, Texas to discuss the recent developments with regard to tax policy and foreign investments in the Mena region. The 'Mena Tax Seminar' was attended by More… |
Mena inbound M&A value doubles to $10.6bnThe value of disclosed inbound deals in Mena increased to $10.6 billion in the first half of 2013, up from $5.1 billion during the same period last year, marking a rise of 108 per cent, a report said. Outbound deal value dropped b More… |
E&Y launches business center of excellenceErnst & Young (E&Y) has announced the launch of its Global Family Business Center of Excellence, a powerful new online resource. The center showcases E&Y’s long and deep commitment to family businesses and provid More… |
Islamic finance 'ideal for new markets'Islamic trade finance could provide new opportunities and become the preferred choice for emerging rapid growth markets (RGMs), according to Ernst & Young’s Global Islamic Banking Center. RGMs, such as Turkey, Indonesia More… |
Regulations ‘helping business growth in Mena’Eighty-one per cent of senior executives in the Mena region believe that the current regulatory environment provides support for business growth, a report said. Business confidence across Mena was broad based, with respondents pos More… |
GCC projects to hit $1.35 trillion by 2013-endThe GCC projects industry is expected to have another stellar year in 2013 as the value of contracts to be awarded is poised to reach $1.35 trillion by year-end, significantly higher than the $730 billion total last year, said an expert ahead of More… |
Public-private partnership 'must for affordable housing'Regional governments must collaborate more with the private sector to help address the growing crisis of affordable housing, a new report said. Saudi Arabia has some of the GCC’s lowest &l More… |