Dubai-based Al-Futtaim has announced to digitise its end-to-end service and operational processes using GE Digital?s ServiceMax field service management platform
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Kuwait to invest US$160bn to develop five islands

The proposed zone will include the Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir. (Image source: Rob Robinson/Flickr)
Kuwait is planning to develop five islands with an investment worth US$160bn, aiming to generate around US$40bn per year along with providing about 200,000 jobs, according to a government study
Iraq and Uganda discuss trade and business

The forum, held at Kampala, discussed commercial diplomacy and trade between the two countries. (Image source: Graham Hobster/Pixabay)
The private sector is the important driver for sustained economic growth, increased productivity, job creation and improvement of livelihoods of the people, as remarked by Sam Kutesa, minister of foreign affairs in Uganda, during the recent Uganda-Iran Economic forum
Mashreq introduces new mobile pay solutions for its customers
The Dubai-based Mashreq Bank has introduced Apple Pay, a mobile payment solution that aims to provide an easy, secure and private way to pay that?s fast and convenient
Graco reports sales growth in all segments and regions

Graco is an American manufacturer of fluid-handling systems and products based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Image source: Graco)
Graco Inc, America-based manufacturer of fluid-handling systems, has announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended on 29 September 2017, noting that all segments and regions had double-digit percentage sales growth for the quarter and year to date