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Posted: 28-07-2011
INTERNATIONAL. Rising health care costs, coupled with the current state of the economy, have prompted many consumers across the globe to delay care, alter household spending and worry about their ability to pay for future health care costs according to the 4th annual Deloitte Center for Health Solutions “2011 Survey of Health Care Consumers.” “We have been examining consumers’ interactions with the health care system since 2008. A new trend has emerged this year suggesting that economic uncertainty has clearly altered spending habits with many consumers reporting an impact
Posted: May 25, 2013
UAE. The joint venture between Arabtec Saudi Arabia and Greece's Terna has been awarded a contract by Aldara Medical Corporation to build Aldara Hospital and Medical Center, a 105-bed hospital in Riyadh.
Posted: May 24, 2013
UAE. Over fifty marketing professors and professionals gathered at the University of Strathclyde Business School's Dubai campus for an enlightening exchange of ideas.
Posted: May 22, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Professor Jon Rushman has accused the US authorities of being "hysterical' after seizing the bank account of the world's biggest Bitcoin exchange and called for an "intelligent debate" about the future of virtual currency.
Posted: May 21, 2013
UAE. Renewed focus on its core business of developing and operating business parks; Aims to capitalise on region's growth opportunities.
Posted: May 21, 2013
UAE. Arqaam provides MENA's largest optical retail chain with M&A advisory services, as well as assistance in raising acquisition financing for the transaction.
Posted: May 17, 2013
UAE. For those businesses yet to participate in the Middle East healthcare sector expansion, there is still time; investment in the field will be sustained, if only because of investment by the Saudi government.
Posted: May 17, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Workers' safety in Bangladesh could be improved if western retailers use NGOs to report on conditions, says Warwick Business School's Professor Michael Mol.
Posted: May 17, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Amid the saga to have Cyril Karabus freed, the World Medical Association issued a cautionary advisory notice to doctors thinking of working in the UAE.
Posted: May 16, 2013
TUNISIA. The programme aims to improve the entrepreneurship skills of young Tunisians in the southern governorates of Gafsa, Kasserine, Medenine, and Tataouine, to enable them to create and grow their own small businesses.
Posted: May 15, 2013
UAE. Launch of new integrated training website that centralizes all the courses.
Posted: May 14, 2013
SAUDI ARABIA. The health ministry said one of the four new cases had been treated and the patient had been released from hospital, while the three other new cases were still being treated.
Posted: May 14, 2013
UAE. Breakthrough innovations offer scope for new applications and devices in desalination, clean energy and healthcare.
Posted: May 13, 2013
UAE. 77% of business leaders believe that the search for short-term corporate profitability in the aftermath of the economic crisis has led to poor leadership decisions, according to a survey conducted by London Business School.
Posted: May 11, 2013
LEBANON. The latest advances in sustainable energy research were discussed at the Fourth Annual International Masri Institute Workshop on Energy and Natural Resources, held at the American University of Beirut.
Posted: May 10, 2013
UAE. Academia has long delivered principles, models, and techniques that explain and guide marketing strategies beautifully... in theory, that is.

MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS COMMENT & ANALYSIS

date:Posted: May 25, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. Oil exporters maintain healthy non-oil growth, oil importers see moderate recovery; Transition countries need resolute actions to maintain economic stability and promote inclusive growth.
date:Posted: May 24, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. A currency war is different from any other kind of conventional war in that the object is to kill oneself. The nation that succeeds in inflicting the most damage on its own citizens wins the war. The only real way to win is not to play.
date:Posted: May 23, 2013
UAE. Stock market indices racing ahead but GDP figures do not support the euphoria and commodity outflows fuel the rally; Is there too much liquidity in the banking system?
INTERNATIONAL. Oil exporters maintain healthy non-oil growth, oil importers see moderate recovery; Transition countries need resolute actions to maintain economic stability and promote inclusive growth.
INTERNATIONAL. Nothing new is coming online anytime soon and movement on developing renewable energy resources has been sadly inadequate. The idea that shale reservoirs will lead the US to energy independence will soon enough be recognized as unrealistic hype.



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