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Posted: 01-08-2011
UAE. The winds of change whipping through the Middle East during the Arab Spring of 2011 never quite made it to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The country’s strong, oil-fuelled economy and robust public spending have acted as a protective shield from the region’s storm of pro-democracy protests.
UAE citizens, who make up less than a fifth of the country’s 8.2 million residents, are among the most privileged in the world. Assisted from birth to death by funds from the nation’s oil wealth, they also have the social advantages that come with living in one of the region’s most
Posted: May 20, 2013
UAE. The centre of the global petrochemicals industry is moving from West to East; GCC needs to stay ahead of its competitors by being flexible, sustainable and preparing to enter new markets; Africa is "natural backyard".
Posted: May 20, 2013
UAE. Two celebrated achievers ponder leadership alternatives with more than 80 of Dubai's C-suite executives over breakfast at the city's Capital Club.
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
BAHRAIN. 85% support the motion that the benefits of social media are worth the consequences, compared to the initial vote of 65% before the arguments began.
Posted: May 17, 2013
LIBYA. Libya is continuing to face challenges during this period of transition, but there is a growing tangible confidence and a belief that Libya will find a way through these challenges.
Posted: May 17, 2013
UAE. CEO and Co-founder of biz-group received a "Gazelles Core Values" Award last week in honour of her outstanding work as a Gazelles strategy coach in the Middle East.
Posted: May 17, 2013
UAE. Peter Roche will lead the overall strategic direction and business contribution of the human resources department at Arabtec Construction LLC.
Posted: May 16, 2013
UAE. The consequences of not being classified means that a company may not be able to hold a commercial license issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.
Posted: May 16, 2013
OMAN. The Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (PAIPED) spearheaded the Sultanate of Oman's recent trade delegation to the 8th World Chambers Congress in Doha.
Posted: May 16, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. In 2012, Transparency Morocco launched the online platform Mamdawrinch.com (which means "We will not bribe"). The aim was to provide a tool for anonymous denunciation to encourage people to speak up and discuss corruption in public.
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. This article also considers the consequences to the relevant investment manager in the event of a breach.
Posted: May 15, 2013
UAE. First Chief Executive from the UAE to receive this award; Previous winners include Mohammed Jameel, Jeffrey Immelt and Ratan Tata.
Posted: May 15, 2013
UAE. Launch of new integrated training website that centralizes all the courses.
Posted: May 15, 2013
UAE. 23% anticipate quick/aggressive growth over next five years; Middle East are less fazed by the economic situation; Attracting the right skills and talent are the key challenges; Planning for succession still a threat.
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date:Posted: May 20, 2013
SAUDI ARABIA. In mid-April, an unusual exhibition was held in London, highlighting the role Muslims played in saving Jewish lives during the Holocaust. At the exhibition, people saw love and harmony between people of different faiths.
date:Posted: May 20, 2013
UAE. A lack of available information and market data has prevented businesses and government from effectively evaluating the potential for e-commerce growth and development in the region.
date:Posted: May 20, 2013
UAE. 20% of Sovereign Wealth Fund new assets allocated to private equity; Property and infrastructure are not the big SWF "alternative investment" story, according to 2013 Invesco Middle East Asset Management Study.
UAE. 20% of Sovereign Wealth Fund new assets allocated to private equity; Property and infrastructure are not the big SWF "alternative investment" story, according to 2013 Invesco Middle East Asset Management Study.
- Private equity focus shifts to Americas as Europe's austerity and Asia's uncertainty weaken their deal markets, finds Bain & Co
- Political uncertainties overshadow Bahrain's regional hub status, says A.M Best report
- Total assets of the Top 500 Companies in the Arab World stand at US$2.21 trillion, reveals Forbes study
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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