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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 22, 2013
UAE. But where do breakthrough ideas come from and what kind of environment nurtures them? Advertising agency TBWA\RAAD provided the answers on day one of the 8th Annual Human Asset Expansion Summit MENA.
Posted: May 22, 2013
UAE. "We found 41% of participants indicated that CSR is reported directly to the CEO, which demonstrates the importance of CSR as an emerging business issue."
Posted: May 22, 2013
UAE. Guy Yalif - Head of Global Product Marketing, Twitter US - will show organisations how to amplify creativity through consumer conversations, rich media and cross channel integration; The region's first conference of its kind.
Posted: May 21, 2013
UAE. GCC countries are actively investing in using renewable energy as a source of power to produce fresh water; Solar Desalination Forum to be held from 26-28 May 2013 in Abu Dhabi.
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.
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date:Posted: May 22, 2013
iNTERNATIONAL. Control over Homs will enable al Assad to rapidly move forces from the north to the south to meet emerging rebel threats. It will also provide a key avenue of retreat to the Alawite coast in the event that he needs to flee Damascus.
date:Posted: May 22, 2013
INTERNATIONAL. A government that slaughters its people and maims a whole generation is not a government with whom to negotiate. It is nothing short of travesty that the Obama administration is still mired in the illusion that a political solution is possible.
date:Posted: May 22, 2013
UAE. MENA accounts for 6% of global smartphone shipments but less than 0.1% of mobile advertising; Regional companies are behind global trends allocating only 6%-7% of advertising on digital; Only 2%-3% of digital budget is allocated to mobile and tablet advertising.
UAE. MENA accounts for 6% of global smartphone shipments but less than 0.1% of mobile advertising; Regional companies are behind global trends allocating only 6%-7% of advertising on digital; Only 2%-3% of digital budget is allocated to mobile and tablet advertising.
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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