Business & Money | Thursday 23 March, 2017 2:20 am

Russia maintains foreign investor interest

Foreign direct investment in Russia surged to $8.3 billion during 2016, more than the $5.9 billion as reported for 2015, according to central bank data. The country is becoming a safe haven for investors amid economic and political uncertainty in Europe. It’s relatively low...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 March, 2017 2:00 am

PRIVATE COMPANIES TO CREATE NEW EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES FOR EMIRATIS AT CAREERS UAE 2017

With only 4% of UAE nationals occupying the private sector jobs allocated for Emiratis, private organisations are recognising the needs of the millennial generation and are launching a range of programmes to attract fresh graduates into the sector. Emirati job seekers will be able to tap into...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 4:10 pm

“Evenings at The Flag Island” Provides a Platform for Small Emirati Businesses

‘Evenings at The Flag Island’ will mark its debut in Sharjah, raising the curtain to visitors of all ages on some of the most popular UAE traditions and pastimes. Taking place from March 30 until April 1 at The Flag Island - one of Sharjah’s premier tourist destinations and an...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 10:30 am

Smartworld hosts the inaugural CIOMajlis Annual Conference

CIOMajlis launched the region’s first annual innovation award for university students, which will give them an opportunity to work in the largest IT companies in the UAE.   The ‘Student Innovation Award’ was launched at the first CIOMajlis Annual Conference, held under...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 6:00 am

Omani Pavilion exhibit at theAnnual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2017

Ithraa, Oman’s inward investment and export promotion agency, is geared up to take advantage of the ambitious three-day annual investment conference and exhibition to be held in Dubai to spur lucrative business deals, open new markets for Omani goods and services and forge new trade and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 3:50 am

Vendome International Property to participate at the world’s leading International Property Show

Vendome International Property will participate at the 13th edition of the International Property Show (IPS), the annual gathering of the world’s most influential international property players which will be held from April 2nd to 4th this year at the Dubai World Trade Centre. At the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 3:20 am

SME wage compliance to rise to 80 percent by 2020: Labor Ministry

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development said its wage-management system will increase transparency and protect contractual relationships between workers and employers, adding that it expects compliance by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reach 80 percent by 2020. The ministry said ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 1:44 am

WPP and Kantar Millward Brown to launch the first BrandZ™ ranking of the Top 20 Most Valuable Saudi Arabian brands

The first ever BrandZ™ Top 20 Most Valuable Saudi Arabian Brands ranking will be released on 28th March 2017 by WPP and Kantar Millward Brown in collaboration with King Abdullah Economic City.   It is the only brand valuation ranking that combines the perceptions of Saudi consumers...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 1:02 am

Immersive brand experience at ISH 2017

“WATER. INTELLIGENCE. ENJOYMENT.” This was the motto chosen by GROHE for its exhibit at ISH 2017. Building on the promise of its “Pure Freude an Wasser” slogan, the motto shifts the attention to the manufacturer’s smart solutions. This approach was also reflected in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:43 am

Aramco launches center for contractors and suppliers

SAUDI Aramco launched Monday a contractors and suppliers relations center in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh to facilitate the registration process and help contractors reach the company. The center is part of Saudi Aramco’s efforts to expand reach and communication with...

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