Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 8:28 am

BLOOVO.COM’s research reveals that strong employer brand is a key decision-making factor for 47% of GCC job seekers

Latest research by online social recruitment platform BLOOVO.COM reveals that job seekers consider employer branding one of the top factors when applying for new jobs. 47.4% hold that brand reputation is the single most important criteria when looking for suitable positions.   The...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 8:06 am

Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker™

Dubai private sector companies signalled a positive start to the third quarter of 2016, with overall business conditions improving at the fastest pace since March 2015. This was highlighted by a rise in the headline seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index from 54.6 in ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 7:21 am

Opportunities in the China debt market amidst rising credit risks

Alex Yao, Fixed Income Research Analyst, Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) The rise in recent negative headlines on China has sparked investor concerns and may have a broader impact on Asian credits. China’s debt market is facing increasing downside risks in the near future. A series...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 7:14 am

Xerox Recognized by HfS Research for Excellence in Human Resources Operations-as-a-Service

Xerox was named a top Human Resources Operations-as-a-Service provider in analyst firm HfS Research’s 2016 Blueprint Report, which annually rates the multi-national, multi-functional service providers in the outsourced HR operations market.   HfS Research placed Xerox HR Services...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 August, 2016 6:19 am

Discover how the right security tools can help protect your business

To ensure cloud delivers maximum value for its customers in an era faced with increasing cyber security threats, Microsoft Gulf will be hosting a webinar on the 10th of August, 2016 at 4.00 p.m (UAE time), aimed at empowering users with the right security tools that can help protect their...

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Business & Money | Monday 8 August, 2016 1:56 pm

Use of employee benefit insurance captives is on the rise as companies seek new ways to manage cost

The use of captive insurance companies to fund employee benefit insurance continues to evolve globally as organisations look for new ways to manage rising costs. Companies now increasingly go beyond using their captive vehicle purely to save money on their annual employee benefits bill. According...

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Business & Money | Monday 8 August, 2016 12:09 pm

Egypt come in as best performers among regional peers reflecting investor optimism-

The first week of August saw diverse performances among the regional indices, reflecting mixed investors’ sentiments regarding the general prevailing investment atmosphere. Over the week, Egypt came in as the best performer among its regional peers with a 2.8% gain, continuing its upward...

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Business & Money | Monday 8 August, 2016 10:49 am

Five GCC Companies Named Among BCG’s 2016 List of 100 Global Challengers

A new study by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) highlights 100 companies from emerging markets that have stood the test of time, moved into the global spotlight, and reshaped the landscape of their industries – and of key geographic markets.   The report titled Global Leaders,...

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Business & Money | Monday 8 August, 2016 9:32 am

Amanat Holdings PJSC reports first half Net Profit of AED 23.8 million

Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat” or “the Company”), the region’s largest integrated healthcare and education company, today announced a net profit of AED 23.8 million for the first half of 2016, a significant increase over the figure stated for the same period last year...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 8 August, 2016 7:13 am

Let Google be your guide to Rio de Janeiro

The modern Olympic Games have been a defining moment for athletes and fans alike dating back to 1896. This week, the 2016 cauldron will be lit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where thousands of athletes will come together to represent the strength and pride of their home countries with the world as...

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