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52% of MENA firms eye staff hiring - survey

52% of MENA firms eye staff hiring - survey

Politics & Economics
Fewer companies in the UAE are upbeat on new staff compared to region's average.

  1. 59% say Deyaar job cuts just tip of the iceberg
  2. UAE staff set for 7% pay rise in 2010 - survey

Saudi Aramco sees gas supplies up by 30% by 2014
Energy
Saudi giant's chief exec says increase to meet soaring power demand in the kingdom.

Al Habtoor chief upbeat on Dubai future
Politics & Economics
Leading UAE businessman says impact of crisis on city 'fading into history'.

RTA unveils new plan for driver safety in Dubai
Transportation
Provisional licences, fitness tests form part of shake-up to cut fatalities.

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The party's just beginning
Leading UAE businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor on why he believes Dubai is back on the up.

 Khalaf Al Habtoor  

The tipping scandal
Forget Damas, Dubai Properties et al, Damian Reilly says there's one scandal you can do something about.

 Damian Reilly

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The art of success

ARTOC chairman Shafik Gabr, one of the ME’s revered business leaders, explains why next year could be even tougher than the last.

Rich man faster man

F1 legend Sir Frank Williams talks about the economics of speed, scandals & Schumi's comeback to the sport.


more »OTHER MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS NEWS STORIES

Banking & Finance

  1. Bahrain cenbank suspends real estate caps - sources

Construction & Industry

  1. Japanese builders owed billions for Dubai work - official

Culture & Society

  1. Saudi Arabia expects 2.5m hajj pilgrims this year

Education

  1. 35% say Arabic, Islamic studies key for UAE schools

Energy

  1. Pressure seen easing on struggling Saudi power grid

Healthcare

  1. UAE, Saudi launch swine flu vaccination campaigns

Islamic Finance

  1. Islamic bank assets up 29% - survey

Media & Marketing

  1. EXCLUSIVE: Etihad, Aldar ordered to pay Force India damages

Personal Finance

  1. UBS sees UAE's rich list growing by 11% in 2010

Politics & Economics

  1. 52% of MENA firms eye staff hiring - survey

Real Estate

  1. 59% say Deyaar job cuts just tip of the iceberg

Retail

  1. Dubai Aquarium sees 1.5m-plus paid visitors in first year

Sport

  1. Alinghi propose Australia to host next America's Cup

Technology

  1. BSNL to go direct to Zain if consortium talks fail

Transportation

  1. RTA unveils new plan for driver safety in Dubai

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Dubai hoteliers 'need to get real on room rates'

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more » BUSINESS FEATURES

Hedge fund boxers take black eye in Hong Kong contest

Many of Hong Kong’s hedge fund managers find it easy to draw a link between managing money and martial arts.

A second crash?

Amid signs that green shoots are beginning to wilt, investors are worrying that global bourses may be headed for a crash.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Advanced Leadership & Management Skills
    1 November 2009 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Advanced Operational Auditing & Management Effectiveness Analysis
    1 November 2009 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Effective Management Analysis & Operational Auditing
    1 November 2009 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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  1. Japanese builders owed billions for Dubai work - official
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  3. Saudi Arabia expects 2.5m hajj pilgrims this year
  4. UAE, Saudi launch swine flu vaccination campaigns
  5. Pressure seen easing on struggling Saudi power grid
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SPOT POLL

What do you think about the offer of free legal advice to people caught in Dubai property disputes?

Amid the real estate gloom, this is the best news for months and will improve transparency.
This is a good move and should redress the imbalance between investor and developer.
By offering a free service, it will just encourage people to abuse the complaints system.
It's too little, too late and I doubt many people will actually qualify for the free advice.
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  1. The tipping scandal 12
    08 Nov ' 09 at 11:12
    What a shame!!I always tip the people in the gas stations and in the restaurant thinking they will benefit from that!!It's so sad!   More  »
  2. Abu Dhabi to ban all plastic bags in shops by mid-2010 08
    08 Nov ' 09 at 11:40
    Paper bags also harm the environment (maybe worse than plastic). Paper bags cause the destruction of trees (not in great supply in the...   More  »
  3. UAE to be among top tourist hubs in 5 years - survey 06
    08 Nov ' 09 at 09:05
    It just boils down to one thing- There are countries who try to market their toursim potential. And there are countires who do not...   More  »

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