Bahrain clamps down on illegal workersNew rules could be introduced to clamp down on rogue companies who knowingly employ illegal workers in Bahrain, a top official at the LMRA said. The pledge came from Labour Market Regularity Authority chief executive officer Ausam More… |
Japan firms shut China plants after violent protestsMajor Japanese firms have temporarily shut factories and offices in China after angry protests flared across the country, the result of a territorial dispute that has triggered one of China's worst outbreaks of anti-Japan s More… |
Bahrain push to boost growth of firmsBahrain government is taking all steps to improve the commercial climate for organic growth of firms, including facilitating new company incorporations, and continuously amending laws and regulations to ensure their relevance, said a senior offici More… |
Firms invited for report on outsourcingSilah Gulf, a business process outsourcing and customer experience provider, is inviting companies to take part in its Global Contact Centre Benchmarking Report. Now in its 13th year, the report is the world's most comprehensive annual More… |
GCC corporate earnings up 26pcLast year GCC corporates saw overall earnings growth of 26 per cent as compared to 2010. Total earnings came in at $52.3 billion against $54.26 billion in 2010. Second-half earnings were driven by strong performance from commodity companie More… |
Tamkeen offers $26m in aid for ailing firmsApplications are again being accepted from businesses seeking to benefit from the BD10 million ($26.52 million) Enterprise Support Fund of Tamkeen, Bahrain’s labour fund. The fund was launched last June to enable distressed companies cover More… |
Bahrain Bourse amends listing rules for firmsBahrain Bourse has amended regulations and requirements for listing of closed companies at the bourse. A resolution in this respect was issued by board of directors chairman Yusuf Abdulla Humood. The first article of the resolution stipula More… |
Arcapita to target fast growth firmsBahrain-based investment firm Arcapita is looking to target potential growth companies across the region to help develop economic growth through supporting entrepreneurs. It is planning to work in partnership with All World Network, an int More… |
Firms shift losses to high-tax countriesFor nearly two decades, global corporations have increasingly shifted trillions of dollars in worldwide profits to low-tax countries across the Caribbean, Europe and Asia to reduce their tax bills and maximize the bottom line, said experts. More… |
Gulfnet launches service for small firmsGulfnet Communications, Kuwait’s leading Internet and online data services company, has launched a practical and convenient online service for small businesses or business start ups. The ‘Small Office Home Office’ (Soho) service is special More… |








