Challenges of ‘resource-rich countries’ in focusAbu Dhabi-based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, is set to host a panel to tackle the economic and social challenges faced by resour More… |
Bahrain vows to fight corruptionClose co-operation between government entities in combating corruption reinforces transparency and accountability and is key to maintaining Bahrain's resources, the Crown Prince stressed yesterday. This came as His Royal Highn More… |
Summit highlights HR challenges in Arab health sectorChallenges and advances in training and development of human resources in the Arab countries‘ health sectors were discussed at a conference in Dubai. The three-day Arab Conference on New Trends in Hospital Administration was More… |
Pearson launches Arab-specific learning resourcesPearson, a leading learning company, has launched its Social Studies for Saudi Arabia series, which has been adapted to cater to learners from kindergarten to grade eight in the kingdom. The series had previously been available fo More… |
Region’s top HR professionals recognisedThe region’s top human resource professionals were recognised at the Middle East HR Excellence Awards ceremony held in Dubai yesterday (October 9). Contested among 18 finalists in nine categories, the winners were announced More… |
Teleos chief to speak at ME HR ConferenceEtisalat Academy has confirmed that Annie McKee, founder and managing director of Teleos Leadership Institute, will be among the main speakers participating in the 8th Middle East Human Resources (HR) Conference and Expo. The event will be More… |
Resource shares tumble as commodities deflateResource stocks tumbled in Asia on Tuesday as oil and metals prices retreated amid more US economic gloom and signs of deceleration in China that added to fears about a global slowdown. The high-flying sector was hit by selling from invest More… |
Experts probe key issues in construction sectorAn executive roundtable to discuss key issues in process and information management in the construction and real estate sector has been organised by SAP, the world’s leading provider of business software. With rapid growth in the Middle Ea More… |
NBAD to issue $1.74bn in bondsThe National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) would issue Dh6.4 billion ($1.74 billion) medium term notes and subordinated convertible 10 year bonds in UAE dirhams, Japanese yen (JPY) and Malaysian ringgit (MYR). The decision was taken at a bank E More… |