Archive for the Category ‘Economics’

SCCI encourages business sector to strengthen efforts to adopt more benchmark trade practices

SCCI encourages business sector to strengthen efforts to adopt more benchmark trade practices

Chamber launches series of introductory seminars on Sharjah Economic Excellence Awards 2009
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is calling on the local business sector to reinforce its efforts in the adoption of more benchmark trade practices and the promotion of corporate excellence to help the emirate come closer to its goal of achieving [...]

Gulf Anti-Aging Market to reach US$5.58 billion by 2010

Gulf Anti-Aging Market to reach US$5.58 billion by 2010

Global experts and delegates attending the Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM) in November hailed the region as the major force for change in the burgeoning anti-aging maket.
According to its online survey, over 90 per cent of the attendees at the Congress rated very good or excellent the developments in preventive medicine, genetics, [...]

Dubai Chamber employee express commitment to the nation by sending Al Mutahida cards

Dubai Chamber employee express commitment to the nation by sending Al Mutahida cards

Al Mutahida campaign, an initiative by Watani – the National Identity Programme, gained overwhelming resposne from the employees and customers of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who hihglighted their commitment to the future of the UAE and its leadership.
Employees and customers of Dubai Chamber of Commerce put their thumbprints on Al Mutahida [...]

Bayt.com offers free online job postings to boost MENA job market

Bayt.com offers free online job postings to boost MENA job market

Dubai, UAE, 10 November 2009 – As part of its ninth anniversary celebrations and in an effort to provide exceptional opportunities to the MENA region’s job seekers and recruiters, Bayt.com has announced that employers will be enabled to post jobs for FREE on its website on 22 November, 2009. Job postings activated on this [...]

Emirate has experienced 100% growth in tourist numbers in last 5 years

Emirate has experienced 100% growth in tourist numbers in last 5 years

London, 10 November 2009
Sharjah’s participation in the World Travel Market (WTM) exhibition, taking place in London from 9 to 12 November 2009, has attracted a lot of attention among Arabic and international media, as well as exhibition visitors, including tourism and travel experts from all over the world.
Coverage in the British media focused on [...]

Tourism Boards expected to increase marketing budgets in 2010

Tourism Boards expected to increase marketing budgets in 2010

Tourism boards are expected to increase their marketing and promotional budgets and activities over the next few months in a bid to attract tourists ahead of next years’ summer holidays, with the upcoming World Travel Market (WTM), taking place in London from 9-12 November 2009, presenting an ideal platform for them to begin building up [...]

Bayt.com, YouGov Siraj launch MENA Jobs Index

Bayt.com, YouGov Siraj launch MENA Jobs Index

Dubai, UAE, 08 November 2009 – More than half of the region’s employers, 52%, are planning to recruit over the next few months, as the region picks up following the global economic downturn- 26% definitely hiring and 26% probably hiring, according to the new Jobs Index study conducted by the region’s number one job site [...]

Al Basel Consultancy to promote The Carter Center in the Middle East

Al Basel Consultancy to promote The Carter Center in the Middle East

Al Basel Consultancy, a regional business consultancy firm, has announced that it will promote the activities of The Carter Center – the non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation founded by former US President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter– across the Middle East region.
Accordingly, Al Basel will coordinate dialogues and facilitate meetings between [...]

QRCE sings MoU with Italian ICT umbrella group

QRCE sings MoU with Italian ICT umbrella group

Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Assintel – Italian Association of ICT companies, under which both parties will be cooperating to enhance ties between the two countries in the information and communications technology field.
The MoU, which was signed on the sidelines of Jordan-Italian Business Forum held in [...]

Final Preparations in full swing for IDA World Congress 2009

Final Preparations in full swing for IDA World Congress 2009

The Organizing Committee of the IDA World Congress 2009 announced today that preparations for the major event are in full-swing and the countdown for the grand opening November 7 is proceeding smoothly.
The five-day event, organized under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of [...]