May 20, 2013
Majid Bin Mohammed launches 'Tejar Dubai' to hone nationals' talent, support SME sector
A joint effort between Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, which states that the shortest path to a brighter future...
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Kharafi wins $930m in damages from Libya
M A Al Kharafi and Sons of Kuwait has won a final arbitration decision worth 1.2 billion Libyan dinars ($930 million) against the Libyan government as a result of a breach of contract by the Libyan government. In 2006, M A Kharafi and Sons entered into contract with the Libyan government to establish a seafront resort in Tripoli, which included a five-star hotel,...
Read More >>May 19, 2013
Dubai Outsource Zone Takes Success Story to Prague for European Shared Services & Outsourcing Week
Outsource Zone (DOZ) today announced its sponsorship and participation in the 13th Annual Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSO Week), which is taking place 21-24 May 2013 at the Prague Congress Centre in Prague.
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Read More >>May 18, 2013
Bloomberg Appoints Samuel Palmisano as Independent Adviser
Palmisano will review privacy and data protocols and policies and make recommendations on possible enhancements
Bloomberg also appoints Clark Hoyt to review Bloomberg News’ relationship with the Company’s"...
Read More >>May 17, 2013
A.M. Best Special Report: Political Uncertainties Overshadow Bahrain’s Regional Hub Status
The Kingdom of Bahrain has maintained its position as a key insurance hub and continues to post growth in its insurance market despite a prolonged period of political turbulence, according to a new report from A.M. Best Co.
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Read More >>May 16, 2013
An international group of banks led by BayernLB has provided a financing framework totaling €85 million to Gehrlicher Solar AG, including €30 million for avals (guarantees), for another two years. The mezzanine capital of €6 million was also extended by Bayern Mezzaninekapital GmbH & Co. KG for the same period.
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Read More >>May 16, 2013
DocuSign Delivers Deeper International Capabilities for Salesforce Users
DocuSign for Salesforce Accelerates International Business Transactions in 43 Languages
DocuSign Selects Salesforce Platform to Tap Into the Power of Social and Mobile Cloud Technologies to Transform the Way Customers"...
Read More >>May 16, 2013
DocuSign Sets the Global Standard for Mobile eSignature
DocuSign, The Global Standard for eSignature®, announced the spring release of its award-winning eSignature transaction management platform to empower companies to engage people and transact business from any mobile device. Companies now have everything they need to originate and sign documents on- or offline from mobile devices. The DocuSign Spring ’13 Release"......
Read More >>May 16, 2013
Fluor Awarded PMC Contract for Sharq Crossing in Qatar
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the company executed a contract with Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to provide program management and construction supervision services for the approximately $5 billion Sharq Crossing program – previously referred to"...
Read More >>May 16, 2013
Lenovo Tailors Horizon Table PC for the Home with Three Fashionable Furniture Designs
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Read More >>Fresh bombings in Iraq 'kill 13'
At least 13 people are killed in new bomb attacks in Iraq, a day after a wave...
Syria and Israel in exchange of fire
Israeli and Syrian forces trade fire across the ceasefire line in the Israeli...
Saudi Arabia executes five Yemenis
Saudi Arabia executes five Yemenis convicted of murder and robbery, leaving...
Algeria's Bouteflika 'improving'
Algeria's prime minister denies rumours that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika...
Religious bigotry rising, says US
Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according...
DealBook: JPMorgan Chief Is Seen Retaining...
Jamie Dimon appears set to hold onto his title of chairman after JPMorgan Chase’s...
Crews Search for Survivors in Oklahoma...
The risk of more tornadoes in the region remained high early Tuesday as rescuers...
Anchored Putting Strokes to Be Banned...
Golf’s governing bodies announced on Tuesday that anchoring the club against...
Eureka: Why Rational People Buy Into...
Psychologists are beginning to unravel the mystery behind this brand of American...
Vast Oklahoma Tornado Kills at Least...
Homes were flattened, cars flung through the air and at least two schools packed...