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Economy and Banking

Facebook launches historic mega-IPO

Thursday, 02 February 2012 at 17:27, Zeena Zalamea, Dubai

Analysts say the forthcoming IPO may turn the social networking giant into a $100-billion company and its founder Mark Zuckerberg, one of the richest people on the planet.

Abu Dhabi targets 600,000 jobs for nationals by 2022

Thursday, 02 February 2012 at 15:30, Zeena Zalamea, Dubai

The government of Abu Dhabi is also encouraging UAE nationals to seek private sector employment.

Global Scan Technologies focuses on Africa, developing nations

Thursday, 02 February 2012 at 15:28, Zeena Zalamea, Dubai

Dubai-based geospatial solutions firm Global Scan Technologies is expanding in the Middle East, Africa and other developing nations as part of its expansion plans.

Railway to help mining and petrochem trade in KSA

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 at 16:02, Zeena Zalamea, Dubai

The North South Railway in Saudi Arabia can potentially help the kingdom’s mining and petrochemical trade by easing bulk transportation in both industries.

Eurozone unemployment hits record high

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 at 10:21,

Euro zone unemployment hit a record 10.4 per cent in November and December 2011, provisional official figures show.

Recruitment show to attract UAE nationals

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 at 18:52, Zeena Zalamea, Dubai

Tawdheef expects over 26,000 Emirati jobseekers to flock to Abu Dhabi's annual recruitment event. This year the show will feature more than 2,000 job vacancies.

Gulf to invest $82bn in maritime security

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 at 12:54, Zeena Zalamea, Dubai

The six-nation Gulf region is set to spend around $82 billion in boosting its maritime defence technology by 2015.

Abu Dhabi continues healthcare overhaul as population soars

Thursday, 26 January 2012 at 09:35, Zeena Zalamea, Dubai

With a population that has increased tenfold in recent years, Abu Dhabi has struggled to expand its healthcare services.

French healthcare firms optimistic amid competition

Wednesday, 25 January 2012 at 15:02, Zeena Zalamea, Dubai

Thousands of international companies, including those from France, are seeking to grab a portion of the Middle East's growing healthcare sector.

Carefusion aims for robust growth with Dubai office

Wednesday, 25 January 2012 at 14:10, Zeena Zalamea, Dubai

Carefusion, a US-based supplier of specialised medical products, is targeting a double-digit growth as more medical institutions are being built across the Gulf.


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