Business & Money | Sunday 31 May, 2015 9:41 am

Deloitte: Construction is the economic barometer for the region

2015 stands to be another key indicator of economic development as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) continues to invest in infrastructure and capital projects. The forecast for projects planned and underway in the GCC in 2015 is US$172 billion; the highest on record to date. This is according to...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 31 May, 2015 12:54 am

Kaspersky Lab Warns of a New Scam That Uses Windows Live ID

Experts are warning of a new scam that uses Windows Live ID as bait to catch personal information stored in user profiles on services like Xbox LIVE, Zune, Hotmail, Outlook, MSN, Messenger and OneDrive. “Honest” phishingUsers receive warnings by email saying that their Windows Live ID...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 May, 2015 11:00 am

Despite Record-High 401(k) Plan Balances, Few Workers are Actively Managing their Portfolios

While 401(k) plan balances and participation are at record-highs, a new survey from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), reveals that few U.S. workers are actively managing their 401(k) portfolios, leaving opportunity for workers to be more...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 28 May, 2015 1:48 pm

Too Much Time Watching TV Or Playing Computer Games Can Hamper Under-Fives Development

One of the UK’s top educational psychologists and the consultant psychologist at Dubai-based specialist training and capacity building consultancy, Ebdaah, says the time children under five spend watching television or playing computer games should be kept to a minimum to help them develop...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 2:20 pm

Deloitte publishes “REflexions,” a new magazine dedicated to the real estate

In order to keep investors across the European and the Middle-East and Africa region (EMEA) appraised of developments and future trends in the real estate investment management world, Deloitte is launching its first biannual magazine dedicated to real estate professionals: REflexions. “Real...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:48 pm

Gartner Names Schneider Electric a Leader in Magic Quadrant for Advanced Distribution Management Systems

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, recently announced that it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) for two consecutive years. Additionally, in Gartner’s report for...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 17 May, 2015 3:38 pm

Deloitte presents the 2015 Media Predictions for the Middle East as the official Media Partner at the Arab Media Forum

Deloitte has presented the 2015 Media Predictions for the Middle East at the Arab Media Forum, from its 2015 Technology, Media & Telecommunications Middle East Predictions report, launched in March. The report reveals the latest trends and emerging issues shaping the TMT industries across the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 May, 2015 1:28 pm

GCC’s 10,000 Construction Projects Boosting Regional Tile and Ceramics Market

The GCC tiles market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 10-12 percent until 2020, driven by increasing demand in the residential and hospitality sectors, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan. With more than 10,000 projects under construction or in the design and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 14 May, 2015 8:52 am

Middle East users can save up to 40% with the help of compressor modulation technologies

The Middle East can take a giant step towards energy efficiency by switching to Air Conditioning systems with compressor modulation, reducing energy consumption by up to 40%. This challenge was tackled in a thought-provoking discussion led by Emerson Climate Technologies MEA during the Smart...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 13 May, 2015 12:52 pm

Nissan Reports Net Income of 457.6 Billion Yen for FY2014

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the 12 months to March 31, 2015.The company delivered solid full-year revenues and profits. Robust demand, especially for new products in North America and Western Europe, along with cost efficiencies and the continued correction in the...

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