Technology

EMAL launches administrator training for UAE nationals

Twelve UAE nationals have become the first recruits to commence a new course focusing on administrative skills under the Pre Employment Course (PEC) scheme at Emirates Aluminium (EMAL).

Afghanistan?s massive iron ore deposit back up for tender

The Afghan government has put its Hajigak iron ore deposit back up for tender, after taking it off the market last year.

GCC countries continue to outperform other Arab nations

The global economic crisis has further widened the competitiveness gap between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the rest of the Arab world region, according to the Arab World Competitiveness Review 2010.

SME investments good for ICT sector

The large influx of investments made by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in newer and more sophisticated technologies has contributed significantly to the expansion of the UAE ICT sector (Information and Communications Technology), according to Allied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP / Ethernet switching solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of converged multi-play networks.

ICT segments

Saudi Arabia is expected to overshoot public spending by as much as 20 per cent as part of an ongoing expansionary fiscal policy funded by strong oil prices and aimed at cementing the domestic economy.