Lebanon employers give mixed picture on hiring this fall
A cautionary note to recent graduates and others on the employment market, a recent survey shows the Lebanese employers are in a mixed hiring mode this upcoming economic quarter.
INAUGURATION DAY: Terrorism, Espionage, Romance, and Global Political Intrigue
Time was in America, young men would run off to the circus for adventure; dreaming of glamour as lion tamers, strongmen, and fame as aerialist defying gravity like flying heroes… For the now 60-something-year-old Claude Salhani the circus of the Middle East was right outside his front door, and he picked up a camera to record it all…
Jumhouria Bank: Helping to finance the reconstruction of Libya
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Jumhouria Bank: Helping to finance the reconstruction of Libya
“It is the largest bank in Libya with a large volume of assets and good profits especially for the potential market in Libya,” bank General Manager Ahmed I. Rajab told Marcopolis. “This was especially true in 2012 based on a lot of contracts that have already been signed by the government and international companies, especially for construction and the infrastructure of the country.”
Bahrain Report: 2013-2014 Overview
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Bahrain Report: 2013-2014 Overview
Amid slowed oil exports and political tensions, diversification continues, Bahrain remains a popular business and tourism destination and the potential for sectarian rapprochement exists – provided increasing political reforms.
Samir Kassir Foundation releases “Journalist Survival Guide” for covering conflict
The Samir Kassir Eyes (SKeyes) Center for Media and Cultural Freedom recently debuted a unique Journalist Survival Guide, blending video with helpful “how-to” tips on what journos should do under fire; during a riot or when chocking on tear gas, and other dangers encountered by media professionals operating in conflict and war zones.
Kasapreko: Herbal Bitters on Tour
The fastest PET bottling line for liquor that Krones has ever installed is up and running – in the West African nation of Ghana. The privately owned enterprise Kasapreko commissioned it in December 2012.
Kasapreko | Ghana Beverage Industry
Kasapreko is launching another export campaign. The company had already begun exporting to South Africa and Tanzania in 2012. In 2013 Kasapreko aims to be selling its products in East Africa as well, with Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ruanda and Burundi, a market with 210 million people.
One-third of Lebanese would like to emigrate, 71 percent cite financial reasons
Given the chance, over one-third of Lebanon’s citizens would leave their homeland, citing financial reasons and quality of life.
One of the Best Hotels in Tripoli Uses the Historical Past to Help Create a New Future for Tourism
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Al Waddan Hotel: Tripoli uses the historical past to help create a new future
“Europeans would find no better place only an hour or an hour and a half away to come to than Libya. The ruins that we have, both Greek and Roman, are untouched and beautiful. There are so many things to visit; I really do think that within the next 5 to 10 years Libya will be a hot spot for tourism in the world.”
UAE ranked 14th globally in A.T. Kearney’s FDI Confidence Index
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UAE ranked 14th globally in A.T. Kearney’s 2013 FDI Confidence Index
A.T. Kearney issued its 2013 FDI Confidence Index in which the UAE took the 14th position out of 25 countries globally. The country’s ranking advanced by one notch from the 2012 survey but remains three notches lower than that seen in the 2011 survey. It is worth noting that the UAE is the only country within the MENA geography to have been included in the top 25 ranking.