Recruitment in healthcare and retail remains steady, but is slowing down in oil, gas and construction. That’s according to the latest GCC report by online recruitment firm Gulf Talent. The study also shows that wage rises in 2016 will be at their lowest level in a decade – but they’re still forecast to increase by an average of 5.2%. However, the Managing Director of Gulf Talent, Yasser Hatami, says those figures could change…
Weaponising Strait of Hormuz is an act of economic terrorism: Sultan Al Jaber
Weaponising the Strait of Hormuz is an act of economic terrorism with global impact far beyond energy markets, asserted Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, while addressing CERAWeek in Houston, Texas.
IEA consulting with governments on further oil stock releases, chief Birol says
The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe on the release of more stockpiled oil "if necessary" due to the Iran war, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.
Dollar rises as escalating Middle East tensions spur haven demand
The dollar rose on Monday as escalating retaliatory threats in the Middle East conflict curbed risk appetite and lifted demand for safe-haven assets.
Business leaders highlight Dubai’s resilience amid global developments
Chairpersons of several country business councils operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce say the emirate is reinforcing its global reputation for resilience and agility amid global challenges.
India to withdraw temporary domestic airfare caps from Monday
India will revoke the temporary fare caps it had imposed on domestic air tickets from Monday, the country's civil aviation ministry said on Saturday.
