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Project Safety Manager
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Senior Structural Engineer
Industry: Construction
Location: Kuwait, Kuwait
Hedges cut down to size
Financial Markets
This year's Christmas parties in Mayfair, London's hedge fund district, may see fewer corks popping.
Thursday, 20 November 2008
SI vows to acquire and conquer
Technology
There are two ways to grow your presence and portfolio of solutions in the region’s services market. One is develop breadth by opening satellite offices and hiring as many qualified technicians as you can. The other is perhaps less time consuming: buy into the markets and skillsets you desire. Optimiza is one such proponent of this option.
Holding the line
Energy
Despite the global downturn and growing competition, providers of systems testing equipment stand to benefit from a sustained period of investment by utilities seeking to upgrade and build new infrastructure.
Beneath the surface
Energy
Below the water line divers work to build and maintain the industry's subsea infrastructure.
Virtual concierge
Construction & Industry
In-room technology is essential for a seamless stay - but technology for technology's sake does little to enhance a guest's experience. Selin Arkut looks at getting the balance right.
Water world
Travel & Hospitality
With such a wide range of spas in dubai, the opportunities for pampering are endless. in this special report, first class reviews some of the best retreats in town.
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Developments to revolutionise online marketing
Travel & Hospitality
Hotel marketing expert Jitendra Jain examines the bold changes expected to shake up the way properties are marketed online.
Pressure step de-gassers
Construction & Industry
Jim Martin looks at the role of pressure step de-gassers in the removal of air from a closed chilled or heated water system.
Data detectives
Energy
Effective data collection and analytics can reduce down time and make upstream operations more efficient.
Travel bug
Transportation
As Dubai Terminal 3 opens, a review of the tourism industry that covers the Middle East area reveals positive news for the airport sector.
Cutting it fine
Media & Marketing
Dubai-based editor Karen Davies shows off her new laptop, custom-made to provide maximum support for on-site editing and HD workflows.
Jet travel
Transportation
The volume of high profile clients travelling to the Middle East is growing and as business opportunities in the region increase more companies are expected to benefit from charter services.
Suite dreams
Construction & Industry
Luxury hotel brands are investing in their bedding as a way to ensure that customers keep coming back.
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Emergency on the wards (1)
Healthcare
A well-trained and motivated nursing workforce is a key component in quality healthcare, but in much of the Middle East nurses are a transient workforce in short supply. In the first of a two-part series, Jo Hartley investigates the future of nurse recruitment and the moves to attract local talent.
The daily grind
Healthcare
Managing a chronic disease is a round-the-clock task. MT asks: how can physicians encourage better compliance from their patients?
Change at the top
Healthcare
The first director of nursing at the United Arab Emirate’s Ministry of Health, Fatima Al Rifai, tells Medical Times about shortages, schooling and the restructuring that will see nursing lose its seat in the federal boardroom.
Walk the walk
Energy
Dynamic positioning system and hydraulic gangway reduces reliance on helicopters.
Industry education
Transportation
Logistics companies are establishing a series of inhouse universities to increase the skills base of employees and provide a competitive advantage over rivals. The strategy has proved successful in other parts of the world, so can we expect similar results in the Middle East?
Ship power
Transportation
With an expansion strategy designed to conquer the Middle East, global engineering powerhouse Wärtsilä Corporation remains confident in its ambitious claim that ‘every third ship you see is powered by us’.
Kuwait struggles
Energy
Can the country’s downstream sector push on in the face of troublesome roadblocks? Petrochemicals Middle East investigates.
SPOT POLL
Following the temporary closure of Kuwait Stock Exchange, what do you think the future holds for Gulf markets?
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