Opinion
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EU-style visas could boost profits and your ability to take lunch
GCC businesses would receive an immediate boost in profit if a GCC-wide visa system were adopted, or at least could enjoy longer...
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World Expo a go-go?
There’s a lot riding on Dubai’s bid to win the right to host the World Expo in 2020, and I don’t mean...
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Safety rules over company culture
Company culture has more impact on work place safety than national cultures, says CMME’s International Editor Stian Overdahl. Construction companies and work...
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Subaru Emirates Bro-Gate is a warning for sector
When your company is in trouble you better be aware of it and you better be sure the person facing the flak...
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Lessons from Saudi’s labour crisis
There is estimated to be 12 million expatriates to be working in Saudi Arabia, or at least there used to be. Official...
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The long road for Chinese manufacturers
Stian Overdahl says that some Chinese companies are disadvantaged by the need to invest significantly to build their presence in the Gulf. . It was on...
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Here comes the son
Last month saw Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani pass on the prime ministerial reigns to his 33 year old...
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Why Saudi Arabia is changing
The CMME team has been out in force across Saudi Arabia over the last two months as we put the finishing touches...
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A look at LEED 4.0
Jourdan Younis outlines what to expect from the highly anticipated LEED Version 4 . With press pass in hand and several more...
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Riding the fiscal elevator
While celebrating the close of 2012 and the start of 2013, I was speaking to a newcomer to the Gulf who had...
