Monthly Archives: October 2023

Business & Investments

RAKEZ welcomes H.B. Fuller in a major global expansion move

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RAKEZ welcomes H.B. Fuller in a major global expansion move

Ras Al Khaimah, 24 October 2023: H.B. Fuller, one of the world’s largest pureplay adhesives companies, chose Ras Al Khaimah as its strategic regional business centre, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion goals. The move was cemented with the acquisition of a 15,000 m2 facility of an adhesives manufacturer based in Al Hamra Industrial Zone – XCHEM International LLC.

Ramy Jallad, Group CEO of RAKEZ and Boz Malik, Senior Vice President, Global Construction Adhesives, H.B Fuller marked the facility launch during a recent lease signing ceremony.

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Employee Benefits Critical for Talent Retention in Evolving Middle East Workforce – Zurich Survey reports

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Employee Benefits Critical for Talent Retention in Evolving Middle East Workforce – Zurich Survey reports

1 in 4 employees in the UAE & KSA have navigated job transitions within the past year seeking financial wellness and career advancements

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 October 2023: The evolving state of the work landscape in the Middle East, particularly in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is undergoing significant changes. With one in four employees switching jobs in the past year, retaining talent is becoming a top priority for employers. New research, commissioned by Zurich International Life in the Middle East and conducted by market research company Radius Insights, highlights the vital role of employee benefits in retaining and attracting talent in a competitive market.

The research, conducted in July and August 2023, surveyed 2,507 respondents in the UAE and KSA, of which 1,255 were employers and 1,252 employees. It aims to shed light on how central aspects of the work landscape, such as talent shortage, employee benefits and workplace culture, have evolved in the region over the past year.

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UAE participates in first GCC-China economy and trade ministerial conference to advance joint efforts

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UAE participates in first GCC-China economy and trade ministerial conference to advance joint efforts

Trade and economic cooperation the main driver of growth in GCC-China economic partnership

Abu Dhabi, 23 October 2023:

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, participated in the first GCC-China economy and trade ministerial conference held in Guangzhou, China, in the presence of H.E. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, GCC Secretary General, ministers of economy and trade of GCC countries, and H.E. Wang Wen Tao, Chinese Minister of Trade.

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French Sustainable Cosmetics take center stage at Beautyworld Middle East 2023

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French Sustainable Cosmetics take center stage at Beautyworld Middle East 2023

United Arab Emirates – October 23rd, 2023: In Dubai from October 30th to  November 1st , the global beauty industry will gather at Beautyworld Middle East 2023, the largest trade show in the industry dedicated to wellness, perfumes, and cosmetics in the Middle East. This major meeting place for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and industry experts offers an ideal platform for showcasing the industry’s latest trends, innovations, products, and services.

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KEZAD Group Signs Lease Agreement with Advanced Petro Services for Facility in KEZAD Musaffah

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KEZAD Group Signs Lease Agreement with Advanced Petro Services for Facility in KEZAD Musaffah

24,000 sqm facility will see APS investing AED 15 million.

Abu Dhabi, 23 October 2023: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi announced the signing of a land lease agreement with Advanced Petro Services (APS), a leading provider of specialised services in the energy industry.

KEZAD’s world-class industrial ecosystem is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and services, which perfectly supports Advanced Petro Services’ 24,000 sqm facility.

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