‘Global News’ Archives
Robot revolution driving global job creation
NASA recently launched Curiosity, the newest rover to explore Mars. Curiosity is a supercharged robot that can collect, analyze and transmit data about the experience on the Red Planet using environmental sensors, radiation monitors, chemistry instruments and more. And although the project's price tag - $2.5 billion - might seem staggering, [...]
ADM to cut 20 pct more jobs than previously announced
* ADM raises global job cuts to 1,200 * About 420 workers took early retirement Feb 21 (Reuters) - Agricultural processor Archer Daniels Midland Co on Tuesday said it will eliminate 20 percent more jobs than previously expected to reduce costs. The Decatur, Illinois-based company raised its cutback estimate to more than 1,200 jobs [...]
US Looking to Foreign Investors for Jobs
The Obama administration is trying to attract more foreign investors to boost the U.S. economy. Washington is encouraging U.S. firms to get out and compete for a larger share of the international market. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the reason behind this push for greater foreign investment is clear: Americans need jobs. She [...]
It’s time for job diplomacy now: Clinton
Washington: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has asked American diplomats to don the mantle of a company CEO to push for “job diplomacy”, as Washington looks to boost exports and bring back jobs. Arguing that rising powers like India, China and Brazil understands this, Clinton underscored that the US diplomats now have to play that [...]
PayPal to create 1,000 jobs in Dundalk
Recruitment will commence in July with 300 people to be employed by the end of the year. This will bring the company’s total employment in Ireland up to 2,400 by 2016, making it one of the largest internet employers in the country. Louise Phelan, a vice-president of global operations for PayPal, said the expansion was necessary to support the [...]
IQ to unveil new Huawei smartphone
Informatica Qatar (iQ), exclusive distributor and service provider for Huawei devices, has announced that the Huawei Ascend P1 S, one of the world’s slimmest smartphones, will be available in Qatar by the second quarter of 2012. The Huawei Ascend P1 S is 6.68mm thin and features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED 960 x 540 touchscreen with Corning [...]
The Commercial Bank of Qatar Q.S.C. : Commercialbank “Gold Sponsor” of Qatar Projects 2012 Conference
"Commercialbank was very pleased to participate in the Qatar Projects 2012 Conference. Our focus is to support the Qatari economy and social infrastructure, participating in the event strengthens our resolve to put Qatar and the Qatari community at the forefront of our activities. Commercialbank endeavours to continue meeting the needs of its [...]
Is Middle East becoming the international sailing capital?
Editor's note: MainSail is CNN's monthly sailing show, exploring the sport of sailing, luxury travel and the latest in design and technology. (CNN) -- Over the past decade the Middle East has made a massive move to secure some of the world's major sporting events. Abu Dhabi won the right to host a Formula One Grand Prix beginning in 2009, Qatar [...]
Starwood unveils first of 3 St. Regis Hotels in the Middle East this year
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the debut of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi as the St. Regis brand continues its dynamic global growth and nearly triples its portfolio in just five years. This opening marks the first of three St. Regis hotels slated to debut this year in the Middle East including The St. Regis [...]
Casino’s Qatar Geant partner mulls finance options
Al Meera Consumer Goods Co , which recently struck a deal to franchise French retailer Casino's Geant hypermarkets in the parts of the Gulf, will explore financing options to fund its expansion plans. Al Meera said on Tuesday its board had directed management to look at financing options, including borrowing and restructuring capital, and also [...]
