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All eyes on tech firms as strict EU digital rules come into effect
The landmark Digital Services Act (DSA) compels tech companies to better police content to protect European users against disinformation and hate speech. And it also demands the firms are more transparent about their services, algorithms and how ads are targeted. "These systemic platforms play a very, very important role in...
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Doha, Dubai most competitive job markets globally
Despite international scrutiny over labor practices, Qatar and the UAE continue to attract job seekers with attractive policies like tax-free income, a recent study points out. -
LinkedIn closes China service, citing ‘fierce competition,’ cuts 700 jobs
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn was one of the few US technology companies to successfully operate a social media site in China, where the internet is heavily regulated and censored. The US firm once achieved a rapid rise in the country, benefiting from a culture of connections, or "guanxi", in which one's contacts... -
Microsoft to invest in OpenAI
Microsoft has extended its partnership with OpenAI. -
Most in-demand jobs in UAE as Covid shifts priorities
The pandemic, digitalization, change in employee priorities and new government policies in the region have influenced the most in-demand jobs, according to LinkedIn. -
Russia fines Google, Meta
The regulator said Google, Meta had "ignored multiple demands” -
Ministry of Economy and LinkedIn sign MoU to promote UAE as talent destination
The UAE's Ministry of Economy has signed an agreement with LinkedIn for developing a framework for skills-based talent besides identifying, attracting and retaining talent in the Emirates. This agreement is geared towards UAE Strategy for Talent Attraction and Retention in three areas--developing a comprehensive introductory framework for talent based on... -
Microsoft shuttering LinkedIn in China as rules tighten
The US-based company will replace LinkedIn in China with an application dedicated to applying for jobs but without the networking features. -
LinkedIn to drop Stories format
Stories is expected to be removed from LinkedIn by September.