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Israel parliament adopts key clause of controversial judicial overhaul
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israel's parliament adopted in a first reading a controversial bill that would limit court powers, in a new offensive to push ahead with a judicial overhaul that has split the nation. The changes, proposed by the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have sparked one...
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AI ‘disrupts economy’ but Middle East optimistic
The Boston Consulting Group survey found that 58 percent of Middle East employees, managers, and leaders believe that AI will have a positive impact on their work. -
Tech industry careers are getting gender neutral
Women should stop thinking that they are different from men at workplaces. Instead, they should start investing in their careers like men and expect the same level of success! Only when women themselves take a gender-agnostic approach towards their careers, will the world change and make equity the norm, she... -
Unequal pay checks plague GCC workplaces
Businesses in the region need to embed diversity strategies by setting diversity KPIs to ensure fair assessments for women and reinforcing supportive workplace culture whill also help acheive the goal, she advises. -
World sees rise in demand for quality medical schools
Global trends will always have an influence on medical education, and a good education will depend on a provider’s ability to fuse the traditional pillars of medical learning with the modern-day challenges faced in real-world situations – creating a well-round professional ready to step onto the frontline, she adds. -
On the edge: Saudi workplace wellness needs overhaul
WHO says that globally an estimated 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety at a cost of $1 trillion per year in lost productivity. -
Dubai Chamber encourages firms to apply for parent-friendly label
DUBAI, UAE - As many individuals in the UAE face challenges in balancing work and family obligations, parent-friendly workplace policies allow parents to care for their children’s well-being, benefiting individuals, the economy and society as a whole. This was one of the key takeaway messages from a webinar organized by... -
Remote work, hybrid workplace boost telecom demand
Demand for technologies including 5G, AI, ML, IoT, and advanced data analytics will continue to rise in the UAE this year, du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi tells TRENDS. -
35.6% rise in Saudi women’s economic participation makes TOP CEO Conference’s May predictions true
The confirmation of an increased participation of women in workplace comes months after the TOP CEO Conference held in May 2022 had highlighted its economic justifications. -
Workers’ welfare key focus as GCC states strengthen, expand social protection systems, says Saudi minister
The participating Gulf countries highlight labor reforms to ensure protection of workers at the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of ILO in Singapore. -
Metaverse unrolls new prospects, risks for insurance
Many risks companies face in the real world exist in the metaverse, albeit with a digital twist, requiring insurance players to come up with a new set of liability policies. -
Dubai Airports win Gold Stevie Award for Great Employers 2022
Dubai Airports has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Most Innovative Workplace Redesign During COVID-19 category in the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers. -
YPO Gender Equality Survey: Executives must prioritize mental health
Mental health is a priority for 99 percent of female and 92 percent of male executives, according to the Gender Equality Survey by Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the “world’s largest” global network of business leaders, which counts the CEOs of several well-known multinationals among its members. The survey with 300... -
UAE professionals seek challenging work, advanced tech at workplace: Survey
59 percent claim remote work option is an important aspect in their workplace In the UAE, there is a higher preference for larger companies About 74 percent of UAE professionals say their potential workplace should promote the use of advanced technology while 59 percent claim remote work option is an important...