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Bahrain approves big hike in allowancesBahrain has agreed to increase payouts to around 100,000 needy families in an attempt to end the seven-month impasse on the national budget, a report said. Breadwinners with an income less than BD1,000 ($2,618) will be eligible to More… |
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Mobily in key Saudi smart govt partnershipMobily, the second largest telecoms company in Saudi Arabia, said its subsidiary Bayanat Al Oula has linked more than 150 governmental institutions with fiber optics network FTTB in a major move towards 'smart government'. More… |
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AP says US government seized phone recordsThe Associated Press said on Monday the US government secretly seized telephone records of AP offices and reporters for a two-month period in 2012, describing the acts as a "massive and unprecedented intrusion" into news-gathering oper More… |
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Bahrain ‘may cut expat numbers in govt jobs’Efforts are underway to reduce the numbers of expatriates employed by Bahrain’s government, according to a minister. Minister of State for Parliament and Shura Council Affairs Abdulaziz Al Fadhel revealed a total of 6,682 ex More… |
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India govt says still stable as party pulls outThe Indian government said on Wednesday it was still able to pass reform legislation in parliament, a day after its biggest ally abruptly quit the ruling coalition, but ministers did not answer questions on whether it would cal More… |
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Govt jobs first choice for UAE graduatesThe UAE graduates prefer to work for government organisations rather than private sector firms and multinational companies mainly due to higher salaries, more favourable conditions and greater job security, according to a recent study. More… |
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Bahrain Crown Prince appointed First Deputy PMBahrain's His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has appointed Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa as the First Deputy Prime Minister. The appointment would allow More… |
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Dubai likely to offer massive IPO in 2014/15Dubai expects to offer at least one flagship asset to the public as early as next year to stimulate investment and shore up its role as a global trade hub, a senior government official said. Mohammed al-Shaibani, chief executive o More… |
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Hill+Knowlton names new regional directorHill+Knowlton Strategies has announced the appointment of Rasha Kashkoush in the newly-created role of regional director for government communications and public affairs. Kashkoush rejoins the consultancy after an earlier six-year More… |
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Govts 'must switch to new interaction methods'The rapid march of information technology worldwide and its vigorous uptake by populations, particularly the younger generations, has revolutionised the modes of interaction between the government and its people, said experts at a session of the More… |
