December 2021 - GL International Consultancy

The Middle East is poised to become a hub for innovation.

The advancement of digital technology has been proven to improve organizational performance and enhance business value by enabling companies to meet their customer’s expectations. Public and private sectors have made substantial progress in building a digital infrastructure that facilitates innovation and creates new economic opportunities in line with national visions and ICT objectives. In addition …

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The Hybrid System : The future of work as we know it.

Employee Experience

Globally, the Coronavirus pandemic has caused organizations to rethink how they approach work. An increasing number of workplaces are considering a fully remote or hybrid system. The rise in work from home was a trend before 2020; however, the pandemic resulted in a significant increase in remote working. Based on the findings of Global Workplace …

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World Economic Forum study: Small companies adapt rapidly to economic changes.

Industry

The World Economic Forum recently released a global report that suggests several factors that may lead to new opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. In collaboration with the National University of Singapore Business School, the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, and the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, the report also finds that SMEs lag behind when it …

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UAE’s new labor laws align public and private sector benefits.

Industry, UAE

The UAE will introduce a new labor law on February 2, 2022, which will ensure that both private and public sector work practices and benefits are largely aligned. The law will “limit differences between the two sectors in such a way as to advance the establishment of a more integrated, efficient, sustainable, and attractive work …

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UAE Government announces a four-and-a-half-day working week from January.

Industry, UAE

The UAE government is introducing a new four-and-a-half-day working week on January 1, 2022. It affects federal government entities and is coupled with new working hours, with Monday to Thursday workdays now beginning at 7.30 am and ending at 3.30 pm, and Friday working from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm. In addition, Friday sermons and …

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UAE announces comprehensive economic, investment, and regulatory reforms.

Industry, UAE

The government of the UAE has approved a comprehensive reform of the country’s legal system, which aims to strengthen economic, investment, and commercial opportunities, maximize social stability security, and ensure the rights of both individuals and institutions. It is intended that the new laws and legislative amendments keep pace with the development achievements of the …

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