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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 15th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Human Resources General Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) held its annual ceremony in the first Ramadan Forum for staff members. The event falls under the framework of the ADP internal communications and job satisfaction policy and embodies the implementation of the initiative: “Our Aim is Staff Satisfaction, Through Them We Achieve Distinction.”

Brigadier Obeid Salem Al Ketbi, the Director General, stressed the importance of human resources in strengthening and developing police work, its effect on the organization’s productivity, as well as its role in enhancing and developing the work, in accordance with the best international practices.

“The Ramadan Forum is an opportunity to exchange views and advice, as well as to honor initiatives, projects, quality teams, excellence, staff members, distinguished employees and whoever has contributed to achievi ... Read more »

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) addresses the financial literacy skills gap with a new guide for anyone starting their own business, new to financial management or simply seeking to improve their knowledge.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Financial management is at the heart of running a successful business. Yet many entrepreneurs are not equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to make informed and effective decisions about their financial resources.

ACCA have addressed the issue through a brand new guide, ‘Financial management and business success - a guide for entrepreneurs’, designed to help small businesses understand the importance of financial literacy and guide them through the basic elements. It’s reported that up to 36% of business failures are caused by inadequate financial management (Turnaround Management Society, 2014). Understanding financial information is vita ... Read more »

PARIS - Monday, June 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allianz Worldwide Care has been recognised as the top international health insurer at the inaugural International Adviser Product & Service Awards, which took place in London recently and honoured excellence across the financial services industry.

Following an in-depth analysis by industry experts, Allianz Worldwide Care triumphed over competitors including Cigna Global and Aetna International to gain the International Health Insurer of the Year title.

Peter LeBeau, Managing Director of LeBeau Visage, was lead judge for the ‘International Health Insurer of the Year’ category. He said: “Allianz Worldwide Care has a long tradition of product leadership and commitment to this market, and combines innovation with a strong customer service ethos.”

The judges took note of Allianz Worldwide Care’s recent product launches in the Middle East and Africa, the expansi ... Read more »

PORTO SALVO, Portugal - Monday, June 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global consumer retail leader and private brand pioneer, Daymon Worldwide, today released “The Next World: How Millennials Will Shape Retail,” a worldwide Millennials market research study. The research explores the nuances and values of this generation to gain a better understanding of how they will shape the future of retail. Conducted in April 2016, the global research project surveyed more than 7,000 Millennials and Generation Xers in five continents and 14 countries across the globe.

“By the year 2030, there will be more Millennials than any other generation, including Baby Boomers, in the United States,” said Daymon Worldwide Vice President Vasco Brinca. “We have never experienced a generation like this, in large part because they have grown up with economic uncertainty, high unemployment, and are always-on digitally. It is critically important to study ... Read more »

SINGAPORE - Tuesday, June 21st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Finally a Travel Planning App that understands what business and frequent travelers need: before, during and after travel

A survey* conducted on travelers and executive assistants lists lack of offline access to important travel-related information inadequate flight notification alerts or unclear customs entry requirements as some of their pet peeves of traveling. The respondents also dread the task of sifting through piles of paperwork to get their expenses reimbursed.

TravelerBuddy eliminates all of the above inconveniences with its intuitive and innovative one-App travel solutions, simplifying travel planning for its users.

Besides the creation of automatic itineraries through user-forwarded confirmation emails, TravelerBuddy:

    Allows the checking of both passport validity and travel requirements from one country to another whilst providing relevant custom ... Read more »