International Advertising Association
Since its origins way back in 1938, the IAA has been a recognized force in the marketing communications industry. Its aims are to advocate the freedom of commercial speech and defend a responsible communications industry against unwarranted advertising bans and restrictions; using their global network as a leading platform for sharing knowledge on industry issues, best practices and insights in a rapidly changing business environment.

Precious Metals Report
Germany has found itself more and more in the headlines. The very unsatisfactory Bund auction and the confirmed sales of Gold from its reserves were events that I would have commented on as unlikely, only a few weeks back. 

What's in a Tablet? Diversification of Mobile Market in the Region
As the region goes mobile, Symantec addresses the specific security needs of one of technology’s fastest growing trends; the rise of the tablet. Currently known to be growing at a triple-digit rate, Symantec looks at why consumers and organizations throughout the GCC must go beyond traditional internet security with tablet protection that extends across new operating platforms that are increasingly coming into focus, both at home and in the workplace.

Effective Social Media Relations in Contact Centers in the ME: Call centers need to rethink their stance
Many consider the explosion in social networking to be a recent phenomenon but the truth is that social media is anything but a new concept. It spans back for almost a decade now with LinkedIn introduced in 2003, Facebook in 2004, and various blogs even earlier.

DGCX November volumes rise 121 % year-on-year to reach 423,945 contracts
November volumes on the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) grew 121 % year-on-year to reach 423,945 contracts, valued at $ 17.15 billion. Year-to-date volume in 2011 also increased 106% on 2010 levels to reach 3,629,409 contracts valued at $ 169 billion. 

Show Them the Love When You Can't Show Them the Money: Five Affordable Ways to Boost Employee Happiness, Loyalty, and Motivation
No matter how much they want to reward their employees, many leaders just don’t have the financial resources to give out much-deserved raises and bonuses. Fortunately, according to Todd Patkin, you don’t need to spend a cent to show your people beyond a shadow of a doubt that you care about them and appreciate their hard work.

DGCX November volumes rise 121 % year-on-year to reach 423,945 contracts
November volumes on the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) grew 121 % year-on-year to reach 423,945 contracts, valued at $ 17.15 billion. Year-to-date volume in 2011 also increased 106% on 2010 levels to reach 3,629,409 contracts valued at $ 169 billion.