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Barclays puts in sensors to see which bankers stay at desks

Bloomberg Barclays Plc has installed devices that track how often bankers are at their desks. Managers were peppered with queries when investment bank staff in London discovered black boxes stuck to the underside of their desks in recent months, according to several Barclays employees who asked not to be identified speaking about their workplace. They turned out to be tracking ...

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Jafza attracts 267 new companies in first half

Dubai / WAM The Dubai-based Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) attracted 267 new companies from 48 countries around the world, in first half (H1) of 2017, marking a growth of 6 percent compared to the same period last year. Maintaining its position as a preferred investment destination for large-scale industrial and commercial projects coming into the UAE, the free zone ...

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UAE stock markets back in green

Abu Dhabi / WAM UAE stock markets are back in the green on Wednesday after profit-booking over the past two days, amidst upbeat sentiments comparatively with the past few days. The marked improvement came after shares plummeted to mouthwatering levels, spurring a buying spree by institutions and individuals alike who mostly targeted banking and real estate equities. ADX General Index ...

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