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Training & Development Critical to MNC Success in Middle East

Posted: 10.01.12

Over the last few years of the global economic downturn, many MNCs downsized or eliminated their presence in the Middle East. With the downturn easing, an expansion of activity in the region is being considered in boardrooms all over the world due to the centrality of the region. Indeed, some companies group the Middle East with European counties to form an EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) regional business; others with Asia to form an AMEA region. Countries such as Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are back on a growth path as a central zone for both European and Asian regions. These factors and more make it a great time for top HR talent to consider a move to the Middle East. A successful tenure in this region adds international gravitas and credibility to any executive’s CV. However, it’s imperative that a strategic human capital plan take into account several key factors to succeed in this unique region of the world.

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