Dubai: UAE-based Sumo Sushi & Bento plans to expand to 40 branches in the Gulf by 2021, and with half of those opening by this year-end. The homegrown restaurant concept, launched in Dubai in 2000, has partnered with the Apparel Group on adding the 20 new outlets.Already present in four Gulf countries, the company’s chief executive says new openings in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are in the pipeline, scheduled for 2019 and 2020 respectively.“While it sounds aggressive, I think it’s just really mindful of what the market has, the product we have to offer and the placement,” said Julianne Holt-Kailihiwa, chief executive of Sumo International, the restaurant’s parent company. “There’s a lot of thought that goes in to where we go and where we position ourselves.”While Holt-Kailihiwa noted that Saudi Arabia was considered by most to be the Gulf’s most promising growth market, there was room for growth in the UAE too despite the high volume of restaurants. A 2017 study by KPMG suggested that sales across Dubai restaurants were decreasing as a result of the high number of restaurants in the city.The report indicates that if overnight visitors are considered, Dubai has a greater number of outlets per million than New York.Employers – Recruitment ProcessRecruitment Process Receive Manpower Orders from Leading Middle East CompaniesDetail study of Requirements and Job Description for all the positions.Receive interview document from the client like Demand Letter, Sample Contract, approval from the Local Overseas Ministries where required.Please provide online demand through emigrate https://emigrate.gov.in/ext/Use the existing database, industry network, associate office network, the internet and information technology, procure and advertise the manpower requirement. (We constantly work towards building a comprehensive database of resumes through our known source)Shortlist the most appropriate candidates as per the job specification Every candidate undergoes interviews in two-steps.In-house InterviewFor our initial evaluation, every candidate is interviewed & shortlisted by our In-house Management team. Candidates are evaluated based on the following:Employment history, Educational qualification, Behavioral Skills, Personality and presentation skills and finally Reference checks.Client receives detailed written candidate analysis, including strengths, weaknesses and experience relative to the position description. Our comprehensive shortlisting process ensures our clients meet only the most suitable candidates.At the second stage, each shortlisted Candidate is presented to a panel of experts from the Client Side for their final selection. Practical Trade Test will be conducted where required.Client advise us to coordinate with the Candidates for the offers made to the Candidates for their acceptance.Post interview ProceduresSigning of the Contract, Attestation of Educational Certificates (only when applicable) Medical Tests & Clear Passport Copies with previous visa cancellation page for visa processing will be forwarded to the Client through email / Courier.Receive the Visas from Client and informing the Candidates Personally.Immigration Clearance ECR procedure will be taken care for required candidates immediately upon the receipt of visas.Coordinating with Client for accommodation and other facilities for the selected candidates before receiving their Air Tickets.Informing the Client about the date of Travel of Candidates and requesting the Client to put “OK to Board” message where applicable.Receive email confirmation from client about post joining of Candidates.Throughout the first year and beyond we stay in touch with the Client and the successful candidate. In doing so, we ensure a smooth transition and the continued satisfaction of both parties.

Excerpt:The strong economic growth momentum seen in 2017 is likely to carry over to 2018. The IMF’s World Economic Outlook forecasts that Bahrain’s economy would continue to be the fastest growing economy in the GCC in 2018. The construction industry is expected to be resilient over the coming years. The residential, retail and hotel sectors in Bahrain are expected to be the key performing sectors, which are expected to pose significant opportunities for investors and contractors in H2 2018