Category: Industry

The one Indian industry which is set for growth over the coming years is the Cement Industry. The worlds second largest cement producer (after China) reached its total installed capacity to 231 million tones after adding 11 million tones of capacity during the first half of 2009.

The main characteristics of this industry is that it is highly fragmented, cyclical and highly capital intensive. There are around 125 large and 300 small cement plants. Some of the leading cement manufacturers are UltraTech/Grasim combine, Dalmia Cements, India Cements and Holcim. Returns depend on the vibrancy of the economy as a whole as it directly affects the sales realization and capacity utilization.

The industry is heavily dependent on 3 sectors; coal, power and transport. Energy and freight are the two major cost components. Over the last few years, while the proportion of energy cost has increased marginally, freight costs have declined.

Increasing government expenditure on infrastructure sector and rising demand for commercial and residential real estate development has resulted in higher demand for cement in the country. According to a report by the ICRA Industry Monitor, the installed cement capacity is expected to increase to 241 million tones per annum by the end of 2010. It also expects that driven by higher domestic demand and increasing utilization, India’s cement industry may record an annual growth of 10% over the coming years.

Taking cue of the global economic slowdown which was affecting cement companies in India last year, Governments initiative to re-impose counter-veiling duty and special counter-veiling duty this year will help provide a level playing field for domestic players. Moreover, it also appointed a coal regulator to facilitate timely and proper allocation of coal blocks to the important sectors like cement. As coal is one of the prime raw material used in cement production, this seems to be a positive move.

Growth potential of cement industry can be judged by the fact that the per capita cement consumption (156 kg) in India is still well below the global average consumption (396 kg). This gap can be expected to be covered in the coming years. Besides, housing sector accounts for almost 50% of the total cement consumption in the country and the large young population will ensure that the demand for infrastructure stays put.

The rising cost of energy, transportation raw material continues to pressure the industry as a whole. To sustain profitability, companies will have to explore alternate source of energy while at the same time enhance their operational efficiency.

Industry experts opine that the cement industries should now increase their focus on investing adequately in developing human resources that will be capable enough to address the professional needs of construction industry including advanced technologies and construction practices, project management construction and litigation.

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Here in the UK all training courses related to private security be it individually or for a company, must be regulated by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and approved by the BIIAB.

SIA main duty is the compulsory licensing of individuals working in specific sectors of the private security industry. On the other hand BIIAB is the wholly-owned awarding body of BII, the professional body for the licensed retail industry.

According to the Private Security Industry Act 2001, section 3, schedule 2. Anyone looking to work as a private security guard, door supervisor or as a bouncer must have a valid SIA licence.

Other activities defined as licensable by the Act are: Cash and Valuables in Transit, Close Protection, Public Space Surveillance (CCTV), Key Holding and Vehicle Immobilisation (Wheel Clamping).

How to apply for a SIA licence?

Before applying for SIA licence to work within security industry, individuals must undergo a structured training course that results in a recognised qualification.

Once the training course is completed individuals are submitted to a test. This test is then sent to the entity responsible for marking, in this case BIIAB. BIIAB will return examination results on the same day which means that individuals will receive their test results in about 2 working days.

Having approved the test individuals can then apply for their SIA licence by filling out the SIA Licence applications. Once the application is received and an examination pass has been confirmed it will take between 7-10 days for the SIA licence to be issued.

Licence in hand you are then qualified to work within the security industry.

One of the most common questions that we hear from our students is: Does my SIA Licence for Door supervisor allows me to work as a private security guard as well?

The answer to this question is yes. The door supervisor licence is valid for both door supervision and security guarding.

Before enrolling on any training course keep this in mind:

1 – Check the training provider backgrounds. You don’t want to end up with a fake licence in your hands. 2 – Ask for their accreditations (SIA, BIIAB, Edexcel, etc…) 3 – Look for ex-students testimonials and feedback. The easies way to do this is by Googling the company’s name.

By following these 3 simple steps this will assure that you are enrolled onto a qualified training programme to work within the UK’s security industry.

In this article I described the “ins and outs” to work as a qualified employee in the security industry here in the UK. I would like to hear what is needed to work as a door supervisor or as a security guard in your country. Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

Most people, who are basically from the accountancy background, have heard about Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which dedicatedly strives to offer quality education to accounting aspirants of all over the world. Quite obviously, the ACCA global body through its many centers located at more than 170 countries is primarily concerned with helping those who want to get trained in the accountancy profession. As a result, working for around for over 100 years, this global body has now set new benchmarks in offering world-class accountancy training courses to the employers of accountants worldwide. Like its other offices or centers, the Nigeria center of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants has also earned the great attention of accounting aspirants. Hence, these days, the ACCA Nigeria center is also busy in serving a lethora of industry-oriented accounting courses to people of Nigeria.

The ACCA diploma or degree holders are now serving different industry verticals. In general, the accounting professionals opt to learn any ACCA course to have a deep and precise knowledge on the accounting profession. This institute helps these people to get any diploma or degree course at very reasonable prices. For instance, it is up to you that whether you choose a scholarship program or ask from your employer to fund your education.,p> Apart from it, there are other options available to serve your urgent account education learning needs. For example, if you have low budget then choosing the self-studying option would be wise for you as it will save your thousands of bucks. To get free study material for any of such courses, you can sign up for ACCA membership. There are various online or offline book store that also provides you with the used books at rock bottom prices. You can easily get the relevant information on ACCA Nigeria center over the internet in order to get enrolled yourself in any of the desired ACCA courses.

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Dubai has emerged as the one among the most favorite destinations for travelers from the world over who are in search of the most luxurious vacation trips. They can have exotic quality of dining and all comforts of the various five star hotels in Dubai. The sandy beaches and various spots for sightseeing make the trip to Dubai the most memorable.

Youngsters as well as newly married couples are highly thrilled at the amusement parks, the various events and also with the variety of other outdoor activities. Tour organizers all over the world offer very attractive packages for holiday trips to Dubai. Besides sightseeing and other refreshing activities shopping at the great malls of Dubai is indeed a great experience.

Specialties from all parts of the world are available in these malls. The tourism industry in Dubai has recorded a tremendous growth and within a short span of time Dubai could succeed in becoming a global brand of tourism.

Blend of cultures

The tourists at Dubai experience a perfect blend of traditional culture of Dubai and the modern culture. Dubai tourism is designed by modern architects as well as historians. While developing Dubai as the most modern tourist center adequate care has been taken to protect its rich cultural heritage.

While bringing up Dubai with the latest technology and innovations the local people never compromised with the cultural values of ancient Dubai. Since the blend of ancient and modern makes its presence everywhere in Dubai the past glory of Dubai is still alive.

Those who visit Dubai are overwhelmed with the hospitality they get there. English language is very common all over Dubai so that international tourists find it very comfortable to communicate during their visit to Dubai.

Tourism the most flourishing industry

The tourism industry is very significant for Dubai since it has greatly contributed to faster economic growth of the country. The anticipation is that in coming years the tourism industry in Dubai will reach the first position pushing down oil export to second position.

Tourism has been identified as the base for Dubais future economic growth. The hotel industry is well flourishing in Dubai and there are more than 200 star hotels that provide world class accommodation facilities to the visitors from all parts of the world. The spectacular Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai is one of the most famous hotels in the world.

The Royal Mirage Hotel, Ajman Resort, Wild Wadi Park and Al Maha etc are the other major places of attraction for tourists in Dubai.

The international tourism hub

Travelers with different interests find Dubai as their favorite travel destination. Dubai tourism offers immense opportunities and facilities for various tourist activities sightseeing, beaches and natural beauty, variety shopping, culture, purchase of fashion articles, luxury and comfort, fishing, theme parks and all modern tourist activities and entertainments.

All types of international cuisines are offered at the hotels in Dubai. The Chinese cuisine at Zheng He, the various national and international cuisines at Al Muna, the Cocktails at Bahri Bar, the French cuisine at Hotel Pierchic and the Thai Cuisine at Pai Thai are the prices of Dubai tourism.

The beaches in Dubai are known for their serene atmosphere and peaceful surroundings. The restaurants and resorts are linked by waterways.