Gulf executives remain optimistic about the economy despite talent shortages, with UAE firms excelling in geopolitical readiness and Saudi Arabia championing ESG initiatives
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Maven Global Access launches, targeting women and minority business owners
New marketing agency is behind expansion of Tyra Banks’ brand
Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘Dubai Global’ to cover five continents
The aim is to strengthen Dubai’s position as a global business hub by establishing a network of 50 offices around the world
Dubai’s newest free zone reveals headquarters aboard Queen Elizabeth 2 floating hotel
DUQE Free Zone aims to provide assistance even beyond the stage of launching a company, to include help with bank account opening, accounting, Emirates IDs, medical fitness checks, health insurance, VAT, and more
Fire from ice: The case for building organisational anti-fragility
Anti-fragility is not a fantasy but a reality and a possibility, developing it allows us to convert crisis into opportunity
Northern Ireland: A natural partner for innovation with the UAE
“There is much that Northern Ireland and the UAE have to offer one another, and I am immensely proud of the world-class capabilities that Northern Ireland now offers the world,” writes Gordon Lyons, Minister for the Economy, Northern Ireland
How Hong Kong office in Dubai can accelerate ties with GCC
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office will prioritise free trade agreements with GCC countries
Make the most of Expo 2020 Dubai – but make it meaningful
October 1 is certainly just the beginning, and whilst the opening month and no doubt right through to the end of the year will see a whirlwind of events and activity, we can look at longer term opportunities and the legacy after March 2022
How Malaysia sees an opportunity for countries participating in Expo 2020 to jumpstart post-Covid economies
Country is eying trade in its agro-commodities, mainly palm oil, with the GCC region, through the mega six-month exhibition, starting in October
Why the Gulf market is the new favourite for Indian start-ups
For an Indian start-up, expanding in the Middle East makes more sense as the region gives access to a much larger global territory and helps in generating better revenue
Nurturing home grown brands ‘to and through Abu Dhabi’
With the Golden Visa, I have also found an opportunity to form deeper ties with Abu Dhabi. Being the first female investor to receive this honour is an incentive for me and my business to pursue further work in the emirate, a place known for growth
UAE, Hong Kong look to bolster business ties
UAE-China trade has accelerated over the last few years as the Emirates was one of the first countries to sign onto China’s ambitious infrastructure plan, the Belt and Road Initiative.
Starting a business? Here’s what you need to know
Genny Ghanimeh, Founder of Mind Cloud Academy and Mind Cloud Tribe looks at the growth of start-ups in the wake of the pandemic
How having a personal brand can help drive personal or entrepreneurial success
Kelly Lundberg is a personal brand & business mentor