Perhaps as a result of the pandemic and the responses to it, businesses are now seen as more trustworthy than governments and the media. Do they deserve it?
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Abu Dhabi
Consumers will be ultimate winners of Uber-Didi Chuxing rivalry, says Fadi Ghandour
Didi’s entrance to the Middle East was “inevitable” but will result in affordable pricing for users
Abu Dhabi economy
Abu Dhabi SME bank guarantee will ‘change business landscape’ – Ghandour
Wamda Capital executive chairman hails move to break down banking barrier for smaller firms
Amazon
Souq.com could have gone public, says Fadi Ghandour
Wamda Capital’s Fadi Ghandour said a listing would have been a statement about the eco-system in the region
Aramex
Mohamed Alabbar resigns from Aramex board of directors
Alabbar owns a stake in Aramex through a number of holding companies
Arabian Business StartUp Academy
Exit strategies: When is the right time to sell your start-up?
Opinion: In light of the record-breaking Careem sale to Uber, many entrepreneurs in the region will be thinking it’s time to get ready to sell, but when is the right time?
Careem
Uber, Careem deal ‘validates investment’ in the region, says Fadi Ghandour
Wamda Capital’s Fadi Ghandour said he expected the deal to create investment opportunities for new entrepreneurs
Andrew Morris
How Dubai plans to bolster SMEs, strengthen economy
The emirate’s move to speed up payment to SMEs will help develop their businesses and will ease their cash flow burdens
Andrew Morris
Dubai SME payment acceleration will bolster businesses and economy
Wamda Capital executive chairman Fadi Ghandour said the move is “extremely important” for SMEs
AQ&P
Many Middle East start ups to ‘disappear,’ few to successfully exit, says UAE investor
Fahim Al Qasimi argues against Fadi Ghandour’s prediction that 2019 will be the year of exits for regional start ups
Careem
2019 will be ‘year of exits’ by Middle East start-ups, says Fadi Ghandour
Western funds will only invest in size and scale, according to the executive chairman of Wamda Capital
BR Shetty
Opinion: Behind every great nation are great people
It takes bold, ambitious and relentless men and women to transform a desert country into a globally-recognised powerhouse
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Video: UAE business leaders issue call to action
At the Arabian Business Achievement Awards, the ruler of Ras Al khaimah, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, said: “As Sheikh Zayed once said, ‘Wealth is not money. Wealth lies in men. This is where true power lies, the power we value.'”
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Opinion: what is the meaning of success?
The Arabian Business Achievement Awards showed us that success comes in many forms
Ali Akawi
Video: Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2018 – Tribute to Fadi Ghandour
Known as the founder of Aramex, which became the first Arab-based company to be listed on the NASDAQ in 1997, is now executive director at Wamda Capital.
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Video: Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2018 highlights
The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, was honoured with the Visionary Leader award at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards.
Ali Akawi
Winners stage: Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2018 – Fadi Ghandour
Known as the founder of Aramex, which became the first Arab-based company to be listed on the NASDAQ in 1997, is now executive director at Wamda Capital.