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Venture capital the key to diversification
Banking & Finance
Sophisticated investors diversify their investments. For others, the path to investment is the latest market trend.
Friday, 04 July 2008
The carrot not the stick
Media & Marketing
Things have changed since the days of black and white TV. Today, it is a colourful experience, with entertainment and news on tap.
Thursday, 03 July 2008
The virus diaries
Technology
Kaspersky sets a model of how small companies can grow even in highly competitive markets.
The universal challenge
Healthcare
The news that Dubai is soon to introduce mandatory health insurance has prompted a knee-jerk reaction from the emirate's dentists.
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
The perfect time for a wise water campaign
Energy
As temperatures across the Middle East head towards the summer peak, the reality of the region's harsh environment and lack of fresh water supplies becomes much more apparent.
Legal Download 2.0 - legal issues for UAE bloggers
Technology
Potential Pitfalls in the World Wide Web: Legal Issues for Bloggers in the UAE
When less is more
Technology
A glut of Middle Eastern ICT events recently is leading to conference fatigue among the region's telecom professionals.
Is going 'dry' good for business?
Travel & Hospitality
Last month, several hot topics affecting the Middle East's food and beverage industry were discussed at the Hotel Show's Seven Star Conference in a panel discussion moderated by freelance journalist Guy Roukaerts.
Possible impossibilities
Construction & Industry
Renowned American poet and editor William Cullen Bryant once wrote, "A sculptor wields the chisel, and the stricken marble grows to beauty."
Tuesday, 01 July 2008
Firing up the web
Technology
Firefox 3.0 is now out of its cage, but what does this new version bring to the battle of the browsers?
Credit bureau needs banks
Banking & Finance
A functioning credit bureau would help to bring down overall debt levels and could even help to reduce inflation in the country.
The Pitt-falls of the celebrity hotel
Travel & Hospitality
Organising celebrity endorsement of a hotel project is one that is yet to show a proven formula for long-term success.
Monday, 30 June 2008
Back to basics
Transportation
Bangalore International Airport finally opened in May, following three years of construction and endless negotiations.
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Distribution gripes
Technology
Vendors often say they are not satisfied by the coverage they currently get from their distribution partners.
Popular demand
Technology
Forrester's Todd McGregor says IT relationship management needs to transition to IT demand management, if it is to be cope with future demands on the organisation's resources and IT team.
Saturday, 28 June 2008
Well-drafted statements can help lead to success
Construction & Industry
In his second article on the value of witness statements, Anthony Page, of HBJ Gateley Wareing, says it's wise to take a sensible approach.
The golden rules
Construction & Industry
UAE traffic conditions and the remoteness of some sites means dialing 999 and waiting after a workplace accident is just not an option.
Ambitious projects
Construction & Industry
The GCC Leadership Summit '08 labour conference busted so many stereotypes held by labour unions and employers.
Brand explosion in the Middle East
Travel & Hospitality
Hotel industry expert Guy Wilkinson scrambles for higher ground as new brands flood into the region.
Friday, 27 June 2008
Playing the defame game
Media & Marketing
Broadcasters must check where their stories are coming from and whether the same is based on true and accurate facts.
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