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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.

The carrot not the stick

Thursday, 03 July 2008

The virus diaries

Technology
Kaspersky sets a model of how small companies can grow even in highly competitive markets.

The virus diaries

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.

The universal challenge

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

Legal Download 2.0 - legal issues for UAE bloggers

When less is more

Technology
A glut of Middle Eastern ICT events recently is leading to conference fatigue among the region's telecom professionals.

When less is more

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.

Is going 'dry' good for business?

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."

Possible impossibilities

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.

The Pitt-falls of the celebrity hotel

Monday, 30 June 2008

Back to basics

Transportation
Bangalore International Airport finally opened in May, following three years of construction and endless negotiations.

Back to basics

Sunday, 29 June 2008

Distribution gripes

Technology
Vendors often say they are not satisfied by the coverage they currently get from their distribution partners.

Distribution gripes

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.

Popular demand

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.

Well-drafted statements can help lead to success

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.

The golden rules

Ambitious projects

Construction & Industry
The GCC Leadership Summit '08 labour conference busted so many stereotypes held by labour unions and employers.

Ambitious projects

Brand explosion in the Middle East

Travel & Hospitality
Hotel industry expert Guy Wilkinson scrambles for higher ground as new brands flood into the region.

Brand explosion in the Middle East

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.

Playing the defame game

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