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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and SAP ink MoU to support startups and SMEs
The collaboration will also enhance industry innovation and digital transformation, aid the development of advanced business models, nurture Emirati talent, and foster local digital competencies
BorrowMe
Inside the UAE-based startup facilitating the renting of everyday items
BorrowMe has 1,100 listed items and 12,000 site visits since its launch last August, eyes GCC expansion
Brand View
An industry in transformation
Many companies had notably been moving away from their traditional business models and into new areas of growth and coinciding with advances related to Industry 4.0
business environment
Zombie companies: Latent or irrecoverable?
This first piece in a two-part series examines zombie companies, their impact on stakeholders and the overall economy, as well as suggestions on what actions stakeholders should take to achieve a sustainable turnaround for a latent zombie and a path to future growth
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Bahrain’s Investcorp sees India’s digital economy unlocking $1trn valuation by 2025
Ubiquitous digital consumption, continued business model innovation by Indian entrepreneurs and the growing public market appetite are seen as the factors driving the transformation of India’s digital economy and opportunity for investors, including from the Middle East
1115Inc
Dubai start-up helping to initiate family offices, SMEs across GCC to e-commerce
After expanding its operations in the UAE, 1115Inc plans to enter two more markets in the GCC – Bahrain and Qatar – in the near future
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Keeping the ‘culture of care’ while scaling your business
Although there are areas where reducing expenses are needed, I’ve learned that there are three points of the business that have proven to be worth the cost
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How the on-demand talent revolution is disrupting the workforce of the future
Importance of finding the right talent, in a timely manner, to solve business problems in a cost-efficient and competitive way for organisations, has never been greater
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How lack of preparation and strategic planning closed businesses – not the Covid crisis
Businesses that have adequate financial reserves readily available to address challenges, will inevitably succeed
business ideas
The importance of scaling for start-ups
Once you have established the basics, including your business plan, your monetisation models, and your targeted markets, then it’s time to move forward
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Tips from an investor and entrepreneur: How start-ups attract investment
CEO of Zbooni, Ramy Assaf reveals his top tips for entrepreneurs who are looking to attract investors
business agility
Why agility is vital to compete in the digital post-pandemic world
Knowing your market, having a tight rein on your costs and being able to twist and turn against every fluctuation in the business landscape will make the difference between surviving and thriving
British Virgin Islands
Keeping it in the family
Why Middle East UHNW family businesses are set to step up offshore investment
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Video: Oil, health crises could be a ‘big reset’ for the Middle East – Kanoo Capital
New sectors and opportunities could arise in the Middle East as governments continue diversifying their economies following the coronavirus pandemic and oil price shock that dealt the region a “double whammy,” says Stergios Voskopoulos, CEO of Kanoo Capital.
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Video: How are UAE’s digital businesses adapting to the new normal?
From contact-less and cashless deliveries to online live concerts to socially responsible operations – the leading internet businesses in the region have adapted to the new normal and changed their business models.
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Video: Future of business is just as an app away
Apps are big business, with subscriptions continuing to grow into sizeable revenue streams for developers. Dubai is one city that is embracing mobile technology and redefining business models.