Environment and nature

How to create a company culture

These are all rather abstract questions, and tough to know the answers to before you actually start work, which can seem like a big risk. How do I know if I’ll succeed in a work environment I know next to nothing about?   If these are questions job seekers are thinking about, that’s a clear sign employers need to be thinking about responses if they want to attract the best applicants and build...

Benefits of starting your business in Ramadan

However, this should not deter new entrepreneurs from opening a business in Dubai during the Holy Month. When examined closely, we see that the Ramadan routine actually brings with it certain strategic advantages for business owners. Below we examine just some of those benefits.     Ramadan offers opportunities to extend your network   For entrepreneurs who are new to Dubai and looking to...

How entrepreneurs overcome challenging times in Dubai

Discovering a niche Take, for instance, the case of Jon Richards, CEO of yallacompare.com, whose personal experience of feeling frustrated by the lack of easily available information about financial services back in 2011 led to his decision to launch a comparison website for the same. As he was driven by a hunch, Richards did not invest all his resources into a single big idea. Instead, he...

How to implement the perfect employee incentive scheme

Business startups in the UAE tend to offer two main kinds of incentives to employees: cash bonuses and stock ownership.    Cash bonuses  Simply put, cash bonuses are pre-set payments that are awarded to employees when their performance empowers the company to fulfil certain objectives. Some companies choose to offer annual bonuses to staff; others stagger payments over a more extended time...

Should I hire foreign employees or local nationals in UAE?

Therefore, when starting a new company in Dubai, entrepreneurs have to choose between the time-tested strategy of hiring foreign jobseekers or offer the same opportunities to the local talent, while availing the government concessions that come with hiring them.  For entrepreneurs setting up a business in the UAE, below are some factors to consider when hiring expats over Emiratis:  Additional...

Why entrepreneurs are changing the face of Dubai

Let’s look at how Dubai has evolved with this transition.    A vibrant business sector   Dubai has come a long way since its oil-dependent days prior to the 1970s. Where once more than half of its GDP was derived from the oil industry, this percentage has now declined to less than 1%.    Today, Dubai owes its growing GDP to a number of different industries, including wholesale and retail...

External Approvals – How to Ensure Your Business is Set for Success

As a new business setup in Dubai, your company may need to apply for approvals from other government departments in order for your license to be issued and remain valid. It’s important to know what regulations you need to follow to meet the requirements to start a business in Dubai and how to fulfill them so that you don’t run the risk of getting shut down or paying costly fines – and so that...

A piece of the action: SAY Studio advises hoteliers how to stay ahead in 2020

Matthew Sexton, Managing Director and Partner at SAY Studio says: “To stay ahead in a fast-moving industry like hospitality means never becoming complacent. Today’s trends are tomorrow’s history; the smart thing to do is to constantly evaluate your offering.” Sexton and American-Emirati Laila Al-Yousuf, Design Director and Partner, highlight the three fundamental focus areas for hoteliers to...

How to start a business in a UAE Free Zone

The free zones in the UAE can be categorised into two groups—industry-specific and general-purpose. Here's to give you an idea:   Industry-Specific Free Zone Industry-specific free zone specialises to only particular or interrelated sectors. Examples of these free zones are Dubai Internet City and Silicon Oasis, which are specifically designed for the IT and innovation industries. Or, Dubai...

How to structure the perfect business plan for success

Now, it doesn’t mean that you have to perfect your business plan from the get-go. A well-written business plan requires time and effort, and it keeps evolving as you learn and understand more about your business, your market, and ultimately, yourself.   However, even how important a business plan is, some entrepreneurs today still underestimate its relevance to achieving business success. And...

How to protect your company from the pitfalls of a startup

If you are a startup company, there is always a phase of trial and error. At this stage, learning from your own mistakes and of others is pivotal to your growth as it is an opportunity to discover a more effective business approach. It allows you to change your perspective and have a deep awareness of what your business needs to thrive.   However, without the right strategy or external support,...

How to protect your company from the pitfalls of a startup

If you are a startup company, there is always a phase of trial and error. At this stage, learning from your own mistakes and of others is pivotal to your growth as it is an opportunity to discover a more effective business approach. It allows you to change your perspective and have a deep awareness of what your business needs to thrive.   However, without the right strategy or external support,...

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Jordan features the flavours of the Mediterranean this autumn with its innovative ‘Pesto and Pistou’ menu

- The culinary team brings a blast of fresh sea-inspired cuisine this October - Jordan, [19. September 2019]: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Jordan is inviting international guests and local residents to come savour the tastes and flavors of the Mediterranean this autumn with the launch of its latest global menu – ‘Pesto and Pistou.  Marking another gastronomic triumph for a brand synonymous with...

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Jordan partake in A Kilo of kindness campaign to help needy families in the Kingdom

Amman, Jordan, 12, September 2019 – For the sixth year in a row Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts-Jordan partner with Bank of Clothes operated by “The Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization for Relief & Development taking part in the annual “A Kilo of Kindness” initiative to support the local Jordanian community.  The initiative coincides with the International Charity Day celebration at Mövenpick...

Theory by UAE Research Scientist (Theoretical Physicist) Reveals the Mystery of Universe Evolution Process and Discovered the Missing Links of Universe Structure.

Newly published Book “DMR Theory” (Dark Matter rotation Theory) in UAE could play the vital role to reveal the process of Universe Evolution and to understand the redefined Structure of Fundamentals of Science. An entirely new Theory will open the new windows for science world that how can we see the entirely new picture of our Universe, it provides the links among all different structures of...