Technology

5 Women Entrepreneurs Making Waves in Dubai

Here are five entrepreneurial women that you should definitely know about.   Nadine Mezher – SARWA Cofounder of financial investment and advisory firm, Sarwa, Nadine Mezher wanted to start a business that made financial loans more accessible to new and young startup owners in Dubai. Partnered with a Canadian team, and now the chief managing officer, her company offers minimum-account options,...

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...

How to maintain customer relationships through COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak is first and foremost a human tragedy, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. It is also having a growing impact on the global economy and so naturally affecting us here in the UAE. We want to provide business leaders with a perspective on how to tackle the evolving situation and the economic implications for their companies. Declared a pandemic by the World Health...

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...

Tips for ensuring the smooth opening of a corporate bank account in Dubai

As of June 2019, there are 22 locally incorporated banks in Dubai. Moreover, there are 27 branches of regional and international banks in the UAE, most of which have a presence in Dubai. With about 45 banks to choose from, new investors looking to register a business in Dubai must carefully select a bank that supports their business needs.    When opening a business in UAE and choosing a...

How to raise capital for your business

Read on to learn about the different financial options open to you and which ones might be right for your new business startup in the UAE.                                                     DIY This might seem like the most infeasible or riskiest option for getting a new business startup in Dubai off the ground, but there are ways to make this decision in an informed way. You might be working...

Trimble Announces the Winners for Their 2019 Tekla BIM Awards

The competition, which began in 1999, welcomes projects that exhibit innovation and push the boundaries of structural engineering and BIM. After a public vote followed by a judging panel, the following projects were announced as the winners of the 2019 Tekla Middle East BIM Awards: ¨     ICD Brookfield Project by Eversendai Engineering LLC – Commercial Projects ¨     El Beida Cement Plant by...

5 Simple Steps to Becoming Your Own Boss

1.    Plan Planning should ideally start whilst you’re still employed. This might feel like a challenge, but it’s also a good way to get a sense of the longer hours you’ll be spending to get your new business off the ground. Carve out some time each day to identify your business goals, how you want to introduce your new product or service to the market, and your revenue generation strategy. It’s...

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...

Transforming Financial Services Compliance for The Digital Age

United MakGroup Technologies LLC Joins Verint Financial Compliance Partner Program    Dubai, UAE, February 2, 2020 – United MakGroup Technologies LLC, a leading mission critical technology solutions specialist in the Middle East with domain expertise in banking and financial institutions, today announced it has joined a financial compliance partner program created by Verint® Systems Inc....

B·U·T Dubai the regional leading digital production agency opens the doors to its experience center: the BUT.gallery

B·U·T is known for creating exceptional user journeys, and now they have opened a space for collaboration with local artists to create an immersive experience through the artists’ work. The gallery will exhibit distinct artwork woven into an interactive journey for visitors. Beginning February 1st, you can be one of the first to enjoy this unique experience. Wim Bonjean, BUT’s CCT explains:...

جيتي تسجل أول ظهور مثير لها في سباق الشرق الأوسط في إف 3 دبي وأبو ظبي

  20 يناير 2020: مسقط، سلطنة عمان: اختتمت "إطارات جيتي" جولتها الافتتاحية في الشرق الأوسط في حلبة مرسى ياس البحرية الشهيرة بأبو ظبي- بعد المشاركة التي تمت في الأسبوع الماضي في دبي أتودروم- حيث يقام سباق  الفورمولا 3 الآسيوي في المنطقة لأول مرة. ظهرت جميع السيارات تحمل العلامة التجارية "جي تي" و "جي تي كومبت جي تي آر 1" التي استطاعت التفوق في المنافسة الكبرى رغم ظروف السباق الصعبة.   تعمل...

GITI RECORDS SENSATIONAL MIDDLE EAST RACING DEBUT IN F3 DUBAI AND ABU DHABI ACTION

20 January 2020: Muscat, Oman: Giti Tire completed its inaugural Middle East tour at the world-famous Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit – following last week’s action at the Dubai Autodrome. Bringing Formula 3 Asian Championship action to the region for the first time, all vehicles featured Giti branding and GitiCompete GTR1 tires, which were able to excel with top competition and challenging racing...

5 top sectors to watch out for in 2020

 So as 2020 approaches, here are the top industries that are definitely worth exploring for either investing in or starting a company, which will mostly increase your profits.   E-commerce  In a joint study of Dubai Economy and Visa, the UAE was hailed the fastest growing e-commerce market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with an expected annual growth increase of 23 percent...

Healthigo acquires DrFive creating the largest patient focused platform in the region

Healthigo provides care-seekers a single platform to connect with all stakeholders in their healthcare journey. With more than 18,000 doctors at 2400+ healthcare providers mapped to 100+ insurance providers in UAE, Healthigo allows for personalised search, instant appointment booking, offers & promotions, as well as contextual health & wellness articles. Healthigo’s unique business model is...

خبر صحفي ميزات الأمان المتقدمة والتكنولوجيا البديهية من مازدا لا يعلى عليها

** أكتوبر 2019: مسقط، سلطنة عمان: بهدف تقديم أفضل تجربة قيادة لعملائها بالإضافة إلى ميزات الأمان المتقدمة في أصل كل سيارة تصنعها، فإن شهادة الأمان من مازدا لا يعلى عليها في صناعة السيارات.   تعتمد تقنيات البحث والتطوير المتعلقة بالأمان على فلسفة السلامة المتبعة في الشركة "مازدا بروآكتف سيفتي" والتي تهدف إلى التقليل من خطر الحادث عن طريق زيادة من نطاق الحالات التي يستطيع فيها السائق تشغيل...

MAZDA’S ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES AND INTUITIVE TECHNOLOGY ARE SECOND TO NONE

XX October 2019: Muscat, Oman: With an aim to offer all their customers an amazing driving experience as well as advanced safety features embedded in the DNA of each vehicle they produce, Mazda’s safety credentials are second to none in the automotive industry.     The research and development of safety technologies at Mazda is based on the company’s safety philosophy, ‘Mazda Proactive Safety’,...

Finnish Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion partners with the Arbor School to welcome the real-life Finnish Santa Claus as he reads an open letter for future happiness

In an event held at the UAE’s only ecological school, the Arbor School, the Finnish Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion and the real-life Finnish Santa Claus highlighted the importance of adopting and adapting a circular economy in order to combat the current climate crisis the world is facing and empowering our youth to be part of sustainable change. The Arbor School was selected to host Santa Claus due...

مازدا تستهل الحقبة الجديدة بتدشين الأنيقة والمتطورة مازدا3

  ** أكتوبر 2019: مسقط،  سلطنة عمان: أعلنت مازدا عن بزوغ فجر الحقبة الجديدة في الجيل التالي من السيارات بتدشين مازدا3 الجديدة. مازدا3 الجديدة.   الطراز الجديد والذي دشن في سلطنة عمان في السابع من أكتوبر  يعرض تصميم كودو  و المبدأ الياباني الغامض "الكثير في القليل" والذي يمكن رؤيته في التصاميم الداخلية والخارجية. عمد مصممو ومهندسو مازدا في التركيز على تقديم البساطة في مازدا3 الجديدة ولكن...