Many of the problems that ail the UAE have their roots in a lack of good business practice. There is plenty to be done to meet international standards. Read more »
Arab world will feel the pain of division in forsaken Sudan
In the five years since the signing of the peace treaty between the ruling Muslim majority in the north and rebels from the Christian minority in the south, what has the Arab world done to strengthen the unity of the country? Very little. Read more »
Sometimes a Gamble Pays Off
It was late November and Dubai World (DW) had just announced that it would be requesting a standstill from creditors. The entire world went into a spiral that was perpetuated by the global media. How some made profits out of the negative headlines on Dubai World. Read more »
Small solutions to the big problem of jobless youth
In reality, the various reports on Arab development make for some sombre reading, but that is not to say that there is no hope. Too many look upon young Arabs as a problem when they are in fact a natural resource more important and powerful than all the gas and oil in the region. Read more »
Dubai’s history has always been one of resilience
No other leader in the region starts his day by visiting government departments to make sure that the highest quality standards are met for customer service. As long as Sheikh Rashid, like his father before him, makes sure that Dubai’s young crown prince carries on with this tradition, Dubai’s ruler can rest assured that his city’s premier position as the region’s service and logistics hub is secure for a long time to come. Read more »
Microfinance is the need of the hour
Sultan on why micro-finance is so essential for entrepreneurship and job creation in the Arab economies. Read more »