A widely held belief in the Arab world holds that some elements in the West secretly oppose democracy in the region because free and fair elections would produce anti-Western governments. However one overlooked aspect is the role that leading businesses in Arab countries play in stifling democracy. Read more »
Archives for November 2010
The other special relationship: the UAE and the UK
At a reception earlier this year in the British Embassy in Dubai, the newly appointed ambassador, Dominic Jermey, referred to London as the “eighth emirate” due to the close relationship between both countries. Many people aren’t aware of just how close this relationship is today. Read more »
ملكة بريطانيا في الإمارات
Entrepreneurial Arabs Will Make It Better For The Next Generation
The first few days of November have quickly become known as Entrepreneurship Week in Dubai. The Dubai School of Government kicked off the week with a panel on women’s entrepreneurship in the Gulf, featuring leading businesswomen from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the region. The next day at the Young Arab Leaders Entrepreneurship Summit, cross-generational leadership was represented, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and his son Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan attending. Read more »
ومضات ريادة الأعمال في دبي
Abraaj Celebration of Entrepreneurship: Removing the Stigma of Failure
In 2010, Sultan Al Qassemi speaks on a panel at a youth summit designed to instill the spirit of entrepreneurship in young Arabs. Read more »