The news this month that the various Emirates do not contribute evenly to the federal budget should not have come as a surprise to many Emiratis. Read more »
Economy
Emiratis listened to Bill Gates – can they emulate him?
We needn’t burden young entrepreneurs with licensing fees and fancy offices, which can restrict their creativity and finances rather than develop their insights. Would the successful entrepreneurs that we celebrate have been able to set up their businesses in the UAE? Read more »
SME Market Needs Nasdaq Dubai
Now that news of the consolidation of the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai has been announced, it is time to reflect on the missed opportunity that the latter represented and lobby for the future entity to become more relevant to the emirate, country and region. How Nasdaq Dubai could become a successful exchange by serving the needs of the local small and medium enterprise (SME) market. Read more »
To safeguard our future, learn from mistakes of the past
While the Dubai government is working diligently to raise the capital needed to meet its creditors’ demands for 2010 and beyond, it must also look into the causes of this crisis. Read more »
When ‘thanks, but no thanks’ can be good for business
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 »
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 »