Business

With the franchise sector in UAE expected to grow by 25%-30% annually, take a look at what you need to know to run a successful franchise.

At the end of the day, remember that no matter what your business is, no matter how technologically advanced it is, people are still key to success.

"Given my experience with Pectiv, it is my earnest belief that solving customers' problems should be the overarching philosophy guiding a startup in any sector."

The effects of the 2008 recession were felt for years after, and while governments and financial institutions rolled out various measures to enable economic recovery in 2009, many of the lessons from that time are particularly relevant to us today.

Having proven to be an excellent site to harness the power of networking, we asked some of the most exciting speakers at GITEX Global 2022 to share their tips and insights on the art of efficient networking.

It's time to grasp "The Great Resignation" by the reins, and emphasize that leadership is about guidance and support, and not dictatorship and management.

The agreement between the two entities will see TAMM license holders (as well as customers who acquire licenses from the portal) being presented with du services that include startup packs, special offers, and business enabling tools.

Reducing operational costs and creating healthy business processes for business in countries like the UAE and KSA that lead to success does not have to be time-consuming.

The UAE cosmetics market alone is forecast to cross US$3 billion by 2025 on account of the increasing demand from the youth population, growing adoption of global cultures and lifestyles, and an increasing number of beauty salons across the country.

A successful restaurant requires a solid brand proposition that delivers value directly to its customers.

Whether you're setting up a new business, working as a freelancer, or making a living as a digital nomad, going solo can be a daunting prospect.

According to H.E. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, the UAE provides the ideal stepping-off point for fintech entrepreneurs from around the world.

"Today, our strong recovery is fueled by the widespread desire from people to find new experiences and take advantage of freedoms after more than two years living with restricted travel opportunities."

The inaugural Women SME Leaders Awards 2022, staged by Mastercard and Entrepreneur Middle East, celebrated some of the region's most enterprising women-owned and run SMEs across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

As consumers become more digitally minded, so do businesses, provoking companies to innovate and deliver fintech solutions across industries such as banking, telecommunications, retail, and insurance.

Encouraging female entrepreneurs to kick start their journey has benefits that go beyond just boosting the global gross domestic product.

Today, the internet is the bedrock of our daily lives. It's not only driving our gadgets and devices, but it's also navigating, creating, and mapping our digital lives through a range of social (media) platforms and apps.

Staged with the support of Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce, as well as Life On Screen, the Enterprise Agility Forum 2022 also played host to the finals of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition 6.0, which saw three promising startups awarded a total of AED150,000 in prizes.

On December 15, 2021 at the Sofitel The Palm Dubai, standout entrepreneurs, startups, businesses, and support initiatives from the MENA region's business ecosystem were recognized at the eighth Enterprise Agility Awards 2021.

More than 4,000 people attended the event, which had 55 business leaders, experts, influencers, and cultural figures from around the world leading nearly 60 activities comprising keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and more.

The UAE-headquartered business setup advisory firm Creative Zone has expanded its services into Qatar, with the move marking the company's continued efforts to expand into the Middle East market.