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Dubai-Headquartered Tech Startup Swvl Announces Plans To Go Public On Nasdaq With A US$1.5 Billion Valuation
Swvl is thus becoming the first unicorn startup from the Middle East to list on Nasdaq.
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Follow The Leader: Sukant Mishra, Founder And Owner, Octagon International FZCO
Mishra launched Octagon in the UAE nearly 16 years ago with the core aim of providing technology-driven business solutions that cater to its clients' strategic objectives.
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Lyve Global’s New Cross-Border Delivery Service To Encourage UAE’s E-Commerce Businesses To Tackle The KSA Market
UAE-based logistics solutions and technology company Lyve Global helps UAE SMEs to increase their sales to KSA with an affordable cross-border delivery service.
Technology
The Drone Industry Is Taking Off: Here’s How You Can Join The Ride
The global drones market is valued between US$13.5 billion and $22.5 billion, which is estimated to surge up to 10 times by 2025.
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Here’s Why Your Organization Needs To Step Up Its Game In Digital Communications
In the rush towards digital transformation, many organizations have left behind a crucial aspect, and that is stepping up their game in digital communications- the only link between them and their audience.
By Mihaela Nina
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Dubai Will Soon Host The Global Business Forum Africa 2021–Find Out What You Can Expect From It From Dubai Chamber’s Omar Khan On Ask The Expert
GBF Africa 2021 will be the central theme of the new episode of Ask The Expert, which will feature Omar Khan, Director, International Offices, Dubai Chamber, explaining how the event will bring the trade and investment community together to explore bilateral trade opportunities between Dubai and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Follow The Leader: Budreya Faisal, Founder And CEO, Ghost Concept
Sparked by her passion for football, this Emirati entrepreneur was ignited to launch an athlete brand development agency to empower the region's most talented athletes, and she's ready for more.
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En Route To The Expo: Alexis Lecanuet, Regional Managing Director, Accenture Middle East
"Dubai is now the melting pot of the world – this is a unique opportunity to experience the post-pandemic world."
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Follow The Leader: Nisreen Shocair, CEO, YOOX Net-A-Porter Middle East
Nisreen Shocair is leading the regional arm of an online luxury fashion retailer launched in 2000 that today boasts of four million active customers in 180 countries around the world.
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Dubai’s Business Environment To See Positive Momentum In The Third Quarter Of 2021, According To Dubai Chamber Survey
The Business Leaders' Outlook for Q3-2021 found that 66% of respondents said they expect to see better business conditions during the quarter, compared to 51% who said the same in the previous quarter.
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Dubai Chamber And Google Team Up To Boost The Digital Reach Of UAE-Based SMEs
The Business Online Presence platform has been set up as a virtual dashboard that can be accessed by members of the Dubai Chamber, enabling users to create online profiles of their respective businesses across single or multiple locations on Google Search as well as Google Maps.
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Startup Spotlight: Dresos Is Bringing Customized Shopping To Doorsteps In Dubai
With a focus on personalized fashion, Dresos is on a mission to help its customer make informed purchases using artificial intelligence.
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The Dubai Next Crowdfunding Platform Successfully Funds Its First Project Within A Month Of Its Launch
In just over a month, the Emirate's first digital crowdfunding program has successfully assisted its first project, by an Emirati entrepreneur, in raising the required capital to launch his startup, Padel 26.
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Four Areas Businesses Need To Focus On To Aid Their Recovery From The COVID-19 Crisis
Having now weathered the roughest parts of the storm, this experience must contribute to an even stronger, more sustainable business strategy.
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Risk And Reward: How The UAE’s Smart Entrepreneurs Are Putting Their Money To Work (Even Amid A Crisis)
A protracted period of unprecedented market instability did very little to dampen the appetites of those willing to hold their nerve, and stay focused on the long-term goal.
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Dubai Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Restructured As Three Separate Entities To Support The City’s Ambitions As A Global Business Hub
A new board of directors has also been established for Dubai Chambers, which was recently approved by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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Say Hello To Q-Commerce: The Era Of Hyper-Local Delivery Is Here
Q-commerce (short for quick commerce), the next-generation of e-commerce, is all about optimizing delivery time to serve customers better, in addition to a shift in priorities such as supporting SMEs, adopting new sustainable practices, and investing in innovative solutions.
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Dubai Chamber’s Future Growth Forum Highlights Growth Prospects For Dubai’s Economy
More than 500 members of Dubai's business community came together at the Dubai World Trade Center for the Future Growth Forum organized by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday, June 28, 2021.
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The Legal Viewpoint: How Business In The UAE Can Emerge Stronger (And Smarter) Out Of The COVID-19 Crisis
It's no secret that companies in the UAE have had to deal with a plethora of legal challenges as they made their way through the course of the COVID-19 crisis- now they must find ways to navigate through the aftermath.
By Tamara Pupic
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Startup Spotlight: Dubai-Headquartered Grubtech Wants To Be The One-Stop-Shop For Cloud Kitchens’ Omnichannel Food Requirements
Functioning essentially as a commerce tool, grubtech helps restaurants and cloud kitchens efficiently manage their day-to-day operations.
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To Grow Into Ourselves, We Must First Embrace The Unknown
Growth doesn't happen through freaking yourself out by trying to take a giant leap into the unknown. It is done in increments that don't overwhelm or risk shutdown, but instead reinforce confidence in your ability to expand.
By Mark Sephton
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We Got Funded: Emirati-Founded Online Fashion Marketplace Boksha Secures US$1 Million In Seed Funding Round
Founded in 2018, Boksha has 800 boutiques and more than 15,000 products, such as abayas, kaftans, travel wear, and dresses, listed on its platform.
By Tamara Pupic
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Entrepreneurial Leave: Here’s Why The UAE Should Consider Providing This Offering To Emiratis Employed In The Public Sector
By introducing the concept of entrepreneurial leave, it could thus spark the innovative spirit of young Emiratis who are yearning for a challenge.
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Building A Future-Ready Restaurant Business In The UAE: The How-To
The restaurant industry has recalibrated itself post the pandemic, and it is emerging stronger with innovations in both business models and service.
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Four Steps To Build A Successful Digital Marketing Campaign In The UAE
If you are a small-to-midsize business, here are four steps that will help you successfully launch a digital marketing campaign in UAE.
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She Was Once Declared The UAE’s Youngest Inventor- And Now, Fatima Al Kaabi Wants To Help Other Girls Follow Her Lead
From robotics kits she was gifted at the age of seven, to watching sci-fi movies, shows, and documentaries on technology and innovation, Al Kaabi has spent years exploring various ideas and possibilities.
By Tamara Pupic
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Startup Spotlight: Hotel Data Cloud Wants To Offer A Centralized Global Database For The Hospitality Industry
Described as a content distribution platform, HDC is a centralized global database for descriptive hotel content that disseminates vital information about hotels across all major travel websites, travel agent databases, and points of sale, using artificial intelligence and machine learning.