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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.

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.

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.

"Dubai is now the melting pot of the world – this is a unique opportunity to experience the post-pandemic world."

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.

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.

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.

With a focus on personalized fashion, Dresos is on a mission to help its customer make informed purchases using artificial intelligence.

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.

Having now weathered the roughest parts of the storm, this experience must contribute to an even stronger, more sustainable business strategy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Functioning essentially as a commerce tool, grubtech helps restaurants and cloud kitchens efficiently manage their day-to-day operations.

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.

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 introducing the concept of entrepreneurial leave, it could thus spark the innovative spirit of young Emiratis who are yearning for a challenge.

The restaurant industry has recalibrated itself post the pandemic, and it is emerging stronger with innovations in both business models and service.

If you are a small-to-midsize business, here are four steps that will help you successfully launch a digital marketing campaign in UAE.