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A look at the support being given to businesses in Dubai over the course of the COVID-19 crisis.

The status quo will be disrupted in many ways, and our expectations will change under the pressure of our current context.

With hundreds of how-to guides pouring in from "experts," is there really a survival handbook for all this?

Businesses are bracing for impact: some will get wiped out, some will have the surf of their lifetime. Like riding a wave, it all comes down to how you catch it- or in this case, how it catches you.

We take a closer look at the quality and institutional efficiency of Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone).

Businesses should approach the challenge from two different dimensions: mitigate the current impact of the problem, and prepare for the next stage of it.

We need a level of thinking and a class of ideas that become better in cases of uncertainty.

The next time you meet someone that you can see as a competitor, try to look at their business in a different way- look for those opportunities where you could benefit each other.

As teams around the world embrace the latest technologies to communicate, now is the time for leaders to formulate and mobilize their strategies to ride the wave of change.

The COVID-19 situation requires that prepare your mindset, your strategy, and your actions to execute effectively, and be ready to shift when the situation requires it.

In a crisis, the quality and speed of your decision-making will make or break your business

It has launched a 10-week Online Pitch Bootcamp to train 50 startup finalists who qualified for the second phase of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition.

2020 has now made video creation a necessity. It is no longer a nice-to-have, but a must-have, and now is the time to double down on it.

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with Entrepreneur Middle East to launch "Business Connect," a new information platform that aims to help companies and institutions in Dubai overcome the economic repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic.

Besides being the first organization to make an initial contribution of AED 10 million to the Fund, Dubai Chamber has now also launched a dedicated webpage for it on its official website, containing all of the information needed to donate to the same.

At the end of the day, it's good to remember that one's behavior in the worst situations is often the best indicator of how one really is, and that's something to keep in mind for now- and for later.

Check out the video to understand why Dubai Chamber has made an initial pledge of AED10 million to the Fund, and how your organization can support the Fund.

"It is in difficult times like these we need to unite and lead the way to maintain a positive spirit around us."

Dimitris Mazarakis, General Manager at MetLife Gulf, talks about the importance of remote working during these challenging times.

You're just a click away from any support you might need to carry out your business in Dubai.

Joydeep Sengupta, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, talks about his commitment towards the business community and society during these difficult times.