Business and Finance

GOIC contractors marketplace
The Qatar-based Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consulting's latest service is a subcontracting and exchange programme, which matchmakes between SMBs and the enterprise sector. Hazem Sobhi Al Anqar, Coordinator Researcher says that Entrepreneurs in Dubai has been an ideal opportunity to showcase GOIC's services.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 30 - 2005 at 08:51

Preserving entrepreneurial spirit
The past few years have been an inspiring time for regional entrepreneurs, according to Faisal Al Bannai, CEO, Axiom Telecom. Al Bannai says one of the biggest challenges for a company as it grows is preserving the spirit of entrepreneurship among staff and managers.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 29 - 2005 at 10:53

Business success made easy
Being prepared to make a long-term commitment, work around the clock, take a risk and accept total responsibility are all crucial for anyone wanting to become an entrepreneur, according to easyGroup founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou. Haji-Ioannou believes that governments need to change the culture in a country to encourage entrepreneurship, by tolerating failure and celebrating success.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 26 - 2005 at 08:59

Dream time for ME entrepreneurs
The Middle East is going through phenomenal change and the time is ripe for entrepreneurs, according to Young Entrepreneurs' Organisation international president Vijay K Tirathrai. Tirathrai says that good entrepreneurs are courageous and driven, and able to spot opportunities that others miss.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 26 - 2005 at 08:40

Intilaaqah at Entrepreneurs
Intilaaqah is Shell's self-help programme for budding entrepreneurs in the Middle East, helping them with business skills and development. Shell is also sponsoring Entrepreneurs in Dubai, to show its commitment to the region's young business people.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 25 - 2005 at 10:25

Ignore ethics at your peril
Businesses ignore ethic-driven consumers at their peril, according to Body Shop founder Anita Roddick. Speaking at the Entrepreneurs In Dubai forum, Roddick says that customers crave knowledge and honest information, and want to feel empathy with a company.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 24 - 2005 at 15:30

Developing world US$9 trillion capital
If the capital in the developing world could be unleashed, it could represent over nine trillion dollars - more than the combined value of the companies on the New York, London and Tokyo stock exchanges, according to statistics quoted by former US Democrat senator John Edwards. Edwards was speaking at Entrepreneurs In Dubai on the subject of a future of hope and opportunity.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 24 - 2005 at 10:05

CA entrepreneurial spirit
Entrepreneurs and SMBs represent around 80 per cent of all regional businesses, and 40 per cent of IT spend, according to Ned Jaroudi, Regional Marketing Director, CA. CA is sponsoring the International Entrpreneurship forum in Dubai from 23-25 May, bringing the message of simplifying technology to SMBs.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 15 - 2005 at 12:52