Business and Finance

HP supporting entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs, as in small and medium business, represent one third of HP's business worldwide, according to Hamid Hassan, SMB Manager, HP ME. HP will be showcasing its mobility, security and manageability solutions at the International Entrpreneurship forum in Dubai from 23-25 May.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 03 - 2005 at 08:10

Red tape hampers business
Middle East executives, especially those running foreign companies, are having huge difficulties with government red tape, and say it hampers their business, according to a survey by Sage software. Respondents also identified a dearth of qualified staff in the region, particularly bilingual staff, according to Shishir Srivastava, Executive Director, Sage Software.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 02 - 2005 at 09:12

Almasa regional ambition
Dubai-based IT group Almasa recently posted its results for the first time, recording 52 per cent growth in 2004. Profitablity was driven mainly by the company's IT services and support division. Mehdi Amjad, President & CEO, Almasa Group, says the company will diversify all areas in terms of geography and product range.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 27 - 2005 at 09:43

Arab online traders
E*Trade has 15,000 customers in the Middle East trading in regional and US equities, and is currently choosing the best location to set up a regional office. Salim Sebbata, Head US Retail Sales, E*Trade, says the company sees strong potential in the GCC as markets open up.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 21 - 2005 at 09:14

Arms race for Combat Clothing
Australian-based Combat Clothing sells a range of clothing, body armour and webbing from clients ranging from the Middle East through to Asia. Stuart Bruce, MD, Combat Clothing, says the company focuses on bleeding edge technology to try and stay stay one step ahead of arms manufacturers.
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United Arab Emirates: Saturday, February 19 - 2005 at 09:52

Australia offering Gulf defence
The Gulf is seen as a key market for the Australian defence industry, with 25 companies exhibiting at IDEX 2005. Brigadier Bob Brown, heading the Team Australia delegation, says the Australian market's strength is in offering niche products and solutions to the global industry.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 16 - 2005 at 09:37

Bullet-proof strategy
Australia-based Tenix Defence Land Division offers a range of vehicle services, including armouring and upgrading cars against gunfire, grenades, bombs and landmines. Tenix S600 vehicles are currently used by the Kuwaiti National Guard, according to business development manager Damon Howes.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 15 - 2005 at 06:25

Finger on the electronic pulse
NASDAQ-listed Australian company Metal Storm is in the final stages of producing a unique electronic ballistics system that allows rounds to be fired from a barrel using an electronic pulse, so no mechanical parts are involved. Ian Gillespie, General Manager, Metal Storm, says the system is ideal for remotely-controlled, robotic weaponry.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 14 - 2005 at 10:59