Resources
Managing Lay Offs With Dignity
With the potential for layoffs facing more and more companies, the realities of laying off great workers is confronting many business owners and managers: owners and managers who have never before fac...
Infographic: What It Takes to Be a Small-Business Owner
Being a small-business owner isn’t easy, but an overwhelming majority of entrepreneurs wouldn’t have it any other way. While small-business owners cite “having to wear so many hats” and “finding...
DED Launches Arabic Directory on Economic Activities in Dubai
The Department of Economic Development in co-operation with the Etisalat and Dar Al Hafidh Foundation for Publishing & Distribution has published an Arabic directory on the various economic activi...
Saudi Green Card Plan for Expats Welcomed
Saudi Arabia’s plan to issue permanent residence or “green cards” to foreign workers has been warmly welcomed by the expatriate community. The Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...
Dubai’s Retail Market Grows to $35.4 Billion in 2015
Dubai’s retail market in 2015 is estimated to have reached $35.4 billion (Dh129.9 billion), witnessing annual growth rates of 3.5 per cent to 7.5 per cent since 2010, according to analysis by the Duba...
New Commercial Companies Law Set to Improve Corporate Governance in the UAE
The updated regulations to the new Federal Law 2 of 2015 concerning Commercial Companies (the new Act) are set to improve corporate governance by strengthening the legal and regulatory landscape of do...
Ten Disruptive Digital Trends Retailers Need to Know
Software AG has shared its view of trends in the retail industry based on its interactions with customers and market observations. Oliver Guy, Retail Industry Director, Software AG, noted: “The ...
“Reimaging Business”: Value Creation through Disruptive Technologies in Saudi Arabia
Sage, the leading provider for business management solutions will delve into the complex and exciting world of ubiquitous computing trends in business. While the use of technology in business operatio...
BYOD Threats Are Often Overlooked, Especially by Small Businesses
BYOD (bring-your-own-device) threats are still often overlooked by businesses. Many small-business owners believe BYOD poses no threat to their company and have no interest in spending effort on mobil...