May 24, 2013
The Life: Mostafa Shirah, founder of Brandsyrup, brands SMEs as he keeps an eye out for the next big thing. Read Article Sweet dreams with SMEs (who are we to disagree?)
May 22, 2013
The Life: It started with crowdfunding, a concept that last year saw masses of donors use online platforms to pledge US$2.7 billion. Now there is crowdinvesting - or equity crowdfunding - which allows supporters to invest in projects in exchange for equity. Read Article Crowdfunding's next level
May 22, 2013
Emirates NBD has launched a social network for entrepreneurs, as Dubai's biggest bank makes a Dh2 billion bet on the UAE's small businesses. Read Article Dubai's Emirates NBD launches social network for entrepreneurs
May 22, 2013
The Life: You're hired: a course/contest at the Canadian University of Dubai nurtures the entrepreneurial know-how of its students with a paid internship awaiting the winner. Read Article Canadian University of Dubai runs Apprentice-style course for entrepreneurs
May 21, 2013
Creating a dynamic and resourceful environment for SMEs and entrepreneurs in the GCC is a vital component in maintaing competition and helping to create jobs in tough economic climates. Read Article Wanted: new faces and new ideas for entrepreneurship
May 20, 2013
The Life: DP World's Turn8 seed accelerator is aiming to help put Dubai on the map as a hub for innovation. Read Article First prize in entrepreneurs contest is four months in Dubai
May 17, 2013
The Life: Three German brothers run utterly different businesses, but remain connected in their support for one another. Read Article Three brothers from Freiburg succeed in business in Dubai
May 15, 2013
Family businesses across the Middle East are thriving in the face of the global economic downturn with significantly more of them revealing strong sales growth in the last year than their counterparts in the rest of the world. Read Article Middle East family firms show strong sales growth
May 09, 2013
Oman's central bank has stipulated that commercial banks' loans to small and medium-sized firms must account for at least 5 per cent of their total loans, in a new rule aimed at easing unemployment. Read Article Oman's central bank sets minimum target for SME lending
May 06, 2013
A fast-track visa system, seed capital and business support services are among recommendations in an Abu Dhabi Government report to help kick-start enterprise in the emirate. Read Article Call for removal of obstacles to kick-start Abu Dhabi enterprises
