Jun 19, 2013
To get Badr Jafar, the Sharjah executive, really enthusiastic, get him talking about the Pearl Initiative, which was set up in 2010 to advance the cause of good corporate governance in the Arab world. Read Article Gulf can profit from improved governance
Jun 05, 2013
The Life: WamdaCard, a membership card for entrepreneurs, offers discounts to its members and helps boost entrepreneurship in the region by helping them save money, says Wamda's Roland Daher. Read Article Every little bit helps for entrepreneurs starting up
Mar 04, 2013
Abu Dhabi's Department of Economic Development plans to increase the number of registered businesses in the emirate by 10 per cent after the launch of its one-stop shop business centre yesterday. Read Article Abu Dhabi's one-stop business centre aims to boost competitiveness
Jan 31, 2013
Markets Wrap: Emaar Properties hit a 39-month closing high as investors bet the developer will announce market-pleasing earnings and dividends for 2012. Read Article High hopes for Emaar results
Dec 18, 2012
Markets Wrap: Dubai's shares rose yesterday as investors increased holdings in companies amid bets of increased dividend payouts in the new year. Read Article Dubai stock investors eye dividend rise
Dec 05, 2012
Markets Wrap:The UAE's markets extended gains on the first day of trading after a long-weekend, but investors booked most of the intraday gains on Dubai's measure. Read Article Post-holiday gains in Dubai
Oct 28, 2012
Markets Preview: All eyes will be focused during the next few days on Dana Gas, whose US$1 billion sukuk matures on Wednesday. Read Article Dana Gas sukuk on spotlight as traders look to earnings results
Oct 22, 2012
The Life: Imelda Dunlop, executive director of the Pearl Initiative, talks about the not-for-profit organisation's activities to promote best business practices in a way that is culturally relevant here. Read Article Best practice makes good business sense
Oct 11, 2012
Markets Wrap: Thin trading volumes weighed on Dubai Financial Markets Company shares, even as the bourse operator signed an agreement to help to establish a stock exchange in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. Read Article Thin volume on Dubai stock market despite Erbil deal
Aug 08, 2012
Ken Allen, the chief executive of DHL Express, talks about the challenges facing the industry and why he thinks Aramex, a locally grown competitor, has been so successful in the Middle East. Read Article World success hinges on delivery
