Setting Up Shop in Dubai
Gaining a foothold in the economic powerhouse of Dubai is an ambition held by many Jordanian SMEs. But to succeed in doing so, preparation is key. By Rebecca Irvine The benefits of setting up a business in Dubai are easy…
Tag: Strategy
Deloitte: Innovation and growth top for CIOs, not mirrored in strategy
Global CIOs cite innovation and growth as top business priorities, yet 84 percent of IT budgets are spent on running day-to-day operations and incremental change, according to Deloitte’s “2015 Global CIO Survey: Creating legacy”. At a time when new business…
Making the Most of Your Time
That growing pile of work in your in-tray is best tackled with the right time management skills. By Jane Hosking Do you ever feel like you’re not getting as much done with your time as you should? With so many…
Taking the Rough with the Smooth
Volatility will likely loom over the region’s economy in 2016, but so will opportunity. By Nader Museitif Next year seems to be set for a rough start as several chronic drivers of volatility and slowdown start to bite. Chief among…
Dubai Diversified
Dubai is a great example of how global cities can adapt and thrive in uncertain times. By Nader Museitif Global cities, just like global companies, find it difficult to ride an economic boom and avoid the subsequent cooling off period. Economies…
Embracing the Great Tech Race
It’s high time we realized that nurturing tech startups is key to staying relevant in a fast changing world. By Nader Museitif Our region is falling more and more behind when it comes to developing new technology. Some astounding advancements…
Volatility Is Good
Market volatility never really goes away. The trick is learning to adapt to it. By Nader Museitif This year has seen a good share of volatility, on both global and regional levels. The price of oil has dipped since the…
Full Growth for MENA Internet in 2015
These are exciting times for MENA’s online industry. Traditional sectoral investors are starting to worry about the impact of low oil prices, a potential slowdown in construction and real-estate, and eroding margins in telecom and banking. On the other hand,…
Jordan’s Top Businesswomen: Rana Hamarneh
This feature is part of a series highlighting some of the most prominent Jordanian businesswomen who managed to climb to the top of the corporate ladder in their respective fields in the Kingdom. Managing Partner at AdPro Communications Rana Hamarneh, managing partner at Amman-based…
Developing A Facebook Strategy
Facebook is one of the most useful tools in marketing. But is your company making the best use of it? By Jane Hosking Many companies have a Facebook presence, but according to social media consultant and trainer Khaled ElAhmad, few…