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Apple and Samsung: from ‘happy partnership’ to ‘turbulent marriage’

Lessons for companies in the Middle East The ongoing battle between the two rival companies is worth exploring by companies in the Middle East and worldwide as it unveils complex issues that go beyond 'innovation' as the main driver of growth and profitability in the business world. Apple is still losing market share to its Korean rival, Samsung, in the smartphone market, as indicated in a...

Infrastructure projects expected to boost capital expenditure across the Gulf

According to the latest reports of Qatar National Bank Group (QNB), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments - a political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries that include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman - are investing heavily in infrastructure, spending an estimated $112bn on capital projects during 2012, according to their budget outturns. Not only is...
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How do I Qualify for a Bank Loan?

 Every day millions of people and businesses around the world approach their bank or financial institution requesting loans or other banking facilities to expand...

International Conference on Official Statistics

Palestine sets a precedent in the Arab region by assuming the Presidency of the International Statistical Committee - the first time in nearly three...

‪Islamic Banking & Finance – An Industry Overview by Ernst & Young (EY)

‪Islamic Banking & Finance – An Industry Overview by Ernst & Young (EY) Through decades of serving business communities across the world, Ernst & Young...

The National Beverage Company – a Palestinian Coca-Cola Franchise Company

Creative business involvement in social and economic development   Upon celebrating its 15th successful year in Palestine, the National Beverage Company pays homage to its customer-focused strategies...

Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, 2012Middle East Focus

The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), in its essence, is a research programme developed jointly between the London Business School and Babson College in the...

Where is the best place in the world to set up a new company?

And what makes Saudi Arabia and UAE the best places in the Middle East region to do business? Doing business these days is not as...

A Turkish Renaissance, The story of Turkey’s incredible success

Turkey has witnessed sustained economic growth during the last ten years, with the country achieving average growth of 5% during 2002-2012, despite the fact...

Overcoming Gender Disparity in Economic Development in the Middle East

The struggle for an equal status in the job market and the workplace is far from being over… In an increasingly globalised economy, businesses and...

Competing in the Mobile Economy

Stuart Brown, Telecommunications consultant The evolving dynamics of the last decade has presented businesses with both challenges and opportunities in equal measure. And at the...

The Middle East Must Look East

Though the trends have been appearing since the beginning of the 21st century, 2013 may well be looked upon by future historians as the...

From Arab Spring To Economic Spring: Opportunities and challenges

The ongoing transition in the Arab countries, particularly those in North Africa, requires both a re-assessment of the role of the state in economic...

The Hajj, How a 1400-year-old holy pilgrimage has become a significant source of income for Saudi Arabia

The Hajj, How a 1400-year-old holy pilgrimage has become a significant source of income for Saudi Arabia The Hajj has a deep emotional and spiritual...