Dubai is widely recognized for its business-friendly environment, offering streamlined company incorporation, low to zero taxes, minimal social contributions, and strong intellectual property protection. However, before starting a business in Dubai, there are several key factors that entrepreneurs should carefully consider. In this article, Kirill Kukshev, Counsel, and Sergey Medvedev, Partner at Gorodissky & Partners, […]
The first thing I need to say is I have worked with clients and staff from all over the world, and I continue to find that people are people. Leadership must build a culture of engagement, connection, and inclusion. Those changes take real work and an honest effort to create trust, allowing performance to reach […]
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to founding Lifemart We are newcomers to Dubai, but in Russia, Lifemart is a large and very popular retail chain. I have been an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember, and that is probably the most important thing. Our first store in the UAE is […]
Good communication is an essential tool which enables any business to run effectively and at its best, because it underpins what people achieve in terms of productivity and maintaining strong working relationships. This has become particularly important since the Covid pandemic, which forced huge numbers of people into working remotely. Employers who invest time and […]
As the summer season brings increased online activity, GoDaddy emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity measures in place. With cyber threats on the rise, protecting websites and sensitive data is essential for individuals and businesses alike. “Summer is a time when many businesses experience heightened web traffic, making it crucial to prioritize cybersecurity protections,” […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. I lead the Business Development team here at Perfect Corp, which means I oversee forging partnerships and driving growth for our company. My team is responsible for multiple functions, including: Business Development, Business Unit Management and Business Analytics. My passion lies in helping beauty and fashion brands leverage […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. I graduated with a BSc Econ in Banking & Finance at University of Wales, College of Cardiff in 1993 and a MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance at Cass Business School, City University, London in 1995. I then embarked on […]
In recent years, the Middle East has emerged as a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, with a vibrant startup ecosystem attracting increasing attention from venture capitalists and angel investors seeking to capitalize on the region’s untapped potential. From fintech and e-commerce to healthtech and renewable energy, the Middle East offers a diverse array of investment opportunities […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are crowding global, regional and local news cycles and conversations across all industries, in a manner reminiscent of the launch of the World Wide Web in the 1990s. The introduction of a new generative technology that can be used in nearly every industry and business has stirred up unprecedented interest among […]
Velvet Desert is a Kuwait and Spain based jewellery company founded by sisters Faiza and Shaima Goodarzi in 2021. We inteviewed Shaima to find out more about her journey from founding Velvet Desert to the remarkable success and expansion the brand is experiencing today. Tell us about yourself and your background. I am big on […]
