Business News

Strong women build strong economies
The case for women's rights around the world adds up in dollars and cents (and yen, renminbi, and pesos).
Amy Guillotte - December 5, 2011
Economic growth and job creation
World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Economic Growth and Job Creation in the Arab World took place in Jordan; on the agenda, job creation, youth employment, and the Arab Spring.
Amy Guillotte - October 27, 2011
ManpowerGroup Advocates For Unlocking Potential of Women And Youth in the Middle East
"As the Middle East is evolving rapidly, a new future is emerging with women as a vital contributor to the region's future," Arkless said.
RachelForst - October 25, 2011
Cartier Women's Initiative Awards 2011 Laureate: Rana El Chemaitelly from Lebanon
Rana El Chemaitelly, a Lebanese mechanical engineer and university instructor, is one of the 2011 Laureates for the prestigious Cartier Women's Initiative Awards.
Amy Guillotte - October 17, 2011
Dubai encourages the entrepreneurial spirit
Entrepreneurial activity is erupting across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA), promising to revolutionise economies and reinvigorate communities.
Amy Guillotte - September 28, 2011
Opportunity for Egyptian entrepreneurs
Google announced a new competition called إبدأ in partnership with Science Age Society and Innoventures.
Amy Guillotte - September 28, 2011
SME speak survey: Innovation in business
In order to understand how innovation takes place in business, SME Advisor Middle East conducted a survey of its readers to provide a snapshot of the current practices in the market.
Amy Guillotte - September 28, 2011
Mobile marketing is the new mantra
Never have there been more opportunities to integrate mobile into the broader marketing mix and to generate new business.
Amy Guillotte - September 26, 2011
Youth development important for a nation
Young people are the key human resource on which the future of the GCC’s economic and social development depends.
Amy Guillotte - September 26, 2011
World Bank: Gender equality boosts economy
World Bank report finds that better opportunities for women increase productivity.
Amy Guillotte - September 23, 2011