Dubai / Emirates Business A delegation of UK based MBA students studying at Cass Business School, City University London has met some of the UAE’s most prominent business figures and toured a number of leading companies, to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing key growth sectors in the country. Dubai’s transition from oil and gas dependency to a tourism, ...

Alkesh Sharma / Emirates Business In 2014-15, the UAE registered its best economic performance in 44 years by growing its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to AED1.47 trillion, thanks to 60 percent contribution from the SME sector. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have clearly emerged as the lifeline of UAE economy. Giving a major boost to this sector, Emirates’ financial institutions, ...

Dubai / Emirates Business A leading network of CEOs and entrepreneurs, the Young Presidents’ Organization contributes much to the growth of the Dubai as an innovation hub, according to a recent report. The December 2015 report by Wamda Research Lab also states that UAE continues to outperform all other MENA countries in global competitiveness and entrepreneurship. Recently, YPO members Muna ...