The brand lives in the hearts and minds of consumers, and brand loyalty is an invaluable asset as the battle for customers intensifies. During these unprecedented times some struggled while others were invigorated. The difference was the brand’s legacy being properly communicated to the company’s personas. Accelerated Branding has provided industry giants the platform to get through these times unscatched. The Accelerated Branding™ process creates timeless brands […]
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s hotel sector can expect the start of a recovery in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020, according to Colliers International’s latest MENA Hotels Forecast in September. The recovery, which will take place following the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, is set to continue into 2021. It anticipates that the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s hotel sectors will witness a faster recovery […]
The UAE’s and Saudi Arabia’s hotel sectors are expected to bounce back after COVID-19 faster than other regional markets, with the northern Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah seeing the highest demand in September 2020. Colliers International said hotels in the UAE’s smaller markets have seen improved performance thanks to domestic demand and limited returning international travel, as the industry attempts to recover. Ras Al Khaimah City’s occupancy […]
Over the years the Arab states of the Persian Gulf have proven to be countries filled with opportunities. With thriving economies from their oil and gas production, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait have all become countries that provide significant opportunities for employees, whether they are locals or ex-pats. But how do these countries compare when it comes to employee rights? The following will highlight employment rights and benefits […]
The following is a text of seven -year-old Soborno Isaac Bari’s prepared remarks to Mankind, delivered on January 6, 2020 at SP Pune University in India. I am honored to be in India, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, and to be hosted by Savitribai Phule Pune University. Since 1949, India has stood as a beacon of democracy, diversity, and tolerance and the University of Pune has served […]
(Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/brushing-teeth-tooth-health-dentist-787630/) Most people tend to forget about their oral hygiene when fasting because they think that nothing can affect their dental health during the fast. However, taking care of your teeth during Ramadan will help to avoid bad breath and dry mouth. When it comes to dental hygiene, UAE residents are urged to prioritize this because as saliva decreases Sulphur concentration increases. This can cause halitosis, […]
By James M. Dorsey A public apology by a prominent Salafi scholar sheds a light on Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s version of ‘moderate Islam,’ his effort to shape the Middle East and North Africa in his mould, and the replacement of religion with hyper-nationalism as the source of his legitimacy. Claiming to speak in the name of the Sahwa or Awakening movement, Aidh al-Qarni, one of the […]
|By James M. Dorsey| A series of Gulf and Middle East-related developments suggest that resolving some of the Middle East’s most debilitating and devastating crises while ensuring that efforts to pressure Iran do not perpetuate the mayhem may be easier said than done. They also suggest that the same is true for keeping US and Saudi interests aligned. Optimists garner hope from the fact that the US Senate may […]
|By Saifur Rahman, Executive Editor| The International Monetary Fund (IMF) finally recognised the Islamic banking principles by endorsing a proposal on the use of the Core Principles for Islamic Finance Regulation (CPIFR), according to a statement. This effectively means that the IMF now accepts Islamic financial principles to become a globally accepted system in parallel to the conventional interest-based economy. “The CPIFR will complement the international architecture for financial […]
The first of its kind Ramadan offer allows ready businesses, start-ups and distressed companies to commence operations immediately and pay rents and related costs in 2019, when their financial position is better-off. The business incubator-like initiative benefit new investors to kick-start, grow, diversify and expand across the business. The initiative comes at a time when Dubai is making concerted efforts to bring in new businesses and investments in […]
By James M. Dorsey Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s investment of $1 billion and option to pump a further $480 million into Richard Branson’s ventures in space, confirmed during the prince’s recent visit to the United States, was more than just another headline-grabbing move. By focusing on space sciences, long a field rejected by ultra-conservative Islamic scholars, some of whom insist that the earth is flat, Prince […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 18, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Art workshop Take […]
