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[Review] The Rise Of The New East

YoungUpstarts

How big is the market for Muslim-friendly products and services? Spanning halfway round the globe – from Turkey to the United Arab Emirates to India, South East Asia and China – the book brings one on a fascinating tour of the complex business characteristics governing our neck of the woods.

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Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – Oct 11 2024

VC Cafe

OpenAI updated its revenue to $4 billion, but is on its way to losing $14 billion by 2026 according to The Information (yikes!). “These 3 countries pace ahead of the US in terms of VC as a proportion of overall economic activity, suggesting they are punching above their weight in terms of fostering startup activity.”

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It’s Not All Progress in the World of Business—Although We’re Making Strides

Up and Running

His argument rests on the idea that despite their increased productivity, as middle income consumers lose purchasing power due to lower wages, demand for products and services goes down. United Arab Emirates holds “Wired Women” panel at Abu Dhabi Media summit.

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Learn And Adapt – Keys To Startup Success?

YoungUpstarts

Another way to describe it is flexibility – for example, you can opt to push a product or service at home or take your idea overseas if the target market allows. But why there? Oil means money, wealth and huge spending power.

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March 11: SXSW Innovation Awards

Austin Startup

For 2019, finalists come from Australia, India, Sweden, France, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, and the UK. The entry period for 2020 will open in late June of this year for projects or products launched or completely redesigned within the calendar year 2019 (between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019).

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Four Reasons To Expand Your Business Into A Free Zone In The UAE

The Startup Magazine

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country rich in culture and natural resources, making it an ideal place to expand your business. These businesses include those involved in activities such as gambling, alcohol production, or firearms manufacturing. Photo links: www.unsplash.com.

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Why Successful Startups Go To The UAE

YoungUpstarts

In the end, the key to success is getting the right team together, building a great product, and connecting with your customer base. The competition is fierce and investors are just as savvy here as they are in London or Silicon Valley.

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