Finalists of the Global Business Forum (GBF) Mentorship Programme pitched their startups to a panel of experts and prospective investors today (November 19th) at the fifth edition of the Global Business Forum Africa 2019 in Dubai. The programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative launched earlier this year by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, created a new
Sessions on the second day of the Global Business Forum Africa 2019 in Dubai put the spotlight on the potential impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on trade and investment in Africa, and the important role of entrepreneurs in driving the continent’s growth and development. During a one-on-one session, Fadi Ghandour, Executive
The fourth edition of the Social Media Influencers survey by BPG Group and YouGov found that 85 per cent of respondents follow social media influencers in the UAE and KSA, while 79 per cent have unfollowed many social media influencers due to their increased promotional content and contrasting values and ethics. But despite this movement
The number of Indian tourists travelling to the GCC is expected to increase 81% from 5.4 million in 2018 to 9.8 million in 2024, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10%, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2020. As destinations throughout the Middle East prepare to
Hala China, a joint initiative between Meraas and Dubai Holding, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shaanxi Tourism Group, the Chinese government entity responsible for driving tourism in its northwest province, which will see both parties explore future collaborations on a range of tourism initiatives to drive two-way travel between Dubai and Shaanxi.
The first cycle of the Global Business Forum (GBF) Mentorship Programme has created far-reaching benefits for participating UAE and African startups and mentors, while it has brought entrepreneurial communities together and identified synergies which can be built upon in the future. That was the message from H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO of Dubai Chamber
