The government in Dubai has launched a new online public services initiative designed to make access easier and faster. Known as Dubai Smart Government (DSG), the scheme replaces the existing e-government system and is set to open digital doors to a broad range of business opportunities. The goal is to make all government services that can be...
Like a latter-day Phoenix, Dubai’s economy has risen from the ashes and is soaring high and fast. So strong is the take-off that the crucial revenue-earning tourism sector has achieved a rare trio of simultaneous plusses – rising hotel rates, an increasing number of visitors and a growing quantity of hotel rooms.
The recognition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as generators of jobs has become a proven fine art in Dubai, with the establishment of a dedicated agency inside the Department of Economic Development (DED). Between 1000 and 1200 would-be entrepreneurs approach the agency annually seeking advice, help and sometimes practical assistance...
With the global tourism industry hit hard during the financial crisis and growth slowing in larger markets, international hotels and tourism experts are looking at new opportunities for expansion. The historically small industry in West Africa in general, and Nigeria in particular, looks set to become a more attractive destination for foreign...
With more than 250 ethnic groups, hundreds of languages spoken, and a reverence for traditional beliefs and customs, Nigeria boasts a vibrant cultural heritage which is preserved and celebrated in numerous festivals around the country. Nigerians’ flavour for exuberance, unabashed bravado and natural inclination for showmanship make these...
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