Moving towards bias-conscious and inclusive corporate cultures will have a positive impact on businesses, writes Dorothy Dalton of 3Plus International. 50 women gathered at a Dubai event last month to explore the subtle challenges they must...
Guy Wall of Grant Thornton offers his take on the emergence of Fintech and its impact to compliance protocols within the UAE. The fast-paced emergence of Fintech and the application of cryptocurrencies across the UAE has...
An interesting case report by Robyn-Leigh Merry of Dennemeyer & Associates, examining the potential pitfalls in the renewal process of patents in South Africa. A patent shall endure for a period of 20 years from the...
Pamela McDonald of Pinsent Masons takes a closer look at a recent judgment in the UK that has potentially harsh consequences for contractors who have entered into contracts with conflicting terms – something seen often in...
A recent decision by the UK Supreme Court sheds light on the issue of the rules to be applied when there is a disagreement in the wording of a contract. Fraser Dawson of Gibson Dunn elaborates....
To achieve business sustainability, succession planning among family businesses have to be well-managed, transparent and underpinned by good corporate governance practices, writes Kirsty Smallman of Crescent Enterprises. Family businesses are a lifeline of the region’s economy,...
The contribution of women to UAE’s workforce is on the rise, however a few challenges remain. With the country aiming for gender equality by 2021, Rita El Semaani Jansen suggests steps the country can incorporate to...
Perhaps you’re seeking a mentor. Perhaps you’re interested in passing on some of your experience to a mentee. How does the mentor-mentee relationship work in practice? And, most importantly, how do you ensure that relationship works...
Formulating terms and conditions are often given the last priority by entrepreneurs in a bid to enter the market rapidly. Sara Al Kabban of Al Kabban & Associates shines a light on why small businesses should...
Gareth Mills of Charles Russell Speechlys talks about how Force Majeure and Termination clauses have come to the fore in the region as the Qatar crisis continues. On June 5, 2017 the governments of Bahrain, Saudi...
