Dubai Chamber Global Business Forum on Africa: Putting startups in the spotlight

The line between success and failure is often paper-thin in business. A recent survey by US data firm Kabbage revealed that 92 per cent of small business owners acknowledge the impact of mentors on their businesses’ long-term viability. Yet nearly two-thirds of owners lack any professional support when launching their businesses. To bridge this gap […]

DP World’s Topaz deal leads third quarter merger deals in Gulf

Dubai: DP World’s acquisition of Topaz Energy and Marine leads the top GCC M&A transactions during the third quarter of 2019, according to Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz). The deal was completed by DP World as they acquired 100 per cent of Topaz Energy and Marine from Renaissance Services and Standard Chartered Private Equity (recently bought […]

Shaping the future of economic growth

Business confidence is returning to Africa. Impressive entrepreneurs have sprung up across the continent, changing reality on the ground. Forward-thinking policy-makers are implementing solutions to problems that have hindered progress for decades. Both business and government leaders are leveraging digital technologies and working across borders to achieve connectivity and scale. With the right support, Africa […]