Diversity is the art of thinking independently together……………………….Malcolm Forbes Diversity contributes in many ways. It does not only provides a pool of different opinions, ethnicity, and a whole new demographic but also opens the door to innovation and success. UAE has become number one when it comes to industrial development in sectors like health, infrastructure, innovation, education and tourism. And one of the reasons for much of the success is  its amazing diversity. The country invites people from different cultural background to work together and flourish together. The great differences among the multitude of residents and their cultural backgrounds, ideas and thought process have resulted in catapulting the UAE to it place of pride. Home to millions of expats, the UAE is a fair and free society where everyone is equal, and everyone gets an equal opportunity in the workplace, irrespective of the ethnic background and origins. The nation wholeheartedly […]

“The highest result of education is tolerance” ……………Helen Keller Tolerance has always been one of the strong pillars upon which UAE’s legal framework is designed. The essence of tolerance as a virtue is part of the lineage of the nation, inculcated by the great visionaries.  UAE has evolved into a global capital of tolerance, providing a safe nurturing environment for people with diverse cultural backgrounds spurred by its ambitious goals that require resources from all parts of the world to fulfil.  The wisdom and teachings of the founding father of the nation Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan have been instrumental in establishing the credo of tolerance in the country. Tolerance is inspired by the Islamic teaching that stresses upon co-existing and having a giving spirit. The UAE government’s approach to building a tolerant society is built on these Islamic tenets. In order to promote Tolerance, the UAE has appointed[…]

If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six sharpening my axe…..Abraham Lincoln Entrepreneurs often feel encouraged to start their own taxi business since it is easy to set up and seems to be a thriving and profitable venture. However, as with any venture, it requires careful planning, market research and expert advice to succeed. Before committing capital to the business, some salient characteristics need to be examined. Market Segmentation The range of options is high depending on the level of investment starting with a one-man taxi business, a standard taxi company with several drivers and taxis, or a taxi cab company that leverages on software apps and freelance drivers just like Uber. Everyone is aware of the success of Careem, the Emirati company based in Dubai set up in 2005 and sold to Uber for 3.1 billion$ early this year. It is still operating and[…]