There is no doubt that enhancing access to electricity is essential for promoting socio-economic development. This is particularly relevant to the case of Lebanon, where electrification rate reaches almost 100% despite recent efforts to promote the use of renewable energies…read more

Some time ago I was introduced to Icon Art Production, an innovative production house that set up Universal Film Makers to encourage new, young and local talent to make original movies. Icon Art Production provides full services in HD Cinema, video and multimedia services…read more

Deen Sadiq is the Group Director of Landmark Zenith Group that has a portfolio of Hospitality, realestate, restaurants, construction and Media all across the UAE, MiddleEast and India. The company  is going to turn 20 this very year and has served approximately 2 million…read more

It is a known fact that losing a seasoned employee can be costly for a company. In reality, actual costs are even higher when you factor in the time and money spent in finding and training a replacement, and the resulting opportunity costs. Employee retention has become…read more

Is there really any truth to the idea that there is a ‘right’ formula for creating a great business?   What if trying to do all the right things is exactly what is sabotaging your business success?   In business, I never function from right, wrong,…read more

Ramadan, Eid and the summer holiday are all coming. It is happy news to some especially those going on a long overdue holiday. It is a time that we get a break, free our minds, relax, get a suntan and come back looking better and feeling more refreshed and full of energy…read more

Up, Close and Personal with Raynald Aeschlimann, Vice President and International Sales Director   The Capital Business team met with Raynald Aeschlimann, a horology brand veteran with over 20 years at Omega. Raynald keeps the brand on top form by maintaining a sustainable…read more

·      May 10th sees the launch of the first HOW TO ROCKET event. ·       Aimed at SME’s – the backbone of the UAE economy.   HOW TO ROCKET is an exciting new event connecting small business…read more

How do you feel conferences like techno finance are relevant for businesses today? I think what you’re seeing more and more of today is a marriage between technology and finance. The days of being able to walk into finance and not having any knowledge or expertise…read more

Professional etiquette and understanding different cultures is essential in the business world.   In China, there is an established system of ethics, morals, hierarchy, and behaviour which sets the rules for dealing with people and establishing each person's place…read more