Entrepreneurs Set to Realise their Dreams
‘Business in Dubai’ to provide business pioneers, global executives, and SMB start-ups with essential contacts and information
Dubai, UAE - 13 August 2008 – The world’s expanding business community
and enterprising entrepreneurs will be the focus of attention this November with
the launch of the first conference and exhibition dedicated to assisting
businesses, consultants, entrepreneurs and professionals on how to set up an
organisation or business in the emirate of Dubai. Named Business in Dubai, the
event will reach out to those looking for know-how on the A to Z of establishing a
company in the fastest growing region in the world today.
With the SMB segment comprising some 70 to 80 percent of all companies in the
Middle East according to research by the Madar Research Group, this essential
segment of the economy is set to grow rapidly as the region’s markets mature
and new industries such as the service sector emerge. As foreign direct
investment in the region grows – Saudi Arabia alone attracted $18.3 billion in
2006, up 51 from 2005, according to consultants AT Kearney – more and more
multinationals are set to move their Middle East operations into the region and
statistics show that more than 300 companies register in Dubai each week.
Business in Dubai has realized the opportunity and is providing a platform for
businesses, consultants, entrepreneurs and professionals to share ideas, explore
issues and learn the ins and outs of establishing operations in Dubai. Business in
Dubai is set to provide counsel and advice on what to do, and what not to do, to
capitalise on the business opportunities that exist in the emirate today.
“Thanks to oil prices, excess liquidity, and other economic factors, the Gulf is
booming, but how can you make the most of this market,” said Sheila Bibi, Event
Director for Business in Dubai. “We developed this concept to walk people
through the ins and outs of building their own business locally, to make sure they
avoid others’ mistakes and make their dreams become reality.”
With an exhibition space featuring over 50 companies demonstrating the latest
solutions and equipment for start-ups and multi-national companies, two
separate ‘expert track’ conferences covering a wide range of start-up related
issues, a networking consultants breakfast hosted by leading entrepreneurs,
luncheon round-tables replete with financiers and venture capitalists, training
seminars, consultancy opportunities and a outsourcing zone area, Business in
Dubai offers everything any one may need to set up their first business in Dubai.
“We want to help others in making this process as smooth as possible, as well as
provide a boost to the economy. Dubai is known for being a business-friendly
environment, but all the procedures involved can at first seem daunting,
especially for people from other cultures. We want to take that uncertainty away
from both individuals and groups looking to set up in this part of the world and
give guidance as how to best do things. After all, who does not want to do
business in Dubai today?” concluded Bibi.
Added On: 26th August 2008
