Flying Car gets closer to first delivery

Imagine how great would be to live in the Arabian Ranches and work in DIFC district, or live in Mirdif and work in Dubai Media City, only if you do not have to drive to work, but fly. There would be no traffic signals, accidents alerts to follow up, radars to slow you down, peak-hour jams to avoid, Salik tags etc.

Stop dreaming, read further to find out that this could be a reality very soon. And if  you are an entrepreneur, spot the opportunity! A whole brand new industry sector, a hybrid between aviation and automotive, is about to emerge. Some will lose fortunes, while others are about to make new ones. Early adopters have stronger chances for success! Read more

Innovation Tournament 2021 MENA Launch

Aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs and trailblazers will have the opportunity to implement their ideas on a global scale with the launch today of the Innovation Tournament 2021.

The Tournament will be hosted by Arabic Knowledge@Wharton, the MENA edition of the online research and business analysis journal published by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) which is the largest higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates. Read more

Strategies for turning Business Social

• Corporate Business Revamp: Go Social or Die

The following strategies for establishing a social business combine most frequently acknowledged changes taking place within forward-moving companies. Here are the top strategies for turning social:

1: Opt for Content Marketing instead of Traditional Marketing

Traditional marketing via print magazines and newspapers is slowly disappearing, because consumers are  tired of the one-way communication. People want multiple-ways interaction and the chance to develop a relationship with the brand. Therefore, content marketing becomes more appealing  as messages posted on blogs are easily shareable and interactive, while the print media is not. Online content is portable, traceable, findable and can be more effective in the long tail of context, while traditional media is not. Read more

Search for UAE’s most gifted young inventors

• Innovations By You Awards to launch at big boys toys 2012; open to all UAE students of higher educational institutions
• More than half a million dirhams in cash prizes and financial aid
• Numerous universities, including Zayed University, AUD, Manipal, Preston, and Middlesex have come onboard, extending this opportunity to their students

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Abu Dhabi University to launch 3rd Annual Innovation Forum

The latest trends and developments in innovation within business and government organizations will be highlighted at the “3rd Annual Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum” held at the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa on the 23rd of January. Organized by Abu Dhabi University, AIM Events, and sponsored by “Al Hilal Bank”, “Innovation 360” and “Starcom MediaVest Group”, the 3-day forum entitled “Developing strategies to unleash the true value of innovation in business” brings together innovation experts and professionals who will showcase examples of innovative thinking, as well as discuss how to embed innovation into company strategy and fully harness its power. Read more

Adopt early to changes in Payments Industry

All the innovation in technology and business administration naturally prompts rapid changes in consumer behaviors. It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate what will shape the future of payments from what is just a hype nowadays. However, close examination of the “innovation clusters”, known also as incubators for new technology aiming at consumer simplicity, now signals that an innovation in the payments industry is ready for prime time. Read more

Arab Though Foundation dedicated to support Innovators

The Arab Thought Foundation celebrated the end of its tenth Annual Conference FIKR10 with a dinner at the Pavillion hall, Burj Khalifa, Dubai. His Royal Highness Prince Al Faisal, President of the Foundation, and the UAE Minister of Culture Mr. Abdel Rahman AlOwais, representing His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai, as well an elite of Thinkers, intellectuals and Arab Youth Ambassadors attended the dinner. Read more

Opportunities for Protecting and Marketing Inventions 2011

• Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to host next Monday the Second International Forum on the technology transfer in the Arab region

The Arab Science and Technology Foundation is organizing in cooperation with the Licensing Executives Society – Arab Countries (LES-AC) the second international annual Forum on patents licensing and technology transfer in the Arab region on November 28-29, 2011, in Sharjah,  United Arab Emirates. Read more

Unique concept extreme adventure travel business invites investments

If you have been fascinated by Sir Richard Branson’ lifestyle or ever planned to join some of the adventurous travels featured on National Geographic, this is your chance to fund your own. If travel and extreme adventures is not your business, but only a hobby, make an early booking!

Eco – tourism is a growing industry worldwide, despite the global economic vows. It will continue to grow as the upcoming transference of wealth occurs from baby boomers to their offspring. Eco-tourism and foreign trade are both constantly encouraged and supported by governments around the world. Read more

Majid Bin Mohammed Innovation Center in5 enabling Tech Entrepreneurs in Dubai

Under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the ‘Majid Bin Mohammed Innovation Center in5’ has been launched in Dubai to promote entrepreneurship and technology innovation in the UAE.

The center is to be located at Dubai Internet City (DIC), one of the largest information and communications technology (ICT) free zones in the region. Read more

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