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A new way to fund your business in Qatar! 8 Sep 2011 | 04:48 pm
Us 'Mavens' are always looking for ways to support entrepreneurs in Doha, so we were delighted to be introduced to the Founders of Angels Den and find that they had similar interests. We are now sett...
How to increase your likeability 16 Aug 2011 | 07:39 pm
We have followed the work of Guy Kawasaki for some time - we like this, and thought you might too:
Social Media 19 Jun 2011 | 02:55 am
{EAV_BLOG_VER:00c4bd5a705a1a48} I think this will be a continuing series of short updates on this subject - the latest stir has been caused by one internet 'guru' Gary Vaynerchuck who stated that "99...
Advance Notice - Qatar Fashion Week - November 11 Jun 2011 | 08:34 pm
Introducing Qatar Fashion Week 2011! Qatar’s first fashion week, hosted in November 2011, will showcase the ultimate in luxury and haute couture fashion, including the best of international, regional...
Summer Events for Businesses in Doha 5 Jun 2011 | 09:21 pm
We will start to list various activities going on over the Summer months to help those of us still staying through Doha during the Summer. Please let us know of any activities you know of. The first...
Will Qatar be reclassified as an 'Emerging Market'? 14 May 2011 | 08:01 pm
It is interesting to read the current discussion regarding the announcement next month from index provider MSCI, who will announce whether Qatar’s stock exchange will make the crucial leap from ‘fron...
Islam and Business 10 May 2011 | 04:00 am
Islam permeates most aspects of life in Qatar. Some considerations when planning business visits are: · On Fridays, the Islamic Sabbath (weekend is Friday & Saturday), the community gathers for pray...
Hotel Boom in Doha 8 May 2011 | 05:45 pm
Living and working in Doha, we can't fail to notice the number of new hotels opening and under construction. Talking to the GM of one of the many 5 Star Hotels in Doha recently, I was told that a to....
20% GDP Growth Forecast 2 May 2011 | 02:58 pm
As most of the world struggles to reach a single digit growth figure in GDP (the UK announcing a stagnant figure of 0.5%) Qatar is expected to register an impressive 20% growth, making it the largest ...
Doing Business in the Middle East 1 May 2011 | 12:58 pm
The Middle East is predominantly a Muslim region, with different countries operating to varying degrees of strictness. Dubai is very westernised, and Qatar moderately so. In Qatar, women hold a number...
