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Finding Money For Your Business Idea
A daunting requirement of any new business venture is finding the money to do it all. Your options range from asking relatives and friends for personal loans (on the lowest-commitment end of the spectrum) to approaching [...]
Confirmed: Islamic Banking in Canada
Tavia Grant of the Globe and Mail continues to report on the controversial subject of Sharia banking in Canada. I had previously discussed the concept in this blog, and have been an active contributor to discussions [...]
'Eh-rabs' Buying out Canada
Canada has no problem selling out to foreign companies, except when it comes to the sectors that matter: Transportation, Telecommunication, and Banking. The ‘monogopolies’ enjoyed by the handful of market players in these sectors translate into cushy [...]
Masdar Zero-Carbon City
On May 8, 2007, The Masdar Initiative officially launched the world’s first attempt to create a zero-waste, zero-carbon sustainable city in Abu Dhabi, UAE (‘Masdar’ is the Arabic word for ‘Resource’). The project plans are undertaken [...]
Are Muslims doing enough?
A lively discussion today in the Globe and Mail started with another article regarding Sharia-Compliant banking in Canada, but quickly moved into a wider discussion of the alleged intolerance of Islam/Sharia towards women, the role of [...]
Why Mexicans Don't Drink Molson
A great quote from Andrea Mandel-Campbell‘s discussion today on the Globe and Mail Report on Business: “… But we can’t compete on price, because someone will always be cheaper than you – which is why, for [...]
Do you know Ben Barry?
Many of the models used in Dove’s international smash hit “Campaign for Real Beauty” commercials were supplied by Ben Barry talent agency. Ben’s is a true story of young Canadian entrepreneurial talent and drive. At the [...]
How to lose your shirt in China
A January 2007 article on Maclean’s Magazine discussed the folly of Canadian businesses trying to work with China. I found the article extremely amusing, as I (through my company: Midman International) have recently sourced some products [...]
Starbucks strikes Ethiopia deal
I have been following this situation since Ethiopia first announced their intentions to trademark their coffee beans and, together with Oxfam, lobby Starbucks to pay more for their Ethiopian supply of Coffee beans. The new rates [...]
Sharia-Compliant Financing in Canada
An article on the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business indicated that mainstream Canadian banks and regulatory bodies are beginning to seriously consider offering Muslim-friendly banking solutions. Sharia (in Layman) is the religious social doctrine and [...]
Confirmed: Islamic Banking in Canada
Brother I am not familiar with canadian environment.But as a student o
Muslim Prayer in Toronto Schools: Social Engineering vs School Board Policy
With regards to Farak's comments: 1st, Hitler and the others you ment
Muslim Prayer in Toronto Schools: Social Engineering vs School Board Policy
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Confirmed: Islamic Banking in Canada
Salam All, This is in response to the comment from Abdirizak and all
Muslim Prayer in Toronto Schools: Social Engineering vs School Board Policy
Nice article. It just goes to show that the Canadians are becoming the