Archive for 'UAE'
A Tax Free Zone in Halifax
Here’s an idea: A tax free zone somewhere on the Halifax waterfront for (insert industry). Some major factors that attract foreign companies are: Availability of skilled labour (of all ages and experience levels), and an environment [...]
Masdar Zero-Carbon City: Where Are They Now?
For those who are not familiar with this initiative, Masdar City is the United Arab Emirates’ signature induction into the world stage as a global leader in clean energy, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. And what a [...]
Poopy Ads
Are ads featuring poop in bad taste? [...]
Is Cooking for the Taliban An Act of War?
US Federal Judge Richard Leon must not have heard that the new President is trying hard to re-brand the image of the United States. He might have been on vacation in Florida while Obama was undertaking [...]
Innovative Advertising Helps Women Survivors Of Acid Attacks
The recent acid attack on young Afghan school girls, and the international news coverage that ensued, has raised the world’s attention to a form of violence against women that has largely been obscured from international attention. [...]
Ramadan Greeting from Volkswagen
A traditional multinational marketing practice. This tasteful Ramadan greeting was issued by Volkswagon Dubai. For those who don’t know, notice the crescent-shaped headlights and rear lights. The crescent symbol is common in Ramadan greetings. The new [...]
Abu Dhabi Buys Iconic New York Chrysler Building while Canada Stutters On Foreign Ownership Rules
The latest in M&A news: Bloomberg announced yesterday that the Abu Dhabi Investment Council completed its acquisition of a controlling stake (75%) of the New York Chrysler Building. The stake was previously held by a Prudential [...]
Business Trends: 5 Ways You Can Make Money From The Middle East in 2008
I usually charge a fee for this information through my trade consulting firm Midman International. However, I am feeling charitable today. Besides, Canadian firms need all the help they can get to break out of their [...]
Advertising Torture – More Creative Elevator Ads
Forget obscure elevator advertising that is tucked away in a corner digital screen or print display case. Making a big impact requires a big ad, and, in some cases, a little bit of shock value. I [...]
Offensive Advertisement Content
Vincent Raffray from Tonic Dubai is at it again! The following print ad campaign (called ‘only human’) border on the offensive, but it could just be a cultural difference. Vincent acknowledges that this client has always [...]
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
Stumbled upon this accidentally and didn't finish reading, but I'm won
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