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Common Business Challenges For Companies Wishing to Enter China
It is important to approach new opportunities abroad with good attitude; an attitude of trust, openness, patience, and mutual cooperation. Companies that begin relationships with an assumption of "They are crooks unless they can prove otherwise" [...]
Updates on Halifax, MENA, Business, Tech, and Global Affairs
Summer is the busiest season for me personally and professionally. I hope readers will excuse the slacking on the blog front. To make up for it, here is a ‘Walmart’ post offering a variety of updates [...]
Future Business Opportunities Forecast Confirmed
You may remember a blog post earlier this year (March 8 2008 ) that contained a forecast of five upcoming business opportunities in the Middle East this year (click here for post). Last Week, one of [...]
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 [...]
i-Phone vs. Bone-Phone: Which Will Sell In Japan?
The novelty of the iPhone in North America may not matter much in a country where people are used to hi-tech handsets that double as electronic transit passes, credit cards, mobile TVs, GPS devices, music players, [...]
Yamli: The Next Billion-Dollar Google Purchase?
A new software by Boston-based Lebanese tech entrepreneurs Habib Haddad and Imad Jureidini has the makings of the next big Google or Yahoo acquisition. Language Analytics LLC, an internet startup, unveiled Yamli.com, a web-based tool that [...]
Marketing To Muslims – Halal Ski Vacations
Well, it’s not ski Dubai, but Hotel “Les Rosiers” in the French Alps is one of the first winter sports destinations to offer entirely Halal Ski Vacations, catering to the wants and needs of Muslim tourists. [...]
Branching Your Business to Dubai? Watch Out For Office Space!
As Dubai continues its incredible economic boom, more and more companies are seeking entry into the UAE market by opening a branch of their operations in Dubai. However, real estate service firm CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) [...]
Mattel Apologizes to China, And Sues Porn Star
This just in! In a surprising move, U.S. toy manufacturer Mattel issued an extraordinary apology to China today, taking responsibility for recent toy recalls and admitting they were due to “design flaws”, not manufacturing flaws, an MSN article [...]
Stupid Names Get Attention
I saw a post on trendhunter.com today that resonated with some recent difficulties I had. It was about choosing a proper name for your business, and how funny sounding names are all the rage these days. [...]






Confirmed: Islamic Banking in Canada
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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