Business Models

SME Startup Stories in GCC – What can we learn?

These success stories highlight the value SMEs deliver to GCC economic imperatives. Even a cursory glance at the case studies reveal that these companies have shown remarkable prowess in identifying ideas that speak to customer pain points and have turned them into practical companies through actionable business models. Another notable characteristic is that, in keeping with trends in the rest of the world, these companies have harnessed digital business platforms to drive their revenues, growth and scalability. Coinciding with the...

Emaar Properties – A STEEPLED Perspective

Emaar properties PJSC was established in 1997 and has been listed as a Joint stock company on the Dubai Financial market.  Emaar has helped in creating large scale master-planned communities as well as establishing competencies in the Hospitality & Leisure, Shopping Malls and Retail segment across the GCC region as well as in International markets. According to Marmore’s report on Emaar Properties, Emaar Properties has been behind the development of some Dubai’s iconic structure such as Downtown Dubai, Arabian ranches,...