“Your customers aren’t fools”
March 4, 2013 1:27 by M. Aldalou
Leading marketing expert says many CEOs in the Middle East lack the basic understanding of marketing.
Said Baaghil says that too many brands in the Middle East make the mistake of looking at branding as a…
Behind the curtain of Simone Heng
December 13, 2012 12:06 by M. Aldalou
At 28, the Singapore-born Australian media personality has found it in herself to develop her own name, face and voice as a brand.
Her name is on the fast track to becoming a household one in the Emirates. To you, she may sound…
Chatting with the man behind Dubai City Pass
December 11, 2012 1:31 by M. Aldalou
Vali 'Shekson' talks about social media, creativity and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
Vali Shekhanzai, also known by his online alias as Shekson calls himself a business enthusiast and a serial entrepreneur. The…
A business discussion with the author of ‘Connect The Dots’
December 3, 2012 3:15 by M. Aldalou
Kipp sits with John Lincoln, author of a recently published 'business playbook' and talks about marketing to women, hiring correctly, knowing your exit strategy and other dots that need connecting.
John Lincoln, Vice President of Marketing (Enterprise Segment) at UAE’s du and recently published author of business playbook “Connect The Dots”…
Getting to know the man behind Xero Error
November 23, 2012 9:45 by M. Aldalou
The profile of Ashraf Ghori: artist, animator and entrepreneur.
Best known among GCC residents for animated feature Xero Error, Ashraf Ghori is what some would call a home-grown icon…
Where else can you get that kind of voice asks YaDig founder
November 21, 2012 6:05 by M. Aldalou
It's been proven many times that both positive and negative reviews help increase conversion rates for online retailers the world over, says Saif Al Zarouni.
Saif Al Zarouni says the availability of unbiased information makes for stronger customers. He is the founder of YaDig.com, a…
Kipp’s one-on-one with Donna Benton
November 7, 2012 4:38 by M. Aldalou
Founder of The Entertainer speaks to Kipp about her brainchild as she gears up for the 2013 edition of the two-for-one voucher books.
Donna Benton exudes passion and confidence in her concept; she knows it’s a great one and she knows that it…
Videos: 8 Amusing iPhone 5 predictions…
September 11, 2012 3:04 by Jyothi M.V.
Everyone is awaiting Apple's big new release-and what is communal anticipation with some good old fashioned rumours? But, hey, just because they’re fake doesn’t mean they’re not entertaining. Here are some of Kipp’s favourite iPhone 5 prediction videos.
Official Apple iPhone 5 Promo Video – Keynote 2012
The Business of the Arab Media Forum
May 7, 2012 6:03 by Jyothi M.V.
As the Dubai Press Club gets ready to host the annual 2 day Arab Media Forum, Kipp looks at the inner workings of this institution.
The Network of The Gulf Film Festival
April 9, 2012 6:57 by Jyothi M.V.Established in 1976, the theme of this year’s Cairo International Film Festival is Egypt in the eyes of the world cinemas….
The Network of Vanity Number Plates
February 6, 2012 4:32 by Eva Fernandes
With the predictions for the sale of a British number plate spelling"Abu Dhabi" exceeding Dh1.7 million, the practice of vehicle number plates sold for a pretty penny plates remains strong. Kipp brings you a list of some of the most expensive Vanity Plates that “AB11 DHB” is likely to join.
Plates, Kipp finds it amusing how the craze has grown from single and double digits, to those that spell out…
Network of Arab Apps
January 30, 2012 6:57 by p.deleon
Anyone in the digital business will tell you there’s just not enough Arabic-language content out there. And here’s a list of Arab apps that are breaking through the market.
Speak to any mobile program developer and they’ll tell you that there’s a huge a opportunity to make money in…
The Network of Manny Pacquiao
January 15, 2012 5:22 by Eva Fernandes
With an extremely massive purse on the cards, Kipp takes a look at the various high-earning boxers Manny Pacquiao keeps company.
When currently unbeaten boxing champion Mayweather tweeted: “I’m ready to put my belt up. What about you Manny Pacquiao? Let’s…
Network of international brands with GCC stakeholders
January 11, 2012 4:49 by p.deleon
Twists and turns of the global economic landscape has seen Middle Eastern companies gaining more stake in international brands. And we’ve got a feeling it’s the tip of the iceberg.
Recent news of Mannai Corporation of Qatar mulling over a cash offer of AED1.65 billion for a majority ownership (58…
The Network of Films Shot in the UAE
December 6, 2011 4:12 by p.deleon
Working with international crews is an excellent opportunity for an exchange of cinematic knowledge for local film makers. Here are six such opportunities.
With the 8th installment of the Dubai Film Festival all set to begin this December 7th Kipp takes a look…
The Network of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
November 30, 2011 3:11 by shafeer
As the UAE celebrates its 40th year milestone, we take a look at one of the many networks of the UAE President.
“My father is my teacher. I learn something from him every day, follow his path and absorb from him his…
