Respecting social norms. In general, Islam gives great importance to the concept of decency and modesty when people of the opposite sex interact. The Quran requires the faithful, both men and women, to "lower their gaze" in the presence of a person of the opposite sex...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the European Union’s financial institution which operates as a development bank. Its funds come from transactions on the capital market and its shareholders, the EU Member States, who subscribe to the capital. Through the provision of loans and guarantees, the EIB...
The following provides a brief list of the funds provided in Italy that are currently accessible to businesses. These are contributions for consortia for internationalisation for the carrying out of promotional activities and contributions for Italian-foreign associations, authorities, institutions, chambers of commerce. Subsidised loans for opening business...
The pursuit of an economic activity abroad by an economic Italian operator can be carried out through the opening of a permanent formal establishment (in the practice defined by the English term branch) or through the formation of an entirely or partially locally owned company,...
The establishment of business networks abroad, conceived to enhance the innovation capacity and competitiveness of companies in the market, represents a legal strategy that is increasingly used in the context of business internationalisation, since it ensures cohesion of purpose between the various companies and joint...
When establishing and managing a business activity in a foreign country, an Italian company needs to select a team of reliable and expert local partners and collaborators. There are several types of contracts that can bind a company to a local partner: International Franchising The franchisor, i.e. the...
It is essential for internationalisation to develop as a gradual process, consisting of a series of stages that ensure a reduction of the risks arising from carrying out business activities at the time a company enters a new market. The implementation of the first stages of...
The Big 5 is the largest construction exhibition in the Middle East, serving as a networking platform for construction product suppliers and buyers since its inception in 1979. Last year’s event was a record-breaking year, with 2,747 exhibitors from 58 countries, 74,385 visitors from 124 countries...
Gulfood event, the world’s largest annual food and hospitality show, Gulfood Manufacturing is primed to become the Middle East’s biggest-ever trade show launch when it debuts from 9-11 November, 2014. Gulfood Manufacturing will debut amid wholesale growth in the region’s processing, packaging and manufacturing sectors. According...
The International Textile Fair(ITF) 2014, in association with Dubai World Trade Centre and powered by NB Exhibitions and Conferences, will be held on the 3rd and 4th of November 2014. The event is unique to the region and focuses solely on textiles and clothing. It...