Purpose – This paper aims to highlight efforts of an emerging market economy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in complementing the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) initiative. This is a growing phenomenon that has brought about a major shift in the international business landscape...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the progress in the United Arab Emirates towards achievement of Millennium Development Goal (3), “gender equality”, by the target date of 2015. Design/methodology/approach – Demographic, social, and labor force statistics are...

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the challenges and opportunities faced by the contemporary marketer looking to the future of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach – Based on a review of the literature, futures studies and concepts originating from expert opinion,...

Purpose – This paper aims to profile the potential impact of shopping malls in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – a country renowned for its hedonic consumption. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is based on a combination of personal observation and review of media reports on the...