Lessons Learnt from Raya Holding: Corporate Governance Best Practices in Egypt

 Corporate governance best practices in Egypt: lessons learnt from Raya Holding Introduction Development of corporate governance (CG) codes in Egypt has taken place through three stages. Firstly, one code was developed in October 2005 for all Egyptian corporations, then in July 2006 another code was issued for state owned enterprises; finally, in March 2011 … Read more

Data: Bigger Than $8 Trillion? Valuing Our Most Valuable Asset

 The modern economy runs on data but no one knows what data is worth. In 2014 global GDP was $78 trillion and information communications technology (ICT) spending was $4 trillion—some portion of that $74 trillion is attributable to data. But how much? According to a recent Capgemini (2014) report, global organizational spending on big … Read more

Exploring Factors Influencing Investor Decisions in UAE and KSA: Examining Behavioral and Prospect Theories

 Literature review: This chapter will entail a review of the current relevant literature to elucidate the findings of other researchers on matters related to individual investor behavior in the stock market. In essence, empirical studies investigating the behaviors of investors will be explored, although there is limited information on the factors that influence these … Read more

Solutions for Climate Change: Business Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Development

 The present turmoil over climate change is evident about the pathetic situation mankind has ever witnessed in history. This climate change can be attributed to man’s quest for economic development which cannot be achieved without industrial operations. Limitless growth in industrial operations has further increased pollution levels through combustion of fossil fuel catalyzed by … Read more

Uncovering Consumer Ethics: Vitell Recommendations for Future Research

 VI   Vitell’s (2003) Recommendations for Future Consumer Ethics Research Vitell (2003) recommended future research on consumer ethics to reflect undertaking the subsequent areas of research topics as shown in Table 2.1. Table 2.1: Consumer ethics research: Recommendations for the future Issue Suggested future research topics Muncy-Vitell consumer ethics scale Additional cross-cultural studies should be … Read more

Command and Control: An Overview of the Armed Forces Communication Network

 1. An integrated communications system is comprised of the networks and services that enable joint and multinational capabilities. The aim of the integrated communications system is to assist the force commanders in command and control (C2) of military operations. Effective C2 is vital for proper integration and employment of capabilities. The Armed Force’s end-to-end … Read more

Exploring Social Media’s Power During The Egyptian Revolution

 PIntroduction on Egyptian revolution Social Media Social Media “Social media are a powerful tool for grassroots journalism and for independent information spread” (Cumunello & Anzera, 2012, 453). Knowledge and information sharing is an on-going activity on social media because users are able to share what they like and whenever they like. The purpose of … Read more

Uncovering Social Effects of Space: A Sociological Journey

 n a narrow sense, sociology space is concerned social practices, institutional and material forces that influence individuals' interaction with space. More broadly, the space sociology studies how society, individuals and groups transform human nature spaces, and changing the way they use these spaces; forces and socio-political-economic processes involved in the use and exchange of … Read more

Semiology: Exploring the Study of Signs and Its Subfields

 Semiology can simply be referred to as the study of signs. A sign is an image, object, sound or action that represents another thing, which may be objects, places, settings, etc. Semiology can also be regarded as study of the signs and communications. Since semiology is the study of signs, it therefore cuts across … Read more

Raya Holding: Pioneers in Corporate Governance in Egypt!

 Raya Holding Raya Holding ‘Raya’ is a major investment conglomerate incorporated in Egypt and has broad diversified investments throughout the MENA. Raya is best known for belonging to the information and communication technology (ICT) sector with more than ten businesses operating in ICT. Lines of businesses hosted by Raya included: IT, contact center, data … Read more

Discover How Non-Probability Sampling Can Benefit Research

 The sampling criteria used in this research are non-probability sampling.  There are two major types of sampling designs: probability and non-probability sampling.  Ideally, probability samples will be preferred when we want to create a representative sample.  The elements in the population have some known chances or probability of being selected as sample subjects in … Read more

Safeguard Community: Redefining the Safe City Program for Optimal Security

 CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Introduction This chapter will elaborate on the theories and concepts that can be applied in the study. Among the matters to be addressed in this literature review is concerned with the Safe City concept and layout design housing. It includes definitions, types, functions, factors, classification and the importance of … Read more