... and analysis. The purpose of this paper is to shed light on women entrepreneurs in terms of entrepreneurial activity rates, entrepreneurial orientations, demographics and their enterprise characteristics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. Design/methodology/approach The approach utilised...

...David Kirby; Nagwa Ibrahim Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the changes that are needed in order to create entrepreneurial graduate students and institutions in Egypt that are more relevant to the needs of the country post revolution, by applying the theories of entrepreneurship...

.... Iran Internet Digital technology Entrepreneurialism Digital economy Digital entrepreneurship Internet‐based entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial process Competitive element Afuah and Tucci (2003) suggested that any organization based on or influenced by the internet should have a dedicated...

...James C. Ryan; Syed A. Tipu; Rachid M. Zeffane Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the need for achievement (N‐ach) and entrepreneurial potential of young adults in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach A sample of university business...

...Monica Gallant; Sudipa Majumdar; Damodharan Varadarajan Purpose In today's world, entrepreneurship is seen as the vital source for economic growth and education is a vital component in the creation and development of entrepreneurial attitudes. It is, therefore, natural to consider students...

... Alasadi can be contacted at: ramiasadi@hotmail.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Syria National economy Small enterprises Entrepreneurialism Service industries The health of the small business sector is very important for the overall economic growth of any nation...