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The Characteristics of SMEs in Dubai and Their Impact on Innovation

The Characteristics of SMEs in Dubai and Their Impact on Innovation

Mercy Veronica Chaita
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 12
ISBN13: 9781522593775|ISBN10: 1522593772|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781522594284|EISBN13: 9781522593782
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9377-5.ch007
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Chaita, Mercy Veronica. "The Characteristics of SMEs in Dubai and Their Impact on Innovation." Entrepreneurial Innovation and Economic Development in Dubai and Comparisons to Its Sister Cities, edited by Heather C. Webb and Hussain A. Al Numairy, IGI Global, 2020, pp. 146-157. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9377-5.ch007

APA

Chaita, M. V. (2020). The Characteristics of SMEs in Dubai and Their Impact on Innovation. In H. Webb & H. Al Numairy (Eds.), Entrepreneurial Innovation and Economic Development in Dubai and Comparisons to Its Sister Cities (pp. 146-157). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9377-5.ch007

Chicago

Chaita, Mercy Veronica. "The Characteristics of SMEs in Dubai and Their Impact on Innovation." In Entrepreneurial Innovation and Economic Development in Dubai and Comparisons to Its Sister Cities, edited by Heather C. Webb and Hussain A. Al Numairy, 146-157. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2020. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9377-5.ch007

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Abstract

This chapter explores the extent and characteristics of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Dubai and their innovative practices. Within this context, considerable emphasis is placed on evaluating the propensity of these SMEs to adopt new technology. SMEs are significant to the local entrepreneurship and innovation activities as well as improving competitiveness. Furthermore, these enterprises play a crucial role in job creation and are fundamental to economic growth. The connection between economic success in SMEs is fundamental since these firms are able to incorporate innovation into their operations and organizational practices.

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