Launch of United Arab Emirates Entrepreneurs Contest, Falcon's Lair, Sponsored by dubizzle.com and Virtuzone
Hugely popular Falcon's Lair Entrepreneurs Contest launches in the United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 21, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Virtuzone, the UAE’s truly virtual Free Zone, in partnership with Dubizzle, the UAE’s leading online marketplace, are offering one lucky entrepreneur a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make their business dream a reality.
Modelled on the popular UK TV show Dragons’ Den, the Falcons’ Lair is the first online business competition of its kind in the Middle East, pitting the UAE’s most innovative entrepreneurs against each other in a battle of skills, ideas, tenacity and quick-thinking.
Anyone over 18 can enter, but only the brightest will get the opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel of judges comprising a selection of the UAE’s leading business minds. Virtuzone will incorporate the lucky winner’s new company free of charge and Dubizzle will plan and launch a targeted, high impact online advertising campaign to promote this new business. The total prize is worth more than 100,000 AED.
To enter, the budding entrepreneur should visit www.vz.ae/falconslair to submit their business pitch online. The first round requires only a simple summary of up to 200 words.
Announcing the new joint initiative, Neil Petch, Chairman of Virtuzone, said, “Entrepreneurism is the heart of the UAE and is the driving force behind Virtuzone. More than 500 small businesses have launched through Virtuzone over the last year and it is this air of excitement and ‘can do’ spirit that we wish to share with the entrants and viewers of this high-octane competition. Small businesses are not only the catalyst for the return of the UAE’s vibrant economy, but their launch is also incredibly rewarding, so we want to inspire more people to go for it, and realize just how easy it is to make it happen, in a country that absolutely encourages success.”
Sim Whatley, Manager Partner of Dubizzle, the region’s most popular online marketplace with over 2.5 million visits per month, concurred, stating that, “As a community-based web site, Dubizzle had seen a remarkable growth in business over the last twelve months as a result the continual development of our business model coupled with the phenomenal growth of regional internet usage. We are looking for a winner who demonstrates imagination, an exact understanding of what the customer wants, and an appreciation of how to deliver it, as well as someone who can execute as well as conceive – something that all the companies represented on our judges panel are always on the lookout for.”
Entries close November 25th and the finalist gala event will be held soon after. Go to www.vz.ae/falconslair to learn more and enter.
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Editors Notes:
About Virtuzone;
Virtuzone is UAE’s newest Free Zone solution. It has been tailor made for entrepreneurs and start-ups who want to get up and running quickly, while keeping their overheads low. A Virtuzone Trade License costs from AED 18,000 (approx $4, 800), plus a small monthly service fee. To learn more please visit;www.vz.ae. Virtuzone is part of Creative City Fujairah Free Zone, developed in partnership with Fujairah Media and the Fujairah Cultural & Media Authority.
About Creative City Fujairah Free Zone;
Fujairah is the latest emirate to make its mark on the media landscape with Creative City, a fast growing media hub luring in media professionals and companies from around the world. The Creative City Fujairah Free Zone (www.creativecity.cc) was created by HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi, The Ruler of the Emirate of Fujairah. Fujairah Media Inc. (FMI) was established as a broadcasting organization for the Emirate of Fujairah, which is also known as Fujairah Media (FMI). FM is a joint venture between Fujairah Cultural & Media Authority and Arab International Media Services FZLLC.
About Dubizzle;
www.dubizzle.com
Relax in a coffee shop in the UAE and listen ... the chances are someone will ask "how do I" and the answer will be "check dubizzle.com". Everyone in the UAE knows dubizzle.com. Dubizzle.com helps people buy, sell and find anything. Since launch in 2005, dubizzle.com has grown to become the UAE's most widely used classified (property, job, auto, etc.) and community website; with over 2.5 million visits a month. Now dubizzle.com is expanding across the Arabic speaking world.
Modelled on the popular UK TV show Dragons’ Den, the Falcons’ Lair is the first online business competition of its kind in the Middle East, pitting the UAE’s most innovative entrepreneurs against each other in a battle of skills, ideas, tenacity and quick-thinking.
Anyone over 18 can enter, but only the brightest will get the opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel of judges comprising a selection of the UAE’s leading business minds. Virtuzone will incorporate the lucky winner’s new company free of charge and Dubizzle will plan and launch a targeted, high impact online advertising campaign to promote this new business. The total prize is worth more than 100,000 AED.
To enter, the budding entrepreneur should visit www.vz.ae/falconslair to submit their business pitch online. The first round requires only a simple summary of up to 200 words.
Announcing the new joint initiative, Neil Petch, Chairman of Virtuzone, said, “Entrepreneurism is the heart of the UAE and is the driving force behind Virtuzone. More than 500 small businesses have launched through Virtuzone over the last year and it is this air of excitement and ‘can do’ spirit that we wish to share with the entrants and viewers of this high-octane competition. Small businesses are not only the catalyst for the return of the UAE’s vibrant economy, but their launch is also incredibly rewarding, so we want to inspire more people to go for it, and realize just how easy it is to make it happen, in a country that absolutely encourages success.”
Sim Whatley, Manager Partner of Dubizzle, the region’s most popular online marketplace with over 2.5 million visits per month, concurred, stating that, “As a community-based web site, Dubizzle had seen a remarkable growth in business over the last twelve months as a result the continual development of our business model coupled with the phenomenal growth of regional internet usage. We are looking for a winner who demonstrates imagination, an exact understanding of what the customer wants, and an appreciation of how to deliver it, as well as someone who can execute as well as conceive – something that all the companies represented on our judges panel are always on the lookout for.”
Entries close November 25th and the finalist gala event will be held soon after. Go to www.vz.ae/falconslair to learn more and enter.
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Editors Notes:
About Virtuzone;
Virtuzone is UAE’s newest Free Zone solution. It has been tailor made for entrepreneurs and start-ups who want to get up and running quickly, while keeping their overheads low. A Virtuzone Trade License costs from AED 18,000 (approx $4, 800), plus a small monthly service fee. To learn more please visit;www.vz.ae. Virtuzone is part of Creative City Fujairah Free Zone, developed in partnership with Fujairah Media and the Fujairah Cultural & Media Authority.
About Creative City Fujairah Free Zone;
Fujairah is the latest emirate to make its mark on the media landscape with Creative City, a fast growing media hub luring in media professionals and companies from around the world. The Creative City Fujairah Free Zone (www.creativecity.cc) was created by HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi, The Ruler of the Emirate of Fujairah. Fujairah Media Inc. (FMI) was established as a broadcasting organization for the Emirate of Fujairah, which is also known as Fujairah Media (FMI). FM is a joint venture between Fujairah Cultural & Media Authority and Arab International Media Services FZLLC.
About Dubizzle;
www.dubizzle.com
Relax in a coffee shop in the UAE and listen ... the chances are someone will ask "how do I" and the answer will be "check dubizzle.com". Everyone in the UAE knows dubizzle.com. Dubizzle.com helps people buy, sell and find anything. Since launch in 2005, dubizzle.com has grown to become the UAE's most widely used classified (property, job, auto, etc.) and community website; with over 2.5 million visits a month. Now dubizzle.com is expanding across the Arabic speaking world.
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