Title:
Achieving E-Business Benefits in Middle East
Abstract: The importance of the benefits of e-business around
the globe is getting plenty of attention, as it influences greatly the uptake
of e-business and conduct of the business online. It applies even more to
the economies that are starting their journey into the cyber space such as
countries in the Middle East region. This paper reports on a research into
the benefits of e-business conducted among 5 companies in Dubai. The participating
companies are from different industries including airline industry, electronics,
recruitment, B2B marketplace operator, and e-solution provider. The major
benefits reported to be achieved from those five companies include: Lower
operation costs and resources, Convenience and time saving, International
expansion, and competitive advantage.