The Need To Use PC and Internet Technology More Productively In African Societies

Africans need to open up to technology Too often I see people in 21st century African societies clinging to old ways – almost as if they are afraid of the new and sometimes radically different ALTERNATIVE ways now made possible by advances in technology. A perfect example of this can easily be seen in the … Read more

Catastrophe Strikes, Data Destroyed! Are You Next?

Hurricane Sandy, fire in the Black Forest, 6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes the Napa Valley – major disasters hit large urban centers, businesses are damaged and even destroyed. Even after these major events, many of which make international headlines, numerous companies have all their company data in the same building and in many cases in the … Read more

Review of the BCIT GIS Program: A Boon to Canadian GIS Job Seekers

When it comes to gaining an advantage in the GIS job market, it pays to invest in an Advanced Diploma program to complement any environmental science, geography, or urban planning education you may have. While students often gain a cursory knowledge of GIS through their undergraduate work, it really takes a GIS-focused program to differentiate … Read more

What Is Mudaraba in Islamic Finance and Banking?

Types of Mudaraba: There are two types of mudaraba mentioned below: (1). Al Mudaraba Al-Muqayadah: Rab’ul-Maal can designate a specific business or place for the Mudaarib, in which case he will invest the money in that specific business or place. This is called Al Mudaraba Al-Muqayadah (Restricted Mudaraba). (2). Al Mudaraba Al Mutlaqah: However, when … Read more