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Category: Insights
A week in the life of… Khamid Ismatullaev, founder and CEO of Worldwide Distribution Centre
Ismatullaev reveals how he balances work with extensive travel
Growing pull towards entrepreneurship in the UAE
A recent survey suggests that almost seven out of 10 employees want to start their own companies despite concerns over procuring finances
Why it is key for regional CEOs to maintain their equilibrium
How to avoid ‘mountain sickness’ and have the best of corporate and personal lives
Five common mistakes to avoid when your business is facing tough times
It is essential for businesses to take decisions and remain transparent
Building the court of the future in Dubai: Amna Al Owais on leading DIFC Courts
From tech developments to international relationships, DIFC Courts has grown significantly in recent years
How the GCC can be ready for the personalised medicine wave of the future
Personalised medicine can have significant health and financial impacts in the region
Can banks ‘weather’ climate change?
Environmental disasters can disrupt the economy and threaten financial stability
The changing face of real estate in the GCC
After a challenging decade for the GCC’s real estate industry, we look at what investors can expect from the market over the next 12 months
Understanding Saudi’s new tenders and procurement law: What are the main changes?
The law will regulate procedures of tenders and procurements carried out by government entities to ensure they are not influenced by personal interest
Why looking after people is good for your business’s bottom line
It is important for companies to ensure better employee engagement and customer satisfaction
From Iraq to Yemen, drones raise US alarm over Iranian plans
Tehran and the forces it backs are increasingly relying on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), say officials
Driven by the details: Billionaire UAE businessman Ghassan Aboud on his rise to the top
In an exclusive interview, Aboud reveals how his conglomerate has helped drive humanitarian efforts, and explains why Dubai is the perfect place to start a business
Can I work for two employers in the UAE at the same time?
Everything you need to know about taking on a part-time job in the UAE
Young leaders: Gaurav Biswas, 38, founder of TruKKer Technologies
Biswas discusses his transition from director of an international consulting firm to start-up founder with TruKKer Technologies
Young leaders: Ben Samuel, 34, founder and CEO of Fit On Click
Samuel explains how young people are serving the economy as disruptors
Why pre-funding end-of-service benefits is critical for business continuity
Mercer’s Tarek Zouiten explains how a well-structured EoSB arrangement can reduce the cash cost to employers
How Oracle is leading the GCC’s cloud revolution
Oracle’s SVP of business applications for MEA and India, Arun Khehar, explains how the tech giant is helping organisations step up to the next level through the cloud
Welcoming the world: Jumeirah’s CEO on the Dubai brand’s bold new strategy
In an exclusive interview, José Silva reveals the next steps forward for Jumeirah
Rent-to-own: An alternative way to finance a home in the UAE
A rent-to-own scheme directly from a developer opens up the property market to a larger pool of potential investors
Young leaders: Veer Doshi, 22, director of Vincitore Real Estate Development
Doshi outlines the challenges and opportunities of joining the family business at a young age
Five tips for leaders in the UAE to drive market-disrupting organisations
Disruption of markets can only be met with disruption of old-school leadership methods
The value of waterfront living in Dubai
How land reclamation projects have impacted the value of real estate in the UAE
Advertising from the heart: Exclusive interview with Jacques Seguela
We speak with the French advertising legend about Havas, technocracy, and why now is the time for the Middle East’s communications industry
