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Sustainability is a business priority, says PwC's Stephen Andersen

‘Sustainability is a business priority’, says PwC’s Stephen Anderson

Anderson, who is the strategy lead at PwC Middle East, provides insights into the integration of sustainability into business operations, and the emerging trends that are shaping its future in the region

Leadership lessons: Emirati female execs share their insights

Leadership lessons: Emirati female execs share their insights

These top female trailblazers are shaping the future of their industries and empowering the next generation to follow in their footsteps

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The leadership ripple

Leaders, you set the tone for employee health and wellbeing

Insights from Rashid Mohammed, the head of revenue of the SPC Free Zone on how to save a company: What every business leader should know

How to save a company: What every business leader should know

By being transparent about the company’s issues and turnaround strategy, you can cultivate the essential trust and commitment needed to make the necessary changes

Insights: 3 ways bold leadership can help businesses capitalise on opportunities

Insights: 3 ways bold leadership can help businesses capitalise on opportunities

We explore three strategies leaders can use to ensure their businesses are more agile and innovative

Executive coach and author Binod Shankar on the attributes of great leaders

Leadership lessons: What’s good about great?

We explore why great leadership is not just desirable but essential for the enduring success and growth of organisations

Here’s why an online MBA is advantageous for business leaders

Here’s why an online MBA is advantageous for business leaders

Courses in an online MBA are designed to be accessed from anywhere in the world, providing access to a global network of faculty and peers

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In the dark hours: 5 challenges haunting Middle East CEOs

A recent survey of over a hundred CEOs and board members in the Middle East highlights concerns about leadership attraction, development, and planning

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International Women’s Day: Professor Fiona Robson examines progress and struggles for women in the workplace

Professor Fiona offered valuable advice for women aspiring to leadership roles, emphasising the importance of continuous learning, confidence, and seizing opportunities

UAE jobs in demand

UAE jobs in demand 2024: Top 10 skills in shortage

Skills shortage could see organisations in the UAE, “invest significantly, as well as in a range of innovative approaches to attract the best candidates”

Sheikh Hamdan space missions

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Economic Leadership Program

Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development will open registration for the programme between September and October

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Alan’s corner: The first 100 days

Today, the first 100 days concept has been adapted for modern businesses

Sheikh Mohammed names deputy rulers of Dubai

Dubai leadership: Sheikh Mohammed appoints two deputy rulers

The two deputy rulers of Dubai were named with the issuance of Decree No 21 of 2023

What is the key to good leadership training?

A good programme would help you with the right resources to address this critical task

Alan O'Neill - 100 days

Alan’s Corner: Four cultures of leadership and how to adapt to them

Individuals bring different leadership styles to the job based on past experiences in other organisations

Dubai welcomes 11.4 million international overnight visitors between Jan-Oct

Dubai welcomes 11.4 million international overnight visitors between Jan-Oct 2022

The emirate’s average hotel occupancy in the first 10 months of the year stood at 71 per cent

How mental health at workplaces must be addressed in the new normal

Businesses that aren’t doing enough to re-think their mental well-being strategies, do so at their own peril

Hanan Nagi is founder and CEO of HNI

Insights: Why women make good leaders

Women can use their innate characteristics to help create a workplace culture that will attract the best people, to build the teams that enable both them and their companies to thrive

Alan’s corner: Situational leadership

As leaders, we have to treat each and every task we set for our people as being different

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia elevates two women to senior roles in government

Shihana Alazzaz has been named the first female Deputy Secretary General of the Saudi Cabinet

How the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group is getting future ready

Easa Al Gurg, group CEO of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, tells us how the group is committed to digital transformation and sustainability, and shares his vision for its future and views on leadership

Kuwait’s $33bn holding firm Kipco appoints Sheikha Dana as CEO

She will replace Faisal Al Ayyar, who will retire as the CEO after more than 30 years with the company

Citrix appoints new interim CEO after David Henshall steps down

Bob Calderoni currently serves as chairman of the board and is also a member of the board of directors of KLA Tencor and Ansys

Women’s Voice: Discussing the Covid-19 impact on gender equality

Covid-19 has disproportionately impacted jobs held by women workers

Women’s Voice: How to encourage female leadership in an organisation

Women may not realise how poised for success they are in leadership roles

Board members

Why regional boards must focus on recruiting the right talent

A new member to a board should not be appointed because of being a friend of the promoter or a buddy of current board members

The cross-functional role of CFOs in regional businesses

CFOs need to remain flexible and adapt quickly to a changing environment