The Challenge Many laboratories and universities across the GCC still depend on overseas suppliers for research-grade chemicals. These long supply chains mean 30 to50 day waits, unpredictable delivery schedules, and additional costs that disrupt experiments and slow innovation. For researchers, every delay has a ripple effect, experiment schedules change, equipment sits idle, and grant deadlines […]
In a business world defined by global partnerships, one skill quietly determines who succeeds — and who gets left behind. It is not technology, not branding, and not even strategy. It is cross-cultural intelligence, the ability to understand, adapt, and work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds. For companies operating in the Gulf region, […]
Here’s a pattern I’ve observed: founders obsess over market size, regulatory frameworks, and capital access when exploring Gulf-ASEAN opportunities. They’ll spend weeks analyzing trade projections—$130.7 billion in 2023, potentially $757 billion by 2030—and sovereign wealth fund assets worth $6.42 trillion. Then they enter meetings in Riyadh or Dubai and wonder why promising conversations go nowhere. […]
Whether you’re stepping into a new role, or an experienced manager initiating a reset, or maybe you know it’s time for change or transformation, the first 30 days set the tone. Stability creates the platform for performance: it reduces noise, exposes the real work, and makes growth and change not only possible but also sustainable. […]
When we talk about Qatarization, most people still jump straight to the numbers — how many nationals were hired, how many were retained. But after 15 years of working across HR and Learning & Development in Qatar, I’ve learned that the real story isn’t in the numbers. It’s in the people. It’s in that young […]
When foreign professionals arrive in the Gulf, they often bring their decks, KPIs, and timelines. But soon they realize something: not everything moves by the numbers here. In fact, 6 out of 10 businesses fail in the GCC, not because of poor products, but because they misunderstand the most important business dynamic: it’s not just a […]
Everyone loves talking about strategy, how to build the vision, goals, KPIs, and the big plans. But you know what kills strategy faster than a bad idea? Misalignment. You can have the best plan on paper, the most talented team, the biggest ambition, and yes even the best advisor, but if people aren’t aligned around […]
Every business leader today feels the pressure of keeping up with digital platforms, performance channels, and now AI. The temptation is to chase quick wins: a paid campaign here, an AI-generated article there. On paper, it looks efficient. In practice, it rarely delivers the sustainable growth leaders are hoping for. As a marketing consultant, I’ve […]
“The future belongs to those who invest in their people. Training isn’t a cost; it’s your competitive edge.” Tell us about yourself and your background I’m proud to say that my story is beautifully layered. I’m an Omani, born in Scotland to Egyptian Lebanese parents, a unique cultural mix that has shaped how I see […]
Tell us about yourself and what it is you currently do I am a visionary executive coach and business transformation professional with over 30 years in the global energy and leadership space. Along with my oil and gas experience, I mentor and coach executives in leading international firms. I am certified by International Coaching Federation […]
