Dubai is widely recognized for its business-friendly environment, offering streamlined company incorporation, low to zero taxes, minimal social contributions, and strong intellectual property protection. However, before starting a business in Dubai, there are several key factors that entrepreneurs should carefully consider. In this article, Kirill Kukshev, Counsel, and Sergey Medvedev, Partner at Gorodissky & Partners, […]
Introduced by the Mother of the Nation, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi, in 2015 to elevate and inspire women’s empowerment in the UAE, Emirati Women’s Day (August 28) is the ideal occasion to shine a light on local women who are pushing the boundaries across all areas of society. It is observed to recognize Emirati women’s efforts and to honor […]
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to founding Lifemart We are newcomers to Dubai, but in Russia, Lifemart is a large and very popular retail chain. I have been an entrepreneur for as long as I can remember, and that is probably the most important thing. Our first store in the UAE is […]
Chanda Lokendra is an extraordinary women, leader, and believer of social good. She is a Sustainable Period Care Advocate, Empowering Menstruators and leads Lizzom, considered as RetailME most admired startup in MENA. As the Founder of LiZZOM, a lifestyle period care company, she has built a unique brand that is committed to being Natural, Organic […]
Welcome to the feature on “The Challenge of Isolation and Loneliness Among Sole Entrepreneurs.” While the entrepreneurial journey can be exhilarating, it often comes with a hidden cost: isolation and loneliness. Isolation and loneliness among sole entrepreneurs can have profound impacts. The constant solitude can lead to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, negatively […]
Distance yourself from the label of being a born multitasker, build your unique system and maximise your time and energy! The notion that women are natural-born multitaskers has long persisted and often talked about in the meetings, in social gatherings, events and homes. While women have also bought into believing that they have some extra […]
Creativity is the currency of the AI era. As technology comes for white-collar jobs, many professionals seek ways to secure their own careers. Being known for something other than your daily work will be critical in securing employability in the long-term. Defining creativity To be creative means the ability to make something out of nothing, […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. I come from a unique upbringing where art, culture, academics, and an Ayurvedic lifestyle intertwined seamlessly. Following my medical training, I found myself increasingly drawn to identifying and solving various issues. This passion only grew stronger with time. Having delved into acting in my youth, I admired how […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. My background started in the world of arts; my nana was an opera singer, so I would spend time in the theatre with her when I was 5. I think I stepped on the stage for the first time singing and continued my performing arts and acting training […]
With New York Times Best Selling Author Daniel H. Pink’s motivational workshops based upon his book on motivation and engagement – Drive – launched in the Middle East by leadership training outfit, we asked him for some insight into why people should sign up. Over a decade ago, I had a life-changing thought: “I realised, […]
