Tell us about yourself and your background. How did you started in hairstyling? I’ve wanted to be a hairstylist since I was around 5 years old. I was desperate to live a life that looked glamorous and fun, and I knew from that young age that this was what I wanted to do. At 14, […]
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Thought Leader Interview: Zarah Evans, Co-owner & Managing Partner of Exclusive Links Real Estate Brokers
Tell us about yourself and your background. How did you start out in real estate? I’ve had the privilege of living and working across Asia, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the UK. My career began in sales and marketing with Qantas Airways, which gave me a solid foundation in customer service and leadership. In 1997, […]
Thought Leader Interview: Valérie Kaminov
Tell us about yourself and your journey to founding International Luxury Brand Consultancy I was always an entrepreneur, which led me from my native France to London where I set up my own corporate gifting company. One of my clients was Harrods and the owner at the time asked me to run the store’s corporate […]
The Top 10 Articles for World Mental Health Day 2024
To celebrate World Mental Health Day 2024, we’re turning our attention to the top 10 magazine articles on the topic, as chosen by you, our readers. From managing change when implementing a new culture to developing the leaders of tomorrow, to conquering imposter syndrome, these are your favorite articles – definitely worth a re-read or, if […]
How Shared Values Build Belonging in the Workplace
In today’s business world, corporate values play a crucial role. They guide decisions, shape culture, and create a sense of belonging among employees. But for these values to truly make a difference, they need to be more than just catchy phrases. This is where behavioral science comes in. By using insights from neuroscience and psychology, […]
Founder Spotlight: Ivan Zaychenko, Lifemart
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 […]
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Chanda Lokendra
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 […]
Thought Leader Interview: Dr. Geetha Manjunath, Founder & CEO of Niramai Health Analytix
A deeply personal loss led this inspiring scientist of India to change the face of breast cancer detection for the women all over the world. We are honored to speak to Dr. Geetha Manjunath, Founder and CEO of Niramai Health Analytix, who developed a novel artificial intelligence-based medical device to detect breast cancer at a […]
Female Business Leader Spotlight: Halima Jumani
Tell us about your background and journey to Director of Kibsons. As a Finance (ACCA/KPMG) and Operations professional (Six Sigma / GE), I have been a part of the Kibsons family-owned business for 25 years (15 years full-time). From setting up the financial infrastructure to strengthening the operational capabilities in a tech-inspired environment, I have […]
Founder Spotlight: Joshua Ashley-Collins
Tell us about yourself and your background I am originally from the UK, and moved to the UAE in 2018, to work with Deliveroo, launching their Corporate offering in the region, Deliveroo For Business. After working with bars, restaurants & other hospitality venues over 2.5 years, I noticed some gaps in the market and decided […]