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. […]
Tell us about yourself and your career journey to Tournament Director of Dubai Premier Padel P1. I’ve spent more than two decades working at the intersection of sport, business, and large-scale event creation. My journey started in player management, helping young footballers navigate contracts and global careers, before moving into the business side of sport. […]
Leadership changes shape, when volatility becomes routine. Lebanon’s long-running economic and social collapse has turned int one of the hardest leadership laboratories in the region. According to the World Bank (2023), the country’s economy has shrunk by approximately 39.9%, one of the deepest depressions globally. Infrastructure failures, inflation, and daily uncertainty have forced organizations to […]
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. […]
Do you have credits to refresh my ad? This was a constant question by agents in the early days of digital advertising in Dubai. But I digress, let’s rewind to 2006, the dawn of the real estate industry in Dubai, when the first 6 towers were launched in Dubai Marina and the world got a […]
Tell us about your display at Gitex. At GITEX GLOBAL 2025, Valerion by AWOL Vision is launching its flagship VisionMaster Max projector in the Middle East, debuting the next generation of home theater experiences that refine home entertainment. Visitors will experience a custom-built home theater setup demonstrating ultra-deep blacks, lifelike color accuracy, and exceptional brightness […]
Why is sustainability so important for the hospitality sector right now? As an industry that directly impacts communities and natural resources, we play a vital role in reducing environmental footprint while supporting Dubai’s Vision 2050 Net Zero Carbon Strategy. At Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, our commitment aligns with IHG’s “Journey to Tomorrow” and the IHG […]
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 […]
Tell us about your company, Ascendant Group. Ascendant builds brands for the world’s top CEOs and executives. We integrate brand strategy, PR, social media, and publishing into one cohesive engine. Our work positions leaders as influential voices in their industries and turns personal brands into growth assets. Over the past 21 years, we’ve worked across […]
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 […]
