In today’s dynamic business landscape, leadership has evolved beyond traditional management. It’s about inspiring people, fostering a culture of growth, and building trust to empower teams to thrive. Successful leaders create environments where individuals feel valued and motivated to reach their potential. At the core of leadership lies trust. Trust is earned through integrity, transparency, […]
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Spotting the differences: Global broker Octa’s guide to the psychology of Indian and Middle Eastern traders
Successful trading requires deep knowledge of the financial markets and well-developed skills in working with dedicated trading tools. However, another factor impacts trading outcomes even more: psychology. Formed by cultural codes and communal traditions, mental differences can affect traders’ perspectives on risks and strategies. In this article, Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at […]
Dealing with a Multi-national Workforce
The first thing I need to say is I have worked with clients and staff from all over the world, and I continue to find that people are people. Leadership must build a culture of engagement, connection, and inclusion. Those changes take real work and an honest effort to create trust, allowing performance to reach […]
Recognizing five Emirati women championing AI, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the UAE
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 […]
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 […]
Eight eCommerce back-to-school marketing tactics from GoDaddy
As summer winds down and the school year approaches, GoDaddy is sharing eight back-to-school marketing strategies for small businesses actively selling their products and services online. With online shopping becoming the norm post-pandemic, these tactics are designed to help small businesses grow and build customer engagement during one of the most active shopping periods of […]
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 […]
Communication is key and how to improve it within your business
Good communication is an essential tool which enables any business to run effectively and at its best, because it underpins what people achieve in terms of productivity and maintaining strong working relationships. This has become particularly important since the Covid pandemic, which forced huge numbers of people into working remotely. Employers who invest time and […]