force for good

The social side of sustainability: How businesses can be a force for good

Here’s the 5-step ‘Force for Good’ model that can ensure that the social sustainability initiatives are well poised to create deep and meaningful impact

M&A and Corporate Tax insights

Navigating M&A transactions, restructurings in the face of UAE’s corporate tax 

Buyers will need to evaluate the tax status of the target company or target assets and consider whether any restructuring is required to optimise tax efficiency

Alan

Alan’s corner: The tipping point

A strategic offering of in-store and online shopping experiences can help retailers stay relevant in current times

Corporate tax prep for SMEs Lorenzo Jooris Image credit Creative Zone

Is your SME ready for the corporate tax regime?

Here’s how to ensure your SME is set to deal with the advent of UAE’s corporate tax from June

Leadership lessons ADMC Michigan Power of flexing Sue Ashford

Leadership lessons: The power of flexing and its impact

How emerging leaders can own their growth and discover best practices from learning experiences

hytera CM Kenneth Liang interview on tech trends

Interview: Hytera’s Kenneth Liang on tech trends driving critical comms and security

The country manager for the advanced comms solutions provider shares how artificial intelligence and other tech tools are being employed extensively in the law enforcement sector

Hospitality trends: Witty D’silva, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing, Leva Hotels

Insights: 6 key trends driving growth in the hospitality sector

From hyper-personalisation to OTAs and bleisure travel to budget travel, we look at the developments boosting the hospitality industry

Measuring Climate risk insights from bloomberg LP

Opinion: Measuring climate risk and its importance

To determine a company’s exposure to climate-related risks investors need non-financial data, unlike for traditional types of financial risk

ESG and Middle Banks Arthur D Little Op-ed

Implementing ESG strategy: How Middle East banks are faring

As the region’s banks double down on their ESG efforts, the implementation of a comprehensive strategy with data governance at its core has never been more important

Mentoring

Why mentoring makes a difference

Mentoring could help ensure a smooth transition for new board members and set them up for success in their role

Executive

Executive leaders are more exhausted than ever – and hybrid work could be the culprit

According to data from insurance provider Bupa Global, 96 per cent of executives in the UAE experience significant levels of mental distress

Digital healthcare is booming following COVID-19

The future of digital healthcare

Are deals and valuations resilient for the healthtech sector in 2023?

Alan

Alan’s corner: Imitation versus innovation

An essential ingredient for delivering your strategy is an effective organisation structure

How taking on complex tasks can increase focus

Our mind tends to wander more when we perform mundane tasks, compared to when we perform novel and challenging ones

ESG is a must for businesses says Manuel Rodrigues of Schneider

Here’s why ESG adoption is a must for businesses

Investing in ESG initiatives not only aligns with responsible business practices but also sets companies apart from their competition

Alan's corner: How to achieve innovation through collaboration

Alan’s corner: How to achieve innovation through collaboration

The question is no longer whether you are open or not to the idea of collaboration, because survival demands it

Tamakani milestones showcased by Aamer Sheikh PepsiCo CEO Middle East

How PepsiCo’s Tamakani initiative is empowering Saudi women

Aamer Sheikh, PepsiCo CEO Middle East, shares how the company’s women empowerment platform aims to support one million Saudi women by 2030

DHAM - Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director – Residential Communities, Dubai Holding Asset Management

Dubai Holding Asset Management’s Ahmed Al Suwaidi showcases the company’s tenant-centric focus

The managing director – Residential Communities shares how DHAM offers a broad spectrum of communities that cater to the needs of Dubai’s residential leasing landscape

Retail sector trends from Kearney

Here’s how companies can adapt to changes in the retail sector

By monitoring the signals of shifts in consumer spending closely, retailers can effectively plan their supply chain operations and avoid overstocked shelves

DIFC's Christian Kunz on family-owned businesses

DIFC’s Christian Kunz highlights the potential of family-owned businesses

Family-owned businesses contribute an impressive 60 per cent of the GDP and employ 80 per cent of the workforce, says the chief officer of Strategy and DIFC Ventures

What is the key to good leadership training?

A good programme would help you with the right resources to address this critical task

The role of research and advisory in real estate

The involvement of research and advisory in real estate begins ideally at the concept and feasibility study stage of the project

Alan O'Neill - 100 days

Alan’s corner: Tips to make a partnership work

Communication is central to the success of any partnership

Hiring board members

Narrowing the search for right board members

With new regulatory requirements and calls for boardroom diversity getting louder, more and more boards are finding it tough and deciding they shouldn’t handle their own talent digging

Investor trust: Business leaders must show how they deliver value

Investors today are increasingly scrupulous in their due diligence and less prepared to take bets on companies they find difficult to understand

Saeed Ahmad, Managing Director, Middle East and North Africa at Callsign on Crypto fraud

Opinion: Why financial institutes need to start taking crypto fraud seriously

Behavioural biometrics can help financial businesses authenticate users without purchasing any extra hardware or negatively affecting their user experience

The writer is the director of Partnerships - MEA, Türkiye, and France, Genesys on briging the empathy gap with customers

Opinion: Closing the empathy gap with customers

Many businesses have yet to fully realise the potential of AI technologies to listen, comprehend, forecast and learn about important trends across the entire customer journey

Lorenzo Jooris on UAE-China ties

Opinion: Why the re-opening of China is good news for UAE’s economy

In 2021, non-oil trade between the two countries totalled almost $60bn, resulting in a 27 per cent growth on the previous year

Dr. Ryan Lemand on benefits of financial crime enforcement in the UAE

Opinion: The impact of UAE’s strengthened financial crime enforcement

The UAE has been investing and setting up regulatory bodies specialising in financial crime, particularly, the Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Finance

Roberto d'Ambrosio, Director & CEO, Axiory Global, on the importance of retaining talent in the UAE

Opinion: The key to the UAE’s success lies in attracting and supporting the right talent

When it comes to young talents, particular measures must be taken to fulfill the specific needs of young professionals refining their skills and climbing the management ladder