Business

As an avid follower of developments in the UAE’s business landscape, I’m always waiting for the next inspiring announcement made by government, aimed at fuelling the nation’s strides toward becoming a globally competitive, diversified and knowledge-based economy.

Working remotely has been a continually growing style of working. In recent years, more professionals have been choosing jobs that allow them to work remotely.

Reuters recently released their Journalism, Media and Technology Trends and Predictions 2019 report and found a fascinating figure – 75% of publishers think audio will become a more important part of their content and commercial strategies.

Recently, I had an employee tell me that her paycheck was not as important as the education we could provide her. As a business owner, you can’t afford to cut out employee development from your budget.

Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette:

Creativity is often thought of as an artistic pursuit, when really it means solving problems in new ways.

Are you a fitness or wellness professional? Looking to start your own business? Or simply looking to try new things, like join a calisthenics, yoga or self-defence class? If so, you should make sure you check out nook.

As businesses continue to see the importance of connecting with their customers through social media, the photography used on those platforms takes on even greater significance.

Incorporating sensory-based language helps your sales team make stronger connections, turning prospects into long-term clients.

Wamda, a leading entrepreneurship empowering organisation that supports and invests in some of the MENA region’s most successful and innovative startups, has launched Wamda X.

Why are some companies wildly effective with branding while others struggle? It’s good news that money is not the answer. The key is realizing that branding is comprised of two parts – the brand and brand messaging.

You don’t always have to sit in a conference room when you meet with co-workers: Take a walk instead.

As we approach the heaviest shopping period of the year, retailers should be thinking about leveraging their in-store experiences to encourage shopper sharing on social media.

Influencer marketing has become an integral part of our communications campaigns for clients, both consumer and corporate. It has generated great sales for products, added a “cool” factor to a previously uncool brand and has been a cost-effective way to grow clients’ communities.

Dubai Internet City (DIC), the largest technology business hub in the region, has launched its GoFreelance permit that will enable freelance talent to work in the technology sector and aims to enhance Dubai’s global credentials as an incubator that thrives by innovating.

Why are some companies wildly effective with branding, while others struggle? It’s good news that money is not the answer. The key is realizing that branding is comprised of two parts – the brand and brand messaging.

From the stress of pressing deadlines to hours sitting in front of a computer, heart health is not top priority in most workplaces. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America making it important to incorporate cardiovascular wellness into your office culture. Here are five tips to protect your heart health while at work:

Sometimes we set goals for the future to make an excuse not to act right now. In my vocabulary, someday has become a word I use when I can’t think of a good reason why I can’t do something immediately.

The queen of beauty as well as beauty products, Huda Beauty, has launched a new fragrance concept: KAYALI – For Every Layer Of You.

Tourists planning to visit the UAE received a joy boost this week as they will now be able to claim tax refunds from registered companies on purchases over AED 250 as part of a new digital system employed by the Federal Tax Authority.

The completion of a transaction, whether it’s simply selling merchandise or completing a contract, typically ends with a “thank you,” but that shouldn’t be the limit of your gratitude.

Why so serious at work? Laughter can actually be beneficial for your workplace, according to a recent article from Fast Company.

Dubai is home to some great workspaces. Some of the coolest co-working spaces range from zen spaces to tech hubs.

A midday gym session can be the best way to boost your energy levels during the workday. But the thought of redoing your hair or taking that second shower can be daunting.

Not only is augmented reality now mainstream, but it has been shown to capture people’s attention for over 85 seconds, increase interaction rates by 20 percent and improve click-through rates to purchase by 33 percent.

To get noticed in today’s world, there must be something special about your brand – whether it is personal or a corporate brand. 

An annual list ranking countries around the world according to brand value has ranked UAE as the most valuable brand in the Middle East, ahead of the region’s largest economy – Saudi Arabia – increasing by 19% since last year.

The MENA e-commerce market is expected grow more than threefold over the next five years. A new report by Google and Bain & Co. predicts the total MENA e-commerce market will be worth $28.5 billion by 2022.

When you’re vying for people’s attention today, the smartest place to go is where they’re spending their time. That’s in the digital world, accessed primarily through mobile phones.

Feeling unmotivated and burned out? It happens to the best of us. With fall here and the days growing shorter, it’s important to do what we can to keep ourselves enthusiastic and engaged while doing what we love.