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Summertown, the UAE’s leading fit out contractor specialising in green interiors, released its 2017-2018 Sustainability Report, recording positive economic performance, environmental impact and responsible procurement.
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nook, the region’s first co-working space dedicated to the health & fitness industry, is ready to help industry entrepreneurs set up business in Dubai.
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Fewer cubicles foster more face-to-face interaction between coworkers, right? That’s the thinking behind the trend toward open workspaces, anyway.
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Support Legal, MENA’s first legal services platform for entrepreneurs and emerging companies, has launched ScaleUp, a digital platform offering access to practical advice and documents at no cost to the user.
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A proper communications strategy doesn’t just inform your PR plan – its value goes beyond for businesses of any size. Here’s why…
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The Dubai government has approved a new human resources law, providing more annual leave to workers and allowing them to work remotely.
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As part of Dubai’s Vision to welcome 20 million visitors by 2020, Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) recently launched the Tourism 2.0 initiative, which is a blockchain-enabled marketplace that connects potential buyers to travel operators.
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Selecting and appointing your agency is not the end of the road to getting your marketing story going – it’s the beginning. Now you need to play your part as a client – and here is how to do it:
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The most recent report published by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) revealed that blockchain or digital currency will be the next big wave bridging the gap for trade between countries.
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We all know the UAE is on a gender equality mission. The newly relaunched hopscotch.work is here to aid that mission by helping professional women in the region. The platform allows women to create a work profile where they can easily connect with businesses and eliminate the recruitment middle man.
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With progressive, tech-focused initiatives like the UAE Innovation Month, Dubai is quickly becoming the next spotlight for smart cities and technologically advanced businesses to open their doors.
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Thanks to the introduction of a new part-time contract, employees in the UAE can now have more than one job simultaneously. This new system implemented by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation allows employees to do so without having to obtain approval from their primary employer.
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According to “The Mind of a Strategist,” effectively negotiating requires practice, not to be left dormant and tapped at will. At 4, my granddaughter Emily gets it.
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It’s difficult to empathize with recipients of your messages if you don’t know much about them. Gaining insights that help you see the world through their eyes is the only way to put them at the center of the receiver experience. Empathy is an interpersonal skill – something to be learned.
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According to ICAEW’s 2018 Middle East Q1 Economic Insight, the region’s economic outlook looks positive. All eyes are on Saudi Arabia – with oil prices rising; a large-scale, anti-corruption crackdown; and women now permitted to drive, a new era is ahead for the oil giant.
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Dubai summer can be excruciating. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun! So here are five energetic activities you can enjoy while escaping the heat:
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Dubai Tourism is introducing blockchain in a B2B market place for the tourism industry in the next 24 months in a bid to boost tourist numbers as the country diversifies away from its reliance on oil revenues.
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The authoritative management style is fading.
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Being late isn’t fashionable anymore (if it ever was). Habitual tardiness says a lot about you, none of it good.
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It’s 2018: The Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming the world, the global economy has enjoyed a period of growth – but is this growth sustainable? The Middle East, with one of the youngest populations in the world and an alarming 30 percent youth unemployment rate, must address this issue.
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On February 28, the National Media Council (NMC) launched a new electronic media regulation system aimed at all online media platforms including, but not limited to, the lucrative influencer market. Under the new regulations, social media influencers profiting from the promotion of brands and businesses now have until the end of June to register and acquire the new regulated media license.
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The ability to adapt to rapidly changing work situations and the flexibility to overcome obstacles is a game-changer.
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Business leaders can be overwhelmed by the myriad of managing styles. Inc. reports it may be possible to narrow it down to two thinking patterns: management- and leadership-focused.
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2018 is the year for supporting small business owners!
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The Middle Eastern ride-hailing company and Uber rival Careem announced its recent acquisition of RoundMenu, a restaurant listing and reservation app.
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For companies, creating a “newsroom” on your website with information for journalists gives media outlets information they need in one convenient place.
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Searching for a way to improve employee retention, boost morale, develop a talent pipeline, build leaders and enhance your company’s reputation?
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The rapid rate of change within the fintech sector means regulators are faced with the choice of either fostering innovation to allow financial technology to develop organically or setting boundaries within which innovation and technology can develop.
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Joint ventures can be tremendously successful. But certain sins during the planning phases can be deadly: