“The future belongs to those who invest in their people. Training isn’t a cost; it’s your competitive edge.” Tell us about yourself and your background I’m proud to say that my story is beautifully layered. I’m an Omani, born in Scotland to Egyptian Lebanese parents, a unique cultural mix that has shaped how I see […]
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Coaching Spotlight: (Dr.) Ilham Musayev, ICF-PCC | PMP®
Tell us about yourself and what it is you currently do I am a visionary executive coach and business transformation professional with over 30 years in the global energy and leadership space. Along with my oil and gas experience, I mentor and coach executives in leading international firms. I am certified by International Coaching Federation […]
Entrepreneurship Without Borders: How to Succeed When Building a Business in a New Culture
Expanding or relocating a business to a country with a very different culture and business environment is both exciting and challenging. On one side, new opportunities, markets, and networks emerge; on the other, unfamiliar rules, cultural gaps, and hidden complexities can slow down progress. In my work supporting entrepreneurs and investors across borders, I’ve seen […]
Profit with Purpose: Aligning Growth with Social Impact
For many years, the main story around entrepreneurship has been about profit. Revenue, margins, traction and valuations were seen as the only measures of success. But the world is changing, and so is the meaning of building a real company. Today, entrepreneurs are asked to expand their vision, because growth should not be separated from […]
Company Spotlight: Chrissie Bettencourt, Founder of Potentia Path
You are the founder of Potentia Path. Tell us more about what your company does Potentia Path empowers organizations to unlock their full potential in hybrid and remote work environments. We specialize in transforming struggling distributed teams into high-performing, connected cultures using brain science principles that work with human nature, not against it. What makes […]
Company Spotlight: Michele Ammirati, WellTax
Tell us about yourself and your background My name is Michele Ammirati, and I am the Managing Partner of WellTax, an international Accounting and Tax Advisory firm based in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. I’ve spent over a decade working with large corporations, SMEs, private clients, and family offices on cross-border tax […]
Alignment Is the New Algorithm: The Secret Strategy of Future Icons
In the fast-paced business realm of the Gulf, entrepreneurs are flooded with tools, tactics, and technologies. From AI to growth frameworks, the world offers no shortage of systems to scale. But beneath every high-performing founder I’ve ever worked with, one hidden factor separates power from burnout: energetic alignment. While most strategy is built in spreadsheets, […]
The Rise of the Career-Ready Gen Z: How Recruiters Should Adapt
They’re bold. They’re fast. They’re surprisingly well-informed.Welcome to the era of Gen Z — the newest generation stepping into the workforce with purpose, passion, and a playlist of ambitions. As an HR Professional, I’ve had the chance to work with professionals across generations. But in the last two years, I’ve seen something shift: Gen Z […]
Unlocking the Middle East’s Next Competitive Advantage: The Economic Partner Revolution
In the Middle East, where businesses are scaling rapidly and new industries are emerging daily, the greatest competitive advantage for executives lies not in technology or capital; it lies in the ability to transform employees into true economic partners. The most forward‑thinking organizations are realizing that their workforce is not merely a resource to be […]
So you want to conquer the Middle East? Read these 8 tips first!
Let me guess. You’re sitting in your cozy Dutch, German, or Belgian office, sipping your third espresso, dreaming of expanding your business into the Middle East. Maybe your friend’s cousin’s brother made it big in Dubai, or you read a LinkedIn post about booming markets in Riyadh. Now you’re thinking, “How hard can it be?” […]