In many leadership rooms across the Middle East, one question still tightens the air: “What do you mean you don’t have the answer?” It reflects a belief that leaders should always know. Not knowing can be seen as weakness or indecision. Yet the world leaders operate in today is noisier, faster, and more complex than […]
There’s a strange truth we rarely name in the Middle East’s business landscape: leadership is not a destination, it’s a migration. Founders sometimes dream of employment, and employees sometimes dream of founding. At first glance, it looks like a contradiction. But in reality, it’s the same instinct moving in two different bodies, both searching for […]
Every organization dreams of transformation — faster systems, leaner structures, and higher productivity. Yet, real transformation doesn’t begin in systems or structures; it begins in people. Over the years, I’ve learned that transformation isn’t a project. It’s a culture. And culture isn’t built through slogans on the wall — it’s built through the invisible architecture […]
Leadership changes shape, when volatility becomes routine. Lebanon’s long-running economic and social collapse has turned int one of the hardest leadership laboratories in the region. According to the World Bank (2023), the country’s economy has shrunk by approximately 39.9%, one of the deepest depressions globally. Infrastructure failures, inflation, and daily uncertainty have forced organizations to […]
Over the past few years, Lebanon has faced one of the most complex economic and social crises in modern history. A collapsing currency, disrupted supply chains, and widespread uncertainty have transformed the way individuals and organizations operate. For business leaders and operations professionals, survival meant more than maintaining profitability it meant redefining efficiency, leadership, and […]
Zohair Hemani is the Director of Hemani Group of Companies and a third-generation business leader steering the global growth of one of the most recognized names in herbal and natural wellness. Since formally joining the business in 2008, he has been instrumental in modernizing and scaling Hemani’s operations, brand presence, and international footprint. Tell us […]
Tell us about yourself and your background I am a project and product management professional with around seven years of experience leading initiatives across technology, digital transformation, and management consulting in the MENA region. My journey began with software engineering & engineering and management foundation, which I later complemented with certifications in Lean Six Sigma […]
Imagine a Dubai-based tech startup smashing its revenue goals, throwing a glitzy product launch, and dominating business headlines. But behind the scenes, employees are burned out, morale is tanking, and customers are frustrated with sloppy service. The hype fades fast. This isn’t just a business flop—it’s a leadership failure. Enter the solution: Ethical Leadership. Ethical […]
Tell us about yourself Over the past two decades, I have directed strategy, performance, and learning initiatives in corporate, government, and academic settings across the United States and Latin America. My academic path led to a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems with a concentration in Performance Systems Design, Human Resource Development, and Multinational Business Operations from […]
In a region where cultures, industries, and ambitions converge, Nasreen El-Mansub has carved out a unique role: guiding leaders and organizations through the complexities of intercultural communication and leadership alignment. As the Founder and CEO of Al Multaqa Consultancy, she partners with multinationals, government entities, and family-owned conglomerates across the GCC to unlock growth by […]
