In the world of startups, scaling is not just about growing bigger. It’s about growing smarter, faster, and more strategically. Every founder wants to hit that sweet spot where their startup takes off like a rocket, but few know how to navigate the tricky phases between early success and true scaling. If you’re in the […]
The Future of Real Estate Depends on How We Lead In a year of record-breaking transactions and rising property values, one statistic should give the real estate industry pause: according to brokerage analytics firm Relitix in 2023, nearly half of newly licensed agents in the U.S. didn’t close a single deal. This isn’t a side […]
We often hear people worry about AI replacing humans—but that’s not the real story. The future of work is not about humans versus AI. It’s about how AI helps us become even better at what only humans can do. In the fast-changing economies of the Middle East, simply using the latest AI tools isn’t enough. […]
AI is everywhere in 2025—but for many first-time and women entrepreneurs, the real question is: how can I actually use it today, without funding, developers, or hype? The truth is, AI has quietly become one of the most powerful tools for bootstrapped businesses—if you know where to look. Here are five practical and budget-friendly ways […]
Tell us about yourself and your background I’m an investor, dealmaker, and builder at the highest levels of finance. My roots lie deep in private equity, strategic mergers & acquisitions, and global investment banking. I’ve led multi-billion-dollar transactions and orchestrated large-scale enterprise restructurings across industries and continents. But let me be clear—I didn’t inherit a […]
Tell us about yourself and your background My name is Deema Ghata-Aura, and my journey to confidence coaching began in the UK corporate world where I spent over a decade in leadership roles, including leading a team with a £6 billion lending target. From the outside, I appeared confident and successful, but internally I was […]
While the world debates whether AI will replace human workers, women across the Middle East are proving a different point entirely: AI doesn’t replace leaders, it creates them. From Dubai to Riyadh, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Women entrepreneurs are launching fintech startups with AI-powered prototypes built in months, not years. Marketing executives are using […]
The world-class applications of AI range from helping businesses run more smoothly and painlessly serve customer needs. More and more companies are using AI to outdo each other. These processes in their turn bring up issues like bias, data privacy, transparency, and liability. If these matters are sidelined or are devoid of a transparent system, […]
Artificial Intelligence has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to a present-day reality influencing industries, governance, and daily life. With its increasing autonomy and decision-making capabilities, the ethical implications of AI have sparked heated debate: **Are humans truly capable of setting AI’s ethical standards?** While governments, organizations, and researchers strive to establish frameworks for responsible […]
In today’s dynamic business landscape, leadership is no longer about command and control. It’s about connection, clarity, and continuous growth. Exceptional leaders consistently demonstrate six key traits: self-leadership, effective communication, strong values, kindness, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset. These ingredients form the foundation of a leadership style that is both human-centred and results-driven. 1. […]
