The recent national Government directive to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) as a core subject from kindergarten to grade 12 has sparked the debate on how the technology will be embedded in the curriculum and what impact it will have on the mechanics of learning and assessment. Education and AI experts have united to discuss the […]
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Female Business Leader Spotlight: Shelley Bosworth
Tell us about Shelley Bosworth Coaching. Shelley Bosworth Coaching was born from a turning point in my life. After 25 years of climbing the corporate ladder, achieving what many would call “success,” I reached a moment where I knew something had to change. Personal loss, a health scare, and the realisation that life is far […]
Building Global Entrepreneurs: The ADMI Incubator
The collaboration between the Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM) and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Hub (EEH) through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) represents a nuanced approach to fostering global entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, and innovation. This partnership aligns with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce’s vision of establishing Abu Dhabi as a […]
Company Spotlight: ChapterTwo
Tell us about yourself and your background I’m Marwan Ghazal, the co-founder and managing director of ChapterTwo. My professional journey spans over 13 years in marketing and sales, leading multinational companies across various industries, including FMCG, luxury, consumer electronics, and logistics. I hold a degree from the American University of Beirut, and my career has […]
Where The Money Goes: The Reality Of Managing Money Abroad
When I first moved abroad, I expected challenges – adjusting to new cultures, building networks, and navigating unfamiliar business systems. But what I didn’t expect was that managing my money would be the hardest part. As an expat entrepreneur, I expected challenges like everyone does – adjusting to new cultures, navigating unfamiliar business environments, and […]
Shifting Gears: From Numbers to People. From Science to Art. From Standards to Hearts!
In the current VUCA world and considering an era where career flexibility is a key factor of sustainable success, shifting between unrelated departments is becoming increasingly common. Among the most striking transitions is the move from Audit, a tightly structured, compliance-driven profession to Human Resources, which is well known as people-centric, fluid, and emotionally touched. […]
Female Business Leader Spotlight: Jeri Williams
Tell us about yourself and what it is that you do I’m Jeri Williams, the founder of Smooth Accounting in the UK and Smooth Dubai in the UAE. I’m a chartered accountant, serial entrepreneur, and mum of two boys. After successfully building a UK-based accountancy practice from my garage and growing it into a thriving […]
Rethinking Recruitment: How AI is Quietly Redefining Hiring in the Middle East
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, and nowhere is this more evident than in how companies hire. For decades, recruitment relied on intuition, CV stacks, and often biased human judgment. But today, the hiring process is being reshaped by data-driven systems designed to make it faster, fairer, and more scalable. In the Middle […]
From Social First to Self-Owned: How AI and Microtools Empower the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Digitalisation has transformed entrepreneurship—especially at its inception. An increasing number of small businesses are launching via platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or WhatsApp, bypassing traditional websites. These social-first entrepreneurs meet customers where they already are, turning social media from a mere communication tool into a business. According to the GoDaddy 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey, over one […]
From Smart to Strategic: How AI Is Rewiring Venture Capital
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a buzzword on the sidelines of venture capital. It’s becoming the backbone of an emerging breed of venture capital (VC) firms – from sourcing deals and conducting due diligence to supporting founders and boosting portfolio performance. But this isn’t just about chasing efficiency. It’s a direct response to a fundamental […]