Being alone was treated like a problem but maybe it was the greatest gift we never noticed. In a world that celebrates constant connection, solitude has become the most misunderstood state of all. Society has taught us to fear being alone — to see it as a problem that needs fixing rather than a skill […]
For most of the last century, growth was defined by scale; often at the expense of simplicity and authenticity. What was once simple, natural, and pure was reimagined to serve mass markets. For instance, the humble potato became fries, chips, and heavily processed snacks. Tobacco, once chewed or smoked in small quantities, was industrialized into […]
As someone working in tourism and innovation in Egypt, I’ve seen firsthand how technology is reshaping the way visitors experience our country. It’s exciting to witness a new wave of change where creativity, culture, and digital transformation come together to tell Egypt’s story in a completely new way. When people think of Egypt, they usually […]
In today’s classrooms, attention has become the new currency – and students are its toughest investors. They’ve grown up in a world of instant storytelling, where YouTube, Netflix, and TikTok shape how they learn and make sense of the world. Yet much of education still relies on static slides, memorisation, and disconnected facts. What if […]
In today’s job market, career growth is no longer defined only by local opportunities. Many professionals across the Middle East and North Africa aspire to work with international organizations, global consultancies, development agencies, embassies, or NGOs operating in the region. These roles offer exposure to multicultural teams, cross-border projects, and work that often has broader […]
Here’s a pattern I’ve observed: founders obsess over market size, regulatory frameworks, and capital access when exploring Gulf-ASEAN opportunities. They’ll spend weeks analyzing trade projections—$130.7 billion in 2023, potentially $757 billion by 2030—and sovereign wealth fund assets worth $6.42 trillion. Then they enter meetings in Riyadh or Dubai and wonder why promising conversations go nowhere. […]
Tell us about yourself and your career journey to Tournament Director of Dubai Premier Padel P1. I’ve spent more than two decades working at the intersection of sport, business, and large-scale event creation. My journey started in player management, helping young footballers navigate contracts and global careers, before moving into the business side of sport. […]
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 […]
Whether you’re stepping into a new role, or an experienced manager initiating a reset, or maybe you know it’s time for change or transformation, the first 30 days set the tone. Stability creates the platform for performance: it reduces noise, exposes the real work, and makes growth and change not only possible but also sustainable. […]
Do you have credits to refresh my ad? This was a constant question by agents in the early days of digital advertising in Dubai. But I digress, let’s rewind to 2006, the dawn of the real estate industry in Dubai, when the first 6 towers were launched in Dubai Marina and the world got a […]
