Before You Expand: Four Operational Checks for UAE SMEs
Dr. Hany Thabet outlines four checks for UAE SMEs considering expansion: capacity, decision ownership, workforce readiness and cash resilience.
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UAE–Türkiye Trade Beyond the Headlines: Where the Next Commercial Opportunities Are Emerging
Shabaan Abdelfattah examines UAE–Türkiye business opportunities in logistics, digital infrastructure and clean energy, and what it takes to turn growing trade into sustainable commercial value.
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Anghami and American University of Beirut Bring Gen Z Business Case Into the Classroom
Anghami and AUB are bringing a Gen Z business case into three university courses, with student proposals, finalist pitches and opportunities to develop ideas further.
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How Dubai Is Productizing Speed for Global Founders
Wael Handous examines how Dubai’s digital identity, business services and trade infrastructure can reduce coordination delays, with a four-part test for global founders.
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Why Workplace Training May Not Change Behaviour: Three Practical Checks for Employers
Serkan Alben and Sercan Alben offer three practical checks for employers: assess leadership separately, define observable behaviours and examine the workplace systems surrounding training.
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UAE Annual Report Planning: A Practical FY2026 Production Timeline
Mohammed Shuaib sets out a practical FY2026 annual report production timeline for UAE private companies, covering data ownership, approvals, Arabic-English version control and publication checks.
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Why Organisational Change Can Fail in UAE Companies: Seven Human Factors Leaders Overlook
Mafalda Carvalho examines seven human factors in organisational change, two documented UAE examples and a practical 30/60/90-day framework for leaders.
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Employee Mental Health in the UAE: How Employers Can Support Staff Working Away from Home
Dr Ryan Copeland explains how UAE employers can support staff working away from home through manageable workloads, supportive managers, social connection and confidential professional help.
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HR Outsourcing in the UAE: Six Controls Businesses Should Define Before Signing
Mayank Sharma outlines six controls UAE businesses should define before outsourcing HR, covering responsibilities, payroll, service levels, data protection and exit continuity.
