When Performance Breaks Down, HR Is Usually the Symptom, Not the Cause | By Claire Selwood, Founder of Thryve Strategies FZCO
Tue, 10th Mar 2026
When Performance Breaks Down, HR Is Usually the Symptom, Not the Cause | By Claire Selwood, Founder of Thryve Strategies FZCO

Why most people performance problems aren’t people problems, and why this matters for growing businesses in the GCC.

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Overhaul of the UAE Commercial Companies Law: Key Implications for Businesses | By Pushpakaran Parambath, Senior Partner - Kreston Menon Corporate Services
Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Overhaul of the UAE Commercial Companies Law: Key Implications for Businesses | By Pushpakaran Parambath, Senior Partner - Kreston Menon Corporate Services

Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 introduces significant amendments to the UAE’s Commercial Companies Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021), marking a major step in modernizing the nation’s corporate legal framework. These reforms ali...

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Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow: How Universities Are Shaping the Middle East’s Evolving Talent Landscape | By Randa Bessiso, Founding Director and CEO, Middle East, at The University of Manchester - Dubai
Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow: How Universities Are Shaping the Middle East’s Evolving Talent Landscape | By Randa Bessiso, Founding Director and CEO, Middle East, at The University of Manchester - Dubai

Across the Middle East, the relationship between higher education and the labour market is entering a pivotal new era. Ambitious economic diversification strategies, particularly in the United Arab Emirates, are fueling the rapid expansion ...

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Middle East Buildings Face a Decisive Moment on Energy Efficiency | By Graham Easton, Managing Director IFM GCC at ENGIE Solutions
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Middle East Buildings Face a Decisive Moment on Energy Efficiency | By Graham Easton, Managing Director IFM GCC at ENGIE Solutions

Only once buildings are performing efficiently, should organisations invest in capital‑intensive upgrades like high‑efficiency chillers or envelope improvements, expert says.

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US Strike on Iran: How the Middle East Could Unravel | By Robert Willock, Global Director, Economist Intelligence Corporate Network
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
US Strike on Iran: How the Middle East Could Unravel | By Robert Willock, Global Director, Economist Intelligence Corporate Network

The US is positioning itself to confront Iran and has once again signalled that it is prepared to undertake strategic and targeted military action against the Iranian regime if necessary.

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How the UAE’s New Climate Law Is Making ESG a Strategic Imperative for Businesses | By Joelle Saab, Recycling and Sustainability Director at Dulsco Environment
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
How the UAE’s New Climate Law Is Making ESG a Strategic Imperative for Businesses | By Joelle Saab, Recycling and Sustainability Director at Dulsco Environment

For many years, sustainability and ESG sat comfortably in the realm of voluntary ambition in the UAE. Forward-thinking companies embraced it as good practice, a reputational enhancer, or a signal to investors. Indeed, the federal government...

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Ramadan Etiquette: A Guide for the British Expat Community | By Fazeela Gopalani, BCCD Director of Finance, Partner and Head of EY Academy, MENA
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Ramadan Etiquette: A Guide for the British Expat Community | By Fazeela Gopalani, BCCD Director of Finance, Partner and Head of EY Academy, MENA

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed by Muslims globally as a sacred period of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. It commemorates the revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be u...

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Technology and the Modern Security Landscape | By Qadeer Qureshi, CEO, Aegis Protection Security
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Technology and the Modern Security Landscape | By Qadeer Qureshi, CEO, Aegis Protection Security

Technology has become an essential part of how organizations keep people, property, and key assets safe. No longer a supporting feature, it now plays a central role in how security is planned, delivered, and managed, complementing physical ...

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Are you an 'Accidental Project Manager'? | By Rachael Keeble, Founder at BuiltWell Project Management
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Are you an 'Accidental Project Manager'? | By Rachael Keeble, Founder at BuiltWell Project Management

You’re not a Project Manager. Neither ‘project’, nor ‘manager’ feature in your job title. You probably haven’t got any formal Project Management training or qualifications. And you might not be aware of the many Project Manageme...

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Recruitment Process Outsourcing: Reinvented for the Digital Age | By John Callagher, Managing Partner at Marc Ellis Consulting & Training LLC
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Recruitment Process Outsourcing: Reinvented for the Digital Age | By John Callagher, Managing Partner at Marc Ellis Consulting & Training LLC

In today’s world, the way companies hire talent is changing fast. Organisations are expanding, markets are evolving, and competition for skilled professionals has never been fiercer. Yet, for many businesses, recruitment remains one of th...

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