Recent trends arising from the global pandemic has resulted in drastic lifestyle changes affecting both businesses and individuals and their interactions levels with each other. For many countries, another phase of lockdown is in full swing while others are gradually getting used to safety precautions in their social interactions. E-commerce has experienced a similar hike […]

As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrates its 49th National day, let’s explore some interesting stats about the UAE. • Demographics o Population: 9.8 million o Male: 69% o Female: 31% o Migrants: 88% o 0.13% of the world population o Median age: 32.6 years o Literacy rate: 93% • Business o Current GDP of […]

With 49 years of continuous resilience, UAE has stood the test of time in ensuring a continuous enabling business environment for local and foreign direct investment across multiple business sectors amidst the global pandemic in 2020. The country takes pride in her continuous adoption of global best practices in business operations, multiple award winnings for […]

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kalimat Publishing Group, Patron of the UAE Board on International Books for Young People (IBBYP), former President and Founder of the Emirates Publishers Association, and Director of Knowledge Without Borders. She has also recently been appointed as the President of the […]

The growing impact of business activities on the natural and business environments is increasingly gaining the attention of sustainability practitioners around the globe. While several organizations claim to align with sustainable business practices, only a few actually do or are in the process of adopting sustainability. Sustainable business practices are premised on the drive for […]

A brand, beyond being described as a person’s or organization’s identity, is also a description of the relationship between an individual or organization and its customers. It keeps up with the ever-changing market situation by adapting the relationship to the changing customer needs, redefining the relationship to a certain demographic of the market, and create […]

Organizational culture defines shared beliefs, values, and behaviors between organization employees and stakeholders. It maps out a unique social and psychological environment in the organization that influences the business processes, employee engagement levels, and customer experience. One vital cultural trait that is fast defining business performance is the culture of innovation. It influences both existing […]

Design thinking draws from the process where an organization seeks to understand their stakeholder(s) challenges and perspectives to better define what actual problem it is that they seek to provide a solution for. It is a process that creates business solutions premised on what the business stakeholders actually desire alongside what is technologically feasible and […]

There is a constant need for innovation in today’s dynamic business environment. A fresh idea, whether in in form of product or service can become a breakthrough for an organization or even catapult the organization’s growth and success rate. However, in these ever-changing fast-paced times, that advantage doesn’t last long. What helps with longevity is […]

2020 is and will continue to be a significant yet challenging year for small and medium-sized businesses. With increased competition, you need to prepare yourself and your business to outgrow the increasing competition. The following statistics will help guide your way into better decision making if you’re a small business owner or are interested in […]