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Traditionally, HR was seen as a support function, making sure that there would be the right number of employees in the business in the right roles. They were responsible for making sure that all the administration was in place and that people got paid and were provided with training. They wouldn’t always have a seat […]
Tell us about yourself and what is it you currently do I’m Jennifer Hogan, scientist turned edutainment strategist specializing in family entertainment and informal learning. Over the past 15 years, I’ve designed and operated programs, experiences and destinations that bring education, play, and community together in meaningful ways for children and families. I am currently […]
Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to become an entrepreneur? I believe technology should do more than automate processes. It should empower businesses to grow, innovate, and realise their full potential. That belief has shaped my career and ultimately inspired me to become an entrepreneur. My goal has never been simply to implement […]
UAE has over 57,954 start-ups across its territory including 10 unicorns. Funded companies have attracted $ 105B in venture capital and private equity from local companies as well as organisations in a range of regions such as Europe and Vietnam. More related numbers include 706 acquisitions and 441 IPOs. Having been a party to conversations […]
You started with a single-practitioner clinic and successfully scaled and built a multi-six-figure business. Looking back, what were the three most important decisions that accelerated your business growth? People often imagine there was a single breakthrough moment, and there wasn’t. There were three decisions, and none of them felt big at the time. Taking a […]
Canadian University Dubai (CUD), through its School of Engineering, organised the UAE’s first university humanoid robot kickboxingshowcase in collaboration with Besomi Electronics. The collaboration will create opportunities for CUD students and faculty to engage more closely with emerging technologies through industry exposure, practical learning and innovation-led experiences. The showcase featured the Besomi Rangers, the first […]
Syrve MENA, a leading restaurant management software provider in the Middle East, has released its summer 2026 restaurant data, reporting a 17% year-on-year increase in delivery orders and a 15% rise in delivery revenue. Growth surpassed 20% year-on-year in June and July, then slowed to mid-single digits in August. Dine-in orders declined 12% during the […]
Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026 has released its latest line up of government representatives and industry leaders to speak at the Middle East’s largest, most influential hospitality investment event, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, 29 September to 1 October 2026. FHS organiser, The Bench, proudly welcomes H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al […]
Casagrand, one of India’s leading real estate developers, is participating in IPS Congress 2026, where it is showcasing its Flagship project HERMINA, at Dubai Islands, while highlighting its plans to develop more than 6 million sq. ft. of premium residential and mixed-use developments in Dubai over the next three years. The developer’s UAE expansion builds […]
As Italy participates as the official Guest of Honour at the 25th landmark edition of Dubai Derma (8–10 September, Dubai World Trade Centre), the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is establishing the country’s first national pavilion. Expanding beyond previous individual company participation, ITA’s unified delegation brings together leading Italian manufacturers and solution providers spanning regenerative biotechnology, […]