Browsing: Pressure

The UAE has built one of the most ambitious sustainability agendas in the world. From clean energy to smart infrastructure, from economic diversification to future-ready governance, the country doesn’t just talk about sustainability. It executes it at scale. But inside leadership teams across the UAE, a quieter realization is emerging. Sustainable growth ultimately depends on […]

We are entering what many are calling the brain health economy, a shift where cognitive performance, emotional regulation, and psychological resilience are no longer optional, but essential to how individuals and organisations function. According to insights from the McKinsey Health Institute (2026), economic growth is increasingly driven by brain capital, the combination of brain health […]

When markets become uncertain, most small businesses respond the same way. Demand fluctuates. Payments slow down. Visibility narrows. And with that comes pressure — the pressure to act, to respond, to figure things out fast. In the Arab world, SMEs account for 97% of all businesses and employ half of the total labour force, according […]

When markets become uncertain, most small businesses respond the same way. Demand fluctuates. Payments slow down. Visibility narrows. And with that comes pressure — the pressure to act, to respond, to figure things out fast. In the Arab world, SMEs account for 97% of all businesses and employ half of the total labour force, according […]

Tell us about yourself and your background I’m originally from Milan, Italy, and after university I moved to Canada, a decision that shaped both my life and professional path for more than two decades. Those 23 years were formative. They exposed me to different cultures, leadership styles, and ways of thinking, and expanded my understanding […]