Outstanding Arab women leave a lasting impact in their respective fields, inspire countless individuals, and shape the future of the interconnected domains.

"The CFO's role as an ESG guardian and promoter varies significantly across organizations. CFOs with limited ESG experience should deepen their understanding by connecting with different business areas to see how sustainability affects each function and by engaging with investors on the subject," she adds.

"Renewable energy is key to our planet's future. It's time to phase out fossil fuels and embrace sustainable solutions. The fate of humanity depends on the decisions made at this COP. I urge you to take the lead. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Make this COP count,"...

"Renewable energy is key to our planet's future. It's time to phase out fossil fuels and embrace sustainable solutions. The fate of humanity depends on the decisions made at this COP. I urge you to take the lead. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Make this COP count,"...

Dubai, UAE-- Describing the COP28 as a huge moment for the world and the UAE, Andrew Griffith, Economic Secretary to the UK Treasury, said the whole world's eyes "will be here." Speaking to the media in Dubai, he said that sustainable finance will be central to the global event. He...

Through the COP28 Summit, the UAE aims to facilitate discussions, build consensus, and catalyze transformative actions to address the escalating global climate crisis.

Speaking at G20 Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting in India, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said G20 makes up some 85 percent of the world's GDP and contributes 80 percent to emissions. He appealed to the audience to work with "your leaders to drive global climate action in this critical decade."

PARIS, FRANCE - French Minister of Foreign Trade Olivier Becht said his country and the UAE share a common vision of accelerating the shift to green energy to tackle the growing threats posed by climate change. The two countries are working together on low-carbon energy solutions, he said,  expressing his...

Learners across the country excel in business skills, communication, leadership, management, and human resources skills, Coursera's latest Global Skills Report points out.

Rebel mercenaries have seized a crucial military base and are making their way north towards Moscow, presenting a serious security crisis and a significant challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin's leadership. Regular forces have initiated a counter-terrorist operation to halt their advance, while infighting and divisions among key military and...

Successful business leadership requires that we innovate and embrace change. This means a commitment to seek paths untrodden, embracing new technologies, willingness to take risks, experimenting with new ideas and strategies, and focusing on creating sustainable, long-term growth, he adds.

DUBAI, UAE -  MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer discussed enhancing cooperation with top leadership of Siemens Energy here. Al Tayer met with Anne-Laure de Chammard, Member of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy AG, and Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director of Siemens...

There is a need to address workplace gender equality issues and empower women in leadership roles and men play a vital role in achieving gender parity, adds Leila, an advocate for gender diversity and inclusivity.

Businesses in the region need to embed diversity strategies by setting diversity KPIs to ensure fair assessments for women and reinforcing supportive workplace culture whill also help acheive the goal, she advises.

“The Emirati woman, who is confident and capable, has demonstrated her worth and distinguished presence, serving as a role model for women worldwide. She has reached the highest positions and represented the country with distinction in prominent international forums, contributing to achievements that benefit humanity,” she adds.

Young women in the MENA region are more likely to be in the workforce, while the GCC countries — particularly the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar — have seen advances in labor force participation, according to a PwC report published in December last year. However, they are yet to gain...

"An effective partnership model between the public and private sector in Dubai has helped transform innovation into a culture that has enhanced the UAE’s competitiveness. Innovation has also helped in formulating strategies and unlock new achievements,” Al Basti adds.

The leadership’s vision to empower women has ensured that women are equal participants and major contributors to the UAE’s sustainable development journey, adds Al Marri, Vice President of the UAE Gender Balance Council at the 8th Dubai International Project Management Forum.

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that it is participating in the 8th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) as the organizing partner. DIPMF is being organized by the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA) in cooperation with the Project Management Institute (PMI), DP World,...

Khaled Abdulla-Janahi , an international Arab thought leader, feels strongly about changing the traditional perception encompassing the concept of leadership.

MUSCAT, OMAN -  UAE Minister of Education Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi and Oman Minister of Education Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shaibaniyah discussed advancing the cooperation between the two countries in the education sector.   The meeting was held in Muscat and aimed at boosting the coordination and cooperation...

Beside leadership and vision, trust, communication and transparency between all the stakeholders play a key role in any and every project’s success, experts had said at the event.

Multi-tenant cloud-based deployment can offer vast amounts of storage, a speedy implementation, and advanced security capabilities. If the leadership team is seeking comprehensive, end-to-end transformation, multi-tenant is unequivocally the best option for the long term, he adds.

Under its recently announced Experts Program, the Saudi Ministry of Culture has provided an intensive leadership training course for Man and The Biosphere (MAB), a UNESCO program.

The most transparent and credible business awards in the Arabian Gulf celebrate leaders of the stock market-listed companies in the region.

A year after its devastating war with Israel, Hamas is faced with a dilemma: to keep up the armed struggle or to lay low and reconstruct the Gaza Strip? On May 10, 2021, weeks of clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem...

Terming the hosting of Expo 2020 Dubai as a 'truly remarkable World Expo, Dimitri S Kerkentzes, Secretary-General of the Bureau international des Expositions (BIE), lauded the UAE leadership for offering a historic event for the region and the world. Speaking to the media on the conclusion of the Expo 2020...

UN chief Antonio Guterres blasted world powers for a "criminal" abdication of leadership after the release Monday of an extensive new report on climate change impacts, accusing major polluters of fueling devastating warming that threatens people and planet.

Steve Griessel, the new CEO of the Paramount Group will be providing strategic, financial and operational leadership to the company and will work with the Board of Directors, shareholders and senior leadership team.

Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ) Authority has appointed a new leadership team to drive its free zones and central divisions. Amna Lootah was appointed as a Director General DAFZ to lead and implement strategic plans according to the approved structure, driven by its vision, mission, and values. Further, Lootah will...

The council will focus especially on boosting the emirate’s leading-edge competitiveness and leadership regionally and internationally.

The deal is valued at AED1.1 billion ($300 million).

By Charles Galunic Going digital requires a lot of change management and perhaps more time and energy is spent here than on anything else. Why would that be the case? As we are discussing it quite frequently, organizations on the digital journey may need to rethink core roles and processes....

By Stanislav Shekshnia, Kirill Kravchenko and Elin Williams We often hear that running a large company is one of the most complex jobs in the world. Business schools, strategic consultancies, headhunting firms, training providers, executive coaches all have a tendency to mystify the work of the CEO. However, effective CEOs...

Because of the ongoing disruptions and also due to the recent introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the region, business top lines are under significant pressure. This has forced companies to look at organizational structures and ways of optimizing and reworking an organization’s cost base. Further, the business leaders...

By Ian C. Woodward, Dubai Whether you are a leader of today or tomorrow – and no matter your field – thinking consciously about leadership is essential, as this will affect your choices, decisions and performance. In my research and teaching, I spend most of my time with very senior...

By Bastian von Beschwitz, Oleg Chuprinin and Massimo Massa A short seller is often thought of as a slick Wall Street trader who doesn’t mind making money as companies lose value and never considers the misery that may be at the other end of a trade. A hard, number-bound person,...

By Ian C. Woodward, Dubai High altitudes hold a special place in the history of human achievement. We remember New Zealander mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary and Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay as the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Other altitude pioneers include Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the...