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      Manar Al Hinai

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      Abu Dhabi
      Manar is an award-winning Emirati journalist, entrepreneur and communications consultant in Abu Dhabi. She previously worked as director of corporate communications at Abu Dhabi Investment Company. She was named Arab Woman of the Year in 2011 and in the list of 100 inspirational individuals in the UAE in 2012 and 2014.
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      Leveraging a social media platform like TikTok may be more relevant when targeting Gen Zers. Reuters
      Why content marketing is more important now than before Covid-19

      About 86% of business owners use video content as a marketing tool, compared to 63% in 2017, according to a 2021 Wyzowl’s State of Video Marketing survey

      CommentJanuary 30, 2021
      You do not necessarily need experience of working in business to create a successful company, as Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg proves. AFP
      How to start a business without relevant experience

      A background in a traditional company may not be useful when launching a business in a completely new industry

      CommentJanuary 23, 2021
      Taking care of a pet and managing a business both require patience. Getty
      What business owners can learn from pets

      Caring for a pet is just like managing a business as it requires patience and accepting the fact that we can’t always control everything

      EconomyJanuary 16, 2021
      Don't leave it until the last minute to inform employees you are closing a business, says Manar Al Hinai AFP
      How to properly close a business

      Quitting a venture is hard for entrepreneurs, but should be done sooner rather than later

      CommentJanuary 09, 2021
      Digital marketing has grown in importance following the pandemic. Getty Images
      Four digital marketing trends companies need to embrace in 2021

      The pandemic has transformed digital marketing, leading even sceptics to fully embrace it

      BusinessJanuary 03, 2021
      The coronavirus pandemic forced companies globally to embrace remote working, a big shift for the UAE which had a low participation rate until then. Getty Images
      Lessons learnt from 2020 can help aspiring entrepreneurs in the coming year

      The pandemic accelerated the uptick in digitisation and remote working

      CommentDecember 27, 2020
      Writing is a passion for many but to make a living from your passion, you also need a plan says columnist Manar Al Hinai. Getty Images
      The three things to bear in mind when pursuing projects of passion

      Passion for doing the things you love can't be planned and can evolve over time

      CommentDecember 20, 2020
      Companies that are looking to grow and expand in the region and targeting Arabs have to speak to their audience’s language. Getty Images
      Why more Middle East businesses need to communicate in Arabic

      Companies that are looking to grow and expand in the region and targeting Arabs have to speak to their audience’s language

      BusinessDecember 12, 2020
      Age does not necessarily determine one's success as an entrepreneur. Getty
      Why age in entrepreneurship is just a number

      Henry Ford established Ford Motors at the age of 40 while Harland David Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, sold his first franchise in his sixties

      CommentDecember 05, 2020
      Often life’s best lessons are learned not from experts but from children, writes Manar Al Hinai. Getty images
      Five lessons entrepreneurs can learn from children

      Children are naturally curious and are ready to think out of the box – traits that entrepreneurs should learn

      BusinessNovember 29, 2020
      The coronavirus pandemic forced companies globally to migrate to work from home. The crisis showed that many jobs can be performed remotely, efficiency and productivity increased and companies will need to factor WFH moving forward. Getty Images
      Why it's important to reflect and hold onto habits that allowed you to endure the pandemic

      The pandemic has changed how organisations function and may having a lasting impact on how they operate after the crisis subsides

      CommentNovember 21, 2020
      Entrepreneurs should remain focused on the job but they should also enjoy their entrepreneurial journey. Getty Images
      Lessons from my first decade in entrepreneurship

      As important as it is to remain focused, entrepreneurs should not forget to enjoy the journey

      EconomyNovember 14, 2020
      In some ways, the pandemic has been a remarkable boon to the tech sector's profits. Reuters
      How to build employee engagement in a world of remote working

      Highly engaged employees lead to improved sales and a better customer experience

      CommentNovember 07, 2020
      Women entrepreneurs attending a workshop in Dubai. Women entrepreneurs need to address mansplaining investors by being confident and finessing their pitches. Pawan Singh / The National
      How female entrepreneurs can deal with 'mansplaining' investors

      Harvard Business Review ran a study in 2017 that shows an existing bias among male venture capitalists towards young female entrepreneurs seeking investment

      CommentOctober 31, 2020
      A young bedouin leads his camel herd at sunset. Start-up entrepreneurs can learn lessons from the Bedouins on how to survive harsh climates EPA
      How thinking like our nomadic ancestors can help start ups survive the pandemic

      Survival skills of making a little go a long way have been passed down from generation to generation

      CommentOctober 25, 2020
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