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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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      Many offices in the UAE are trialling remote working. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
      Working from home has its challenges but there are ways around it

      The Covid-19 crisis has forced companies, with or without remote working plans, to keep business in operation

      BusinessMarch 22, 2020
      A leader or manager's personal engagement with clients helps quality control in businesses and helps maintain a company's reputation. istockphoto.com
      Why on the ground leadership is important

      A leader or manager sets the tone for their employees and ensures quality control mechanisms are in place to look after clients

      CommentMarch 14, 2020
      Slow periods give entrepreneurs an opportunity to evaluate how to step up the service their company provides. Getty Images
      How to make the most of a slower business period

      Entrepreneurs should take advantage of any extra time they have during the coronavirus outbreak

      EconomyMarch 07, 2020
      Cathay Pacific Airways employees wearing protective masks walk with luggage at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline is one of the businesses that has faced disruption due to Covid-19, asking staff to take three weeks' unpaid leave earlier this month. Bloomberg
      How to lead your business through an unexpected crisis

      Disruptions can come from the most unlikely of sources but having a plan in place to deal with them is important

      CommentFebruary 29, 2020
      A leader or manager's personal engagement with clients helps quality control in businesses and helps maintain a company's reputation. istockphoto.com
      Why businesses need to pursue a policy of inclusion not just diversity

      A mix of elements can help organisations know their employees better, improve work environment and avert departures

      CommentFebruary 22, 2020
      Several UAE family firms have implemented a cabinet crisis to handle the adverse circumstances caused by the pandemic. Getty Images
      How to transition from being a solopreneur to managing a team

      Hiring the right team will help your business grow

      EconomyFebruary 15, 2020
      Companies like Netflix and Amazon have disrupted their respective industries by providing service on demand. Bloomberg
      On demand is the future. Is your business ready for it?

      On-demand segment is rapidly growing and disrupting the market today

      BusinessFebruary 01, 2020
      Even though entrepreneurs can work long hours to achieve their goal, they often feel happier than traditional employees because they are in control of their own time. Getty Images
      How entrepreneurship can make you happier

      Don’t wait to reach your destination to be content in life, create the right routine to enjoy the ride now

      EconomyJanuary 26, 2020
      Entrepreneurs can learn from traditional businesses that stick to the basic tenets of doing business, allowing them to build a client base and retain customers. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Why my abaya tailor gets the balance of his business exactly right

      The basics can go a long way in building a customer base and retaining existing clients

      CommentJanuary 18, 2020
      A mediator in family business disputes must be equipped with several key qualities including creativity, perceptiveness, impartiality and patience, says Sara Mohammadi of the Family Business Council Gulf. Getty
      How building a rapport with clients can help you earn what you're worth

      Taking a genuine interest in clients and developing relationships means freelancers are less likely to come under pressure to reduce fees

      CommentJanuary 11, 2020
      Getty images
      Why supporting female entrepreneurs could boost the global economy by $5 trillion

      Encouraging women-led businesses to flourish is key for the world's economic growth

      EconomyJanuary 06, 2020
      The UAE is set to spend much of 2020 planning its future and would-be business owners need to develop their own long-term plans, says Manar Al-Hinai. Getty Images
      Follow the UAE's example and plan ahead in 2020

      Research finds more young people are keen on becoming entrepreneurs but are less able to handle uncertainty, making planning essential

      CommentDecember 28, 2019
      Shoppers pass colorful store-front design on the front of a Louis Vuitton store. A 2018 survey found that 53% of millennials expect to become millionaires at some stage in their lives. Bloomberg
      How to gain multiple sources of income next year

      Diversifying one's income streams is key but increasing one's knowledge base is also important

      CommentDecember 22, 2019
      Instagram stories, and other features on different social apps, allow businesses to interact and engage with their audience. Afp
      The digital marketing trends to look out for in 2020

      Instagram and YouTube are channels that can’t be ignored by businesses and marketers

      CommentDecember 16, 2019
      British hotelier Sonu Shivdasani, owner of the Soneva Fushi resort in the Maldives, says his secret to productivity is to fully disconnect from everything. Courtesy Soneva Fushi
      Why you need to completely switch off to succeed

      Constant hustling may be part and parcel of being an entrepreneur, but you also need to recharge your batteries

      CommentDecember 07, 2019
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