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Manar Al Hinai

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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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Among ways to help build your business is inviting clients on fun trips such as desert days, for instance to the Liwa desert, west of Abu Dhabi. Karim Sahib/AFP
Six ways to encourage clients to refer your business

From offering previews of your products to throwing a party for clients, making them feel valued is a great way to further your brand

BusinessFebruary 17, 2018
Video, whether in the form of professional presentations or a simple smartphone post to YouTube, can greatly enhance awareness of your business. John Parra/Getty
Why your business should invest in video content

Be it bespoke adverts for major brands or home-shot smartphone pieces to camera, the moving image is a crucial part of raising your business profile

BusinessFebruary 10, 2018
Frustrated Caucasian businesswoman using computer
Five lessons to be learned from business failure

Lessons from mistakes along the way are crucial to achieving business success

CommentFebruary 03, 2018
Twitter allows you to see how often that hashtag has been used in the past hour. LOIC VENANCE/FAP
Social media mistakes you can avoid for businesses

When managing business accounts, owners should carefully consider the impression they want to make

EconomyJanuary 27, 2018
If you’re bad at organising your schedule, then you will not achieve much. Getty
Six reasons why you are not yet successful

Moving out of your comfort zone and pulling your sleeves up are essential for business success

BusinessJanuary 20, 2018
Doing too much can lead to burn out, whereas reducing chores and leveraging more fulfilling aspects of one's personal and professional life can boost productivity and creativity.
You don’t find your true calling – you make it happen

Find a purpose in everything you do, accepting changes as and when they come

BusinessJanuary 13, 2018
You cannot control how the economy, a war or global crisis affect your business, but if you keep in mind that the only thing you can control is your reaction to situations, you will go a long way. Adam Glanzman / Bloomberg
Ways to keep your wits when things are beyond your control

Despite contingency plans, outside events can change businesses in a split second, but your reaction is within your control

BusinessJanuary 06, 2018
Platforms such as Facebook and Instagram are great to share visual contents on. Consider them a place to document your entrepreneurial journey. LOIC VENANCE/AFP
Tips on building your personal brand in 2018

Being the face of your business can save marketing expenses and help build a relationship with customers

EconomyDecember 30, 2017
Augmented reality will be a significant tool for marketers in 2018. SeongJoon Cho / Bloomberg
Top digital marketing trends to adopt in 2018

Advertisements are likely to enter new mediums, become more analytical and incorporate new technology

TechnologyDecember 23, 2017
Abercrombie & Fitch stores use to hire model-looking staff as part of its store experience. Corbis via Getty Images
To compete with e-retail, shops should offer unique experiences

Physical stores need to craft engaging offerings to lure customers from simply clicking online at home

BusinessDecember 16, 2017
Leaders must learn to delegate to ensure everyone in the business can take ownership of driving the company forward. Photo: Getty Images
Three ways to sabotage your own business

From making all the decisions to assuming you know best, entrepreneurs must be aware of their own failings

BusinessDecember 09, 2017
With events such as the Etihad Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit, the UAE has become synonymous with rapid development and well-balanced growth. Andrej Isakovic/AFP
Five entrepreneurship lessons from the UAE

In just 46 years, the UAE has grown to become a world-leader across a variety of sectors through shrewd strategic planning

BusinessDecember 02, 2017
Second Manifesto of Surrealism, 1924-1929, by writer and poet Andre Breton. Passionate writers are becoming a must for any ambitious business. Benoit Tessier/Reuters
Why your business should invest in a writer

The written word is becoming more and more important in the world of marketing your business so choose the right writer

BusinessNovember 25, 2017
Good time management is vital if you want to avoid working all hours. (Getty Images)
Five ways to save time and enhance your productivity

Top tips to help you deal with the rigours of business more efficiently

EconomyNovember 18, 2017
As clichéd as it may the next thing may sound, the journey to building a successful business is not an easy one. Getty Images
Five things I wish I knew before I became an entrepreneur

Have a support network, diversify your income, and remember it's not just about the money

BusinessNovember 11, 2017
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