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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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      How obvious insights can drive change and lead to a thriving business

      Business owners often know the answers to overcoming the challenges they face, but must take action to succeed

      BusinessMay 15, 2021
      Spending some time alone can help you re-evaluate your personal goals and identify where you need to make necessary changes. Getty
      How solitude is good for business and helps in reducing burnouts

      Spending Eid away from family is challenging, but we should look at this as an opportunity to switch off completely and spend time with ourselves

      EconomyMay 08, 2021
      Zoom meetings may stay the norm in the short-term as hybrid work prevails, but investments in better collaborative tools are ramping up. Getty
      How to strike a balance in a post-pandemic office

      Companies in the GCC are considering a hybrid business model post pandemic. Striking the right balance may be challenging.

      CommentMay 01, 2021
      A health official draws a dose of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine. The misinformation about Covid-19 vaccines is largely to be blamed for vaccine hesitancy. Reuters
      What role can marketers play in vaccinating the world?

      Effective marketing techniques can help the world reach its mass inoculation target faster

      BusinessApril 24, 2021
      A cannon is fired to end the fast at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
      Why businesses need to embrace Ramadan’s spirit of giving all year round

      Companies can gain greater respect from their customers and their employees by engaging in philanthropic activities

      CommentApril 17, 2021
      An event to mark Hope Probe's entering the orbit of Mars, with Burj Khalifa in the background, in Dubai. Reuters
      Ramadan 2021: UAE's economic initiatives give us reasons to be grateful

      The holy month provides us with an opportunity to reflect back on the great things that has happened since last Ramadan

      BusinessApril 10, 2021
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      What can business leaders learn from artists?

      Many companies have turned to the art world to inspire creativity

      CommentApril 03, 2021
      The UAE was the country which made the most individual donations to the UNHCR's Zakat fund for refugees in 2020. Leslie Pableo / The National
      The UAE is an example of how greater things can happen beyond 50

      The Emirates has achieved tremendous success prior to its fiftieth birthday this year, showing that age is no bar to those wanting to pursue their dreams

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      What I learned about entrepreneurship from my mother

      Founders can learn many lessons from their mothers when bringing up their own 'babies'

      CommentMarch 20, 2021
      Just like writers, entrepreneurs often face mental blocks. Getty Images
      UAE’s Month of Reading: Valuable lessons that business owners can learn from writers

      Entrepreneurs, just like writers, often face mental blocks during which they need to step back to get a fresh perspective

      BusinessMarch 13, 2021
      Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre, managed by Najla Al Midfa, has launched S3, a start-up studio to follow a revenue-sharing model. Reem Mohammed for The National
      International Women’s Day: Celebrating a different but a significant year

      Women in the UAE alongside men are breaking records in various fields

      EconomyMarch 07, 2021
      The social audio app Clubhouse on a mobile phone. Clubhouse offers invaluable opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. Reuters
      How to use Clubhouse to build your business

      Start-up founders can take advantage of different rooms in the app to learn and secure funding

      BusinessFebruary 27, 2021
      DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 09, 2021: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (3rd R) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (2nd R), witness the arrival of the Hope Probe in the orbit of Mars, at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre. Seen with HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai (4th R) and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs (5th R). ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---
      What lessons can be learned from the UAE’s Mars mission?

      More than 200 Emirati engineers worked on the development of the Hope Probe, showing the value of teamwork

      CommentFebruary 20, 2021
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      BusinessFebruary 13, 2021
      Jeff Bezos has had 'billions of dollars' of failures at Amazon but remains one of the world's richest men. Reuters
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      Before founding Amazon, Jeff Bezos had been senior vice-president of a hedge fund

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