With more than two decades of experience across the Middle East’s most dynamic hospitality landscapes, Raffi Torikian has built a reputation as a commercially astute yet deeply people-focused leader. Continue reading Leadership with Clarity: Raffi Torikian on Building Resilient Hotels in Competitive Markets
Natasha Dury Yesterday, ahead of the official opening of Ambiente, I attended Compass Talks in Frankfurt and found that it was one of those rare industry gatherings that felt both intellectually energising and genuinely joyful. Designed as a new dialogue-driven forum, Compass Talks brought together global thinkers, industry leaders, and decision-makers to reflect on where the consumer goods and retail industry is heading and, more importantly, how it can navigate change with confidence, creativity, and collaboration. As Julia Uherek, Vice President Consumer Goods Fairs at Messe Frankfurt, noted in her opening remarks, the industry is entering a far more dynamic … Continue reading Compass Talks: Setting the Tone for the Future of Global Consumer Goods
By Shereen Shabnam In our region, uncertainty is not an occasional disruption but a constant reality. From geopolitical developments and economic recalibration to regulatory shifts, organisations across the region operate in an environment where stability can change fast. Since I started in the PR industry 25 years ago, crisis management and problem-solving has evolved to specialised PR functions and part of core leadership competencies. Public relations professionals are often the first line of defence when unexpected, high-stakes situations arise. Whether managing reputational threats, public scrutiny, or internal crises that spill into the public domain, the ability to think critically, assess … Continue reading Crisis Management and Problem-Solving: The Cornerstone of PR Leadership
Ambiente 2026 will welcome a highly optimistic delegation of UAE businesses to the world’s largest consumer goods fair when it opens doors on 6-10 February 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. RAK Porcelain Europe is the latest addition to the UAE delegation participating in this year’s edition of the fair. The company, part of RAK Ceramics’ global tableware division, brings decades of porcelain manufacturing expertise to the international marketplace. “For RAK Porcelain, exhibiting at Ambiente and its co-located fairs is a deliberate strategic decision that underlines the importance of direct engagement in global trade. Frankfurt’s role as a central European hub allows … Continue reading Optimism high as UAE grows participation at the world’s leading consumer goods expo
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