Shaping the Future of Work

An Exclusive with Vivek Arora, Managing Director of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM MENA) Shereen Shabnam With over two decades of international HR leadership spanning the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Eastern Europe, Vivek Arora has built a reputation as a strategic thinker and people-first leader. As Managing Director of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM MENA), he is at the forefront of aligning global HR frameworks with the region’s evolving cultural and business dynamics. In this conversation, he shares insights on the changing expectations of talent in the MENA region, the impact of AI and hybrid … Continue reading Shaping the Future of Work

Shaping the Future of Consumer Goods

Shereen Shabnam In an exclusive interview, Julia Uherek, Vice President Consumer Goods Fairs at Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, provides a detailed overview of Ambiente, the world’s largest and most international consumer goods trade fair. Uherek explores the key factors contributing to the fair’s growing popularity, especially in the Middle East, and its focus on various sectors including the hotel, restaurant, workspace, and retail sectors. She sheds light on how Ambiente is adapting to current global economic and health challenges and maintaining its status as a trailblazer in the industry in an exclusive interview below: Ambiente is known as the largest … Continue reading Shaping the Future of Consumer Goods

Driving Growth to achieve Top Brand Status in the GCC

Simon Liu, Vice GM – Chery Middle East Natasha Dury During my recent visit to the Geneva International Motor Show, I had the privilege to meet the Chery team as they unveiled their new cars in Qatar. Present among the key management was Simon Liu who joined Chery 15 years ago,  and is now in charge of key markets in GCC which include Saudi Arabia. With his effort, the sales volume rose more than 300%, gaining more than 30,000 customers’ trust in 2021 and 2022, leading Chery brand as the top brand in market. He is now managing Chery brand … Continue reading Driving Growth to achieve Top Brand Status in the GCC

A Visionary Real Estate Investment Mogul

Dr. Brian Etemad, Esq. – CEO of Tamleek REIT & Global Investments Shereen Shabnam In the bustling world of real estate, where success is a culmination of charisma, passion, and determination, one name stands out as a true visionary—Dr. Brian Etemad, Esq. Hailing from the USA as a licensed Attorney, Dr. Brian has captivated the industry with his charming and dynamic approach as the CEO of the award-winning Tamleek REIT & Global Investments which has investments in 13 countries. He not only excels professionally but also exemplifies a deep commitment to philanthropy and making a positive impact on the world … Continue reading A Visionary Real Estate Investment Mogul