The idea of a team-building day excites some people, and sends shivers of fear through others. But what exactly drives leadership to organize these types of initiatives? 💡Meydan Free Zone's Mohammad Bin Humaidan shares his insights: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-s…

Family offices and high net worth individuals in the #GCC have not yet properly engaged with #venturecapital due to the absence of a proper strategy. However, such an approach has two *major* risks- adverse selection bias and a lack of #diversification: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-s…

🎒Huddling together with your peers after #school hours to understand a concept better is an experience that might be familiar to many students. 💻Here's how #KSA-based #edtech مدارس نون offers a digital way to do this in the presence of qualified teachers:entrepreneur.com/en-ae/starting…

"Don't get hung up on the #solution, but love the problem. It will help avoid the valley of death, and find a solution that works for the key #customers in mind." 🗣️Advice for #entrepreneurs from The Surpluss founder Rana Hajirasouli: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-s… h/t Mega Green Accelerator

#ICYMI: GITEX GLOBAL's early confirmed speaker line-up for the 2024 edition includes fast-growing #startups from eight countries, three of which three are backed by the European Innovation Council--more details can be found here: entm.ag/Ckql0L #GitexGlobal #Dubai #UAE #Events

Plenty of #startups have been unprofitable for years before hitting it big, and studies have shown it's quite common for a new #business to take two years to become profitable. But how should you measure it for *your* particular business? Here's a primer: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/finance/…

"It's not as easy to secure even 1% of your market as most people think, and it's an overused assumption that displays naivety." LondonBusinessSchool's Jane Khedair on how #entrepreneurs should go about identifying their target and addressable markets: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-s…

Despite a growing availability of #freelance talent in the #MENA, finding the right fit for an #organization can be a challenge. The team at UAE-based #talent-on-demand platform Outsized has put together a playbook on how to scout the best professionals: entm.ag/lZdzOh

#SocialMedia can be a powerful tool in the #recruitment process, offering insights that go beyond the typical information in a #CV. However, it's important to use this tool responsibly, ensuring you respect candidates' privacy and avoid #bias--here's how: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-s…

In the #MENA region, the B Lab movement is in its infancy, with 25 #BCorps, 12 of which are in the #UAE—four years ago, there was only one B Corp in the region! ♻️Take a look at how the certification can ensure your #business is a force for good: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-s…

Launched in May 2024, Beebzi.AI aims to position itself as the ultimate sidekick in the #contentcreation world- and as founder and CEO Habeeb Noman explains, the platform is "armed not just with #AI, but with a dash of behavioral science to boot": entrepreneur.com/en-ae/business…

"Whether you're cultivating crops, manufacturing goods, or delivering services, the potential to sequester #greenhousegases opens doors to both environmental and economic benefits." 🗣In conversation with Hilshawgroup Chairman Dr. Lal Bhatia: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/starting… #UAE

From Barcelona to Ibiza, 2024 has been a surge in public outcries against #overtourism from all around the world. In this scenario, Aptamind Partners' Aradhana Khowala suggests that a regenerative #tourism agenda could offer the much-needed panacea: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-s…

#KSA-based يلّا بلس has raised US$2.7 million in a seed #funding round led by Merak Capital. To get further details on this development, we spoke to يلّا بلس co-founder Abdullah Alrabeh and Merak Capital CEO Abdullah Altamami--full story here: entm.ag/5HylZD

Are you scouting for all-star #talent to join your organization? Well, as a first step, #leaders must use specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives to assess project success and align #team efforts--here's why: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-s…

When it comes to decision-making in the #business world, while one's gut instinct is certainly a powerful compass, it is the nitty gritty #data that offers a true picture--Mark Sephton explores how #startup founders can choose wisely between the two: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/leadersh…

Aldhabi AlMheiri was only eight years old when she became a Guinness World Records holder as the youngest #female person in the world to publish a bilingual book series in 2023--we caught up with the #Emirati entrepreneur to find out what fuels her dreams and aspirations: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/entrepre…

Getting fit will help you become a better #leader. Indeed, the connection between health and #leadership is veritable. As Furqan Athar puts it, this translates to being able to manage "the heavy demands of the role more effectively": entrepreneur.com/en-ae/lifestyl… #fitness #health

Global car manufacturer Nissan has unveiled the seventh-generation #Patrol -the company's "longest uninterrupted product line"- at an event in #AbuDhabi--read the details here: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-s…

Having raised US$2.7 million in a seed #funding round led by Merak Capital, #KSA-based يلّا بلس' mission to reach 100,000 #entrepreneurs across 50 nations has gained pace--here's how the #hospitalitytech startup aims to achieve this goal in five years: entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growth-s…