How to hire and keep Emirati talent

Abdulla Ajmal, CEO of Ajmal Perfumes, told Starting Up about his plans to further grow the scent empire that his grandfather started in the 1950's,. Plus, we get business advice on business longevity from Guillaume Giroux, CEO of Dubai Immo and Tristan Lowe, CEO of Escrow Made Ea ... Show More

Three brave entrepreneurs share their failure stories, and how they turned things around to achieve success. Dan Bolton, Founder, Be Creative Kane Andrews, Founder, The Rock Star Group Nithin Mathew Thombil, Founder, Wheels AHOY and AHOY ModzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privac ... Show More

With snacks across 65 markets, UAE snack brand Hunter Foods is making waves across the world. The secret? Understanding the market and innovating flavours, according to Founder and Managing Director Ananya Narayan. And what if the brand was YOU? Seif El Hakim, author, speaker and ... Show More

21 Sep 2019: Find out why more Emiratis are encouraged to start their own businesses instead of taking over the family business or getting a job in government.  Natalie and Neil speak to Hamda Khalil Ali Hussain, Senior Manager at Mohammed Bin Rashid Fund for SME, the funding arm ... Show More

Lorenzo Jooris, the CEO of Creative Zone, Dubai's largest business setup company, is well versed on knowing what it takes to launch a business from scratch in the UAE. From the key tenets required to succeed to why the UAE is fertile ground for entrepreneurs, Lorenzo has all the ... Show More

We’re in the United Arab Emirates to explore how the business landscape has evolved over the past 15 years and to hear about the opportunities that it has for entrepreneurs and start-ups. The president of Emirates tells us about the role that the airline plays in shaping the nati ... Show More

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:22) >  How do forward-thinking companies create thoughtful guidelines for hybrid work environments, train employees in adaptability and resilience, and proactively reskill their workforces? Hear from “future of work” experts Brya ... Show More

11 Jan 2020: We give you advise on how to leave your job and pursue your passion, and even turn it into a business venture.  Farzana Kazemi, Founder and CEO, Trailblazer Consulting  Avtar Gill, Head of Talent, Training and Development, GCC Consulting See omnystudio.com/listener f ... Show More

Research by Wharton’s Valentina Assenova shows that disadvantaged entrepreneurs can grow their companies significantly in terms of revenue and employment by working with incubators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

A great employee in the US is going to cost you $60-200K. But not everyone needs that when you get started. Here’s how entrepreneurs should hire in 2024. Start with a low cost, low risk hire in LATAM or the Philippines who can do great work for you for 50-90% less than US equival ... Show More

Unlock the secrets to securing a full-time position from former trader and tier 1 investment bank recruiter, Andrew Osayemi, as he shares his five-point plan for converting your summer internship: 1) Master the art of leaving an unforgettable first impression, blending both non-v ... Show More