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Feb 2024
43m 49s

Ahmed Galal Ismail on transparency, vuln...

Strategy& Middle East
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CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Holding and Strategy alum Ahmed Galal Ismail reveals his personal and professional highs and lows in the first of our new ‘unscripted’ series, brought to you by the Strategy Middle East alumni team. Listen to this exclusive interview and uncover the importance of transparency, vulnerability, self-care, and personal growth in building one's career.

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