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Boss Better published in Entrepreneur
When I asked five business leaders in the Middle East to name an essential quality that they believed was necessary to steer their enterpr
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Feb 101 min read
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Interview with Hans Zimmer about his collaboration with Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET) - Campaign Middle East
Perks of being a journalist #88: conversations with people I admire. An interview with Hans Zimmer easily tops the list of my career...
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Mar 28, 20241 min read
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From local to global: Havas’ Yannick Bolloré - published in Campaign Middle East
Havas’ CEO and chairman Yannick Bolloré speaks about his group’s strong commercial momentum and global transformation while it continues...
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Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Dubai Lynx - CMOs in the Spotlight
It was such fun moderating the panel discussion 'CMOs in the Spotlight' with this lovely bunch at Dubai Lynx! We discussed AI, data vs...
rjalaja
Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Yoga in Winter: Published in Northwich and Winsford Guardian
" Moving from Dubai to Cheshire last year wasn’t just about trading sunnies for beanies - there were layers involved..." I wrote a...
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Jan 151 min read
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Building a culture of success: an interview with CEO of Publicis Groupe Bassel Kakish - published in Campaign Middle East
When I asked Bassel to describe Publicis Groupe’s work culture in one word, “Intrapreneurship,” he replied without any hesitation. “What...
rjalaja
Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Is there a need for gender equality campaigns? Published in Campaign Middle East
When I asked The Marketing Society’s CEO, Sophie Devonshire, if there is a need to discuss gender equality in marketing today, she was...
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Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Through the looking glass: My column in Campaign Middle East
Someone recently stated there are two types of people in the marketing world – one that can’t utter the words’ data’ and ‘creativity’ in...
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Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Tech Talk - My Column in Campaign Middle East
After cutting 11,000 jobs last year, Meta is in the news again as it prepares for a fresh round of layoffs. At the beginning of the year,...
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Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Campaign Middle East - Interview with BBDO Global CEO Andrew Robertson
An interview with BBDO Global CEO published in Campaign Middle East. Read the interview here. https://campaignme.com/working-man/
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Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Oct 14, 20220 min read
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Air Force Africa - What are African Countries Investing In (Whitepaper for Africa Airforce Forum)
Africa is home to a complex security environment, ripe with opportunity and challenges. Over the last two decades, the continent’s...
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Sep 6, 20221 min read
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Jun 22, 20220 min read
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10 spring break camps for kids in Dubai (Time Out Dubai)
No travel plans for spring break? No problem. These spring camps are just what you need to keep your kids entertained for the next two...
rjalaja
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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E-scooter licence needed for riders in Dubai from April onwards (Time Out Dubai)
Electric scooters are a nifty and relatively inexpensive way to tackle the city (and the weather) for lots of people. From going to work,...
rjalaja
Apr 11, 20221 min read
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Biggest challenges in artificial island construction (IQPC)
An interactive white paper drafted for IQPC, Middle East. Biggest Challenges in Artificial Island Construction The Arabs have forever...
rjalaja
Apr 9, 20223 min read
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What are African countries focusing on to combat border security threats? (IQPC)
A white paper drafted on border security challenges in Africa for IQPC, Middle East.
rjalaja
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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6 off-roading clubs in the UAE to join now (Time Out Dubai)
Hit the trails and learn about driving in the desert in a safe, community-based atmosphere with these off-roading clubs in the UAE. Read...
rjalaja
Apr 3, 20221 min read
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14 seriously good things to do this weekend in Dubai (Time Out Dubai)
Whether you’re looking for a wholesome weekend with the kids or an adrenaline pumping adventure – there is plenty happening in the city....
rjalaja
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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How can organizations thrive during the Great Resignation? (Ghostwriting)
We are going through a challenge that impacts organizations at large - the Great Resignation. While we are in it, let us plan for the...
rjalaja
Mar 8, 20221 min read
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