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Nov 26, 2025 5 views

Oman Becomes First Gulf Country to Introduce Income Tax

Oman is introducing a 5% personal income tax for high-income individuals starting 1 January 2028. This is a major fiscal shift for the GCC, where personal taxes have traditionally

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Nov 25, 2025 10 views

Dubai Announces Historic AED 303 Billion Budget — A Vision for Sustainable Growth and Global Competitiveness

Dubai has unveiled a groundbreaking AED 303 billion budget plan, reinforcing its long-term vision of building a diversified, future-ready economy. This multi-year fiscal framework

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Nov 24, 2025 11 views

Elon Musk’s xAI & HUMAIN to Build a 500 MW Data Center in Saudi Arabia — A New Era for AI in the Middle East

In a landmark move for the global AI ecosystem, Elon Musk’s xAI has partnered with Saudi-backed HUMAIN and semiconductor leader NVIDIA to develop a 500-megawatt AI data-center camp

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Nov 17, 2025 25 views

Emirates Group Launches One of the Largest Recruitment Campaigns in the Region

On 22 July 2025, the Emirates Group officially announced a massive 17,300-job hiring drive for the financial year ending March 2026. This is one of the largest recruitment expansio

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Nov 12, 2025 34 views

Saudi Arabia’s IT Job Market Is on Fire — Massive Hiring in AI, Cybersecurity & Cloud

The demand for IT professionals in Saudi Arabia is at an all-time high.

With record investments flowing into AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Data Center Infrastructure, companies acro

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Oct 28, 2025 42 views

Saudi Arabia’s $55 B EA Sports Acquisition: The Game Just Got Real

Saudi Arabia has just made one of the boldest moves in global entertainment history — the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA), publisher of global gaming franchises lik

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Oct 23, 2025 68 views

The Rising Scope of Cybersecurity and Data Centers in Oman

As Oman accelerates its digital transformation journey, two sectors are emerging as powerful engines of growth — hashtag

Cybersecurity and Data Centers.

In the last few years, Oman h

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Oct 21, 2025 53 views

"Build Ownership, Not Obedience — The Dale Carnegie Way"

“People want to be appreciated. They want recognition for their contributions. They want to feel that they are making a difference. When you believe in the potential of people and

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Oct 20, 2025 56 views

Gulf to Add 7 Million Jobs by 2025 — 42% of New Hires Are Women

The Gulf job market is undergoing a historic transformation.

According to a recent Times of India report, the region is projected to create around 7 million new jobs by 2025, and w

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Oct 17, 2025 57 views

Alibaba Cloud Expands in the UAE — Powering the Gulf’s Digital Future

Alibaba Cloud has officially launched its second data centre in Dubai — announced on October 14, 2025 — marking another major step in the Gulf’s journey toward becoming a global di

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Oct 14, 2025 62 views

Why Humans Must Evolve as Better Leaders

Employee–Employer Partnership in the Age of AI


Why Humans Must Evolve as Better Leaders


We are standing at an extraordinary crossroads — where Artificial Intelligence is transforming

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Oct 10, 2025 59 views

S.S. Lootah Group — Powering Jobs, Growth, and Innovation Across the UAE

When we talk about the UAEs growth story, it’s not just about skyscrapers, oil, or technology — it’s about visionary institutions that have built the region from the ground up.


One

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Oct 09, 2025 80 views

What Important Truth Do Very Few People Agree With You On?

Inspired by Peter Thiel’s “Zero to One”

“Whenever I interview someone for a job, I like to ask this question:
‘What important truth do very few people agree with you on?’
— Peter T

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Oct 08, 2025 77 views

💬 Hire Character. Train Skill. — Peter Schutz

In recruitment, it’s easy to get impressed by a resume.


The degrees, the certifications, the list of achievements — they all look great on paper.


But what truly builds great teams i

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Oct 04, 2025 77 views

5 CV Mistakes Gulf Job Seekers Must Avoid 🚫

The Gulf job market is competitive, fast-paced, and highly rewarding. But many talented professionals miss out on opportunities because their CV doesn’t make the right impression.

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Oct 01, 2025 64 views

The Rise of Dubai’s Hospitality Sector

Dubai has earned its place as one of the world’s premier destinations for business, tourism, and luxury living. From breathtaking skylines and record-breaking attractions to world-

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Sep 29, 2025 83 views

How to Make Recruitment More Efficient

Recruitment is the backbone of any successful organization. The right people bring innovation, drive performance, and strengthen company culture. But in today’s fast-changing busin

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Sep 27, 2025 56 views

How Oracle & OpenAI Are Shaping the Future of AI – and What It Means for the Gulf

Artificial Intelligence is entering a new phase. With the recent deepening partnership between Oracle and OpenAI, we’re witnessing not just advancements in AI models, but the creat

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Sep 19, 2025 59 views

AI, Analytics, and Assessments: The Future of Recruitment in the Gulf

Recruitment in the Gulf has undergone a major transformation. Gone are the days when hiring decisions were made purely on gut feeling or a candidate’s CV. Today, leading employers

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Sep 19, 2025 79 views

Dubai: From Desert to Global Hub

Raj Shamani one of India’s most engaging business storytellers and the voice behind the Figuring Out podcast, sat down with Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, PhD UAE’s Ambassador to India.

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Sep 18, 2025 78 views

Rana Group’s $10 Billion Investment in early August 2025: A Game Changer for UAE Manufacturing

The India–UAE economic relationship has been growing rapidly in recent years, and the latest announcement by Rana Group takes it to an entirely new level. The group has committed a

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Sep 17, 2025 49 views

Why Employer Branding is the Key to Winning Top Talent

Recruitment is no longer just about filling vacancies. It’s about attracting the right talent, engaging them, and retaining them for the long term. In today’s competitive job marke

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Sep 16, 2025 59 views

If You Want Something to Get Noticed, Move It

Rashid was a software engineer working for a Top MNC in India.

Just a few months ago, his life looked steady, leading sprints, fixing bugs, and sharing late-night coffee with his te

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Sep 15, 2025 84 views

Tareq Amin: Leading the AI Revolution in Riyadh


In the heart of Riyadh, a technological transformation is quietly but powerfully unfolding, led by one of the region’s most visionary tech leaders - Tareq Amin. As the CEO of HUMAI

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Sep 13, 2025 77 views

Egypt Unlocks Red Sea Land for $18B Mega Project & Sukuk Financing


Egypt has once again made global headlines with its strategic use of Red Sea coastal land — balancing sovereign financing and mega-development projects.


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Sep 12, 2025 47 views

Qatar: From Pearls to Gas Giants – A Journey of Vision and Transformation

Imagine a land where life once revolved around the sea, pearl diving, and modest trade. This was Qatar—small, quiet, and largely unknown.


The turning point came in 1939 with the dis

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Sep 10, 2025 51 views

💊 Painkillers & Vitamins — A Career Health Guide

Just like our bodies, our careers need both quick fixes and long-term nourishment.

👉 Painkillers are necessary sometimes — but they only mask the problem.

👉 Vitamins don’t give ins

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Sep 09, 2025 56 views

“Nature has its own balance — the workforce must find theirs too.

“Nature has its own balance — the workforce must find theirs too. Every skill eventually finds its rightful owner… or risks going extinct.”

In nature, everything eventually balances

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Sep 08, 2025 42 views

Which Gulf City is the Best for Job Seekers in 2025 – Dubai, Riyadh, or Doha?

The Gulf continues to be one of the world’s most exciting job markets in 2025. But if you are a job seeker, the big question is: Where should you focus your career search?

Here are

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Sep 07, 2025 48 views

Karak Chai and the Job Hunt

The narrow lanes of Deira, Dubai buzzed with their usual late-evening rhythm—shopkeepers and customers, the aroma of spices drifting from small eateries, and the comforting scent o

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Sep 06, 2025 57 views

Work-Life Balance: The Extra Office Hour That Day

It was 6:15 PM.

Arjun Mehta shut down his system, slipped his laptop into the bag, and glanced at his watch. “Perfect, just in time. Ananya must be waiting for dinner.”

Just then, h

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Sep 04, 2025 67 views

What Color Is Your Parachute?

The auditorium buzzed with energy, a sea of bright-eyed MBA graduates murmuring, shuffling papers, and adjusting their seats. The morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows

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Sep 02, 2025 62 views

🤝 “Two cups of coffee. Two perspectives. AI & Humans,

It was a busy afternoon in a Dubai coffee shop, where professionals with laptops and travelers with maps filled the air with quiet chatter.

At a corner table, Rashid, an HR Manager

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Sep 02, 2025 91 views

Ramesh Nair’s Job Hunt in Dubai

When Ramesh Nair landed in Dubai on a visit visa, he carried with him a small suitcase, a folder of neatly printed résumés, and a heart full of ambition. Like thousands of job seek

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Sep 02, 2025 59 views

Build Your ERP Career in the Gulf: Roles, Opportunities & How to Prepare

The Gulf region is experiencing a digital revolution. From Saudi Vision to the UAE’s Smart Government initiatives, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are now at the core of

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Sep 02, 2025 47 views

🤝 The Role of HR & Recruiters in Powering Gulf Talent Pipelines

The Gulf countries — including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait — continue to witness rapid growth across infrastructure, healthcare, IT, oil & gas, hospital

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Sep 02, 2025 50 views

Looking for an IT Job in Dubai? Here's What You Need to Know !

Dubai's IT sector continues to grow rapidly as businesses across industries digitize operations and adopt AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and automation.



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Sep 02, 2025 30 views

The Job Hunt Paradox: Why Desperation Can Push Opportunities Away

Have you ever been in that gut-wrenching position where you need a job — not next month, not next week, but now? You send out applications, attend interviews, follow up relentlessl

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Sep 02, 2025 25 views

September Rush in the Middle East Job Market — Why Job Seekers Should Prepare Now

September Rush in the Middle East Job Market — Why Job Seekers Should Prepare Now


If you’re aiming for a career opportunity in the Gulf, September is one of the best times of the ye

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Sep 02, 2025 51 views

Why Riyadh Is the Next Global Tech Powerhouse

Riyadh isn’t just Saudi Arabia’s capital—it’s fast becoming a global nerve center for digital innovation. In 2025, the city is redefining what it means to evolve from an energy eco

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Sep 02, 2025 62 views

Unlocking Gulf Opportunities: Why Millions of Indians are Eyeing the Middle East

The Middle East continues to be a major destination for Indian workers, reflecting deep economic and social ties between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Acc

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Sep 02, 2025 84 views

The UAE–Egypt Corridor: A Strategic Bridge for Growth

The UAE–Egypt Corridor: A Strategic Bridge for Growth


The UAE–Egypt corridor has emerged as one of the most dynamic economic and investment relationships in the Middle East and Nort

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