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Collaboration: 4 Defining Talks at Dubai Lynx 2017
Every year, there’s a buzzword used during talks at Dubai Lynx. Last year, it was VR. Before that, story-telling. Now, it’s interdisciplinary collaboration.…
Dubai Lynx: Do We Really Need Creative Directors?
A discussion in anticipation of Samuel Akesson’s talk at Dubai Lynx 2017 about whether we need a hierarchy in ad agencies, or can we do away with it?…
10 Overused Buzzwords to Avoid on Your LinkedIn Profile
They’ve been used so often that they’ve lost all meaning. Avoid using these ten LinkedIn profile keywords to stand out.…
Kitchen Nation: An Incubator for Foodie Entrepreneurs in Dubai
Kitchen Nation provides foodie entrepreneurs enter an incredibly competitive market with sales, events, consulting and marketing services.…
Starting Up? Apply to the startAD Incubator
Applications open January 1 2017. startAD Incubator has a 4-month training program, including investment, shared space, mentorship & legal assistance.…
Becoming an Entrepreneur in UAE Is Easier Than You Think
Nagarajan gives you a first-hand step by step account of how to become an entrepreneur in UAE with tips for set-up, licenses, costs and more.…
How Trump’s Win Changes Your Finances in the UAE
Trump’s win for presidency in the United States may mean that, in the medium-term, it becomes more difficult for residents in the Gulf to secure credit.…
5 UAE Universities for Architecture and Design Degrees
Choosing your Alma mater can be an overwhelming task. Here are 5 Architecture and Design Universities in UAE and everything you need to know about them.…
What We Want: UAE Millennial Expectations From Brands, By VISA
Millennials are the fastest growing, influential and increasingly affluent group in the UAE and KSA. Here are a few millennial expectations from brands.…
13 Un-Miss able Evenings for Networking in UAE
People in the UAE can testify to the fact that making connections [wasta] in your arsenal can be really useful- here are 13 Networking oppotunities in UAE.…
Set Up Your Own Home Office in 5 Easy Steps
Canon shows us 5 efficient ways to reduce noise, minimise distractions and create a home office space that is undeniably ‘you’.…
Napping at Work: Acceptable or Irresponsible?
We’ve all done it at some point in our adult lives. Here are varying views on napping at work: Irresponsible or Productivity boost?…
A Day in the Life of a Dubai Radio Presenter
Dubai Eye 103.8’s Michelle Loxton tells us about her professional journey and gives us insight into a day in the life of a Dubai radio presenter.…
Changing Career Paths: Here’s What You Need To Know
If your field of work doesn’t ignite the amount of passion and interest it’s supposed to, it’s time to start considering changing your career path.…
Is Your Ambition Stressing You Out?
We’ve all had that overwhelming feeling that we’re not doing enough.
Here’s how to cope with that ambition related stress from an expert.…
4 Jobs for Undergraduates in the UAE
The job market may seem impossible, but with the right amount of part time experience, you can increase your chances of getting hired. Here’s how-…
Can Job-Hopping Further or Hurt Your Career?
In a highly competitive market UAE, more employees are choosing to stick to their current roles. Job-hopping, however, has become a generational trend. Should you switch jobs right now?…
What It’s Like Being in Public Relations in UAE
Making career decisions is never easy – especially with incomplete information at hand. Public Relations sounds like a hoot.. and it is, but it requires long hours, incredible patience and being quick…
Choosing a Career Path: What Am I Doing With My Life?
How can you decide what you want to do for the rest of your life? Here are a couple of pointers for picking a career path.…
Here’s How to Deal With Unproductive Anxiety
Worried that you’re swamped with work but don’t feel like doing anything? Unproductive anxiety can really mess you up. Here’s how you can deal with it.…
Here’s Why an Extremely Busy Life Isn’t Good for You
Right now, you’re reading this article but you may have hundreds of other things going on in your mind—unread emails, to-do lists, household chores and such. You have mentally planned to read this for…