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Manar Al Hinai

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Abu Dhabi
Manar is an award-winning Emirati journalist, entrepreneur and communications consultant in Abu Dhabi. She previously worked as director of corporate communications at Abu Dhabi Investment Company. She was named Arab Woman of the Year in 2011 and in the list of 100 inspirational individuals in the UAE in 2012 and 2014.
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Shifting to working from home and not being able to see team members has been challenging for many amid Covid-19 crisis. Getty
Five leadership lessons that Covid-19 taught us

The pandemic has changed the way we do business and taught leaders how to act fast during an unprecedented situation

BusinessOctober 17, 2020
Airbnb's listing will come in a tight window for public debuts during an eventful year. Reuters
Why you don’t need to reinvent the wheel to be successful

Business ideas that provide a solution or disrupts an industry will probably garner a customer following

CommentOctober 12, 2020
Embracing the change is essential for business resilience - Kodak had a booming business before the digital evolution of photography. Pawan Singh / The National
Lessons of resilience in business from an elderly friend

Entrepreneurs may not have all the answers but mentally accepting challenges builds their resilience

EconomyOctober 03, 2020
Young entrepreneur working in his start-up office. He is working on his laptop and taking a notes. Shot with Canon EOS 5Ds 50mp. Location is released.
How dedicating time to creativity can help your career

One way to incorporate creativity into your working day is to schedule a time for it

CommentSeptember 26, 2020
It makes sense to have a co-chief executive during early stages of a business to help share the workload and improve efficiency. Alamy
When it makes sense to have more than one chief executive

Being an only boss is great, but sometimes a co-chief executive may help you reach your goals faster

EconomySeptember 19, 2020
A person works from home on a laptop computer in Princeton, Illinois, U.S., on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Illinois reported 1,337 new coronavirus cases Wednesday as the state's positivity rate dropped below 4% for the first time in weeks. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
Why working smarter is more important than working longer

Discipline and cutting time spent on social media can help avoid distractions and achieving goals

CommentSeptember 12, 2020
Staying motivated during a pandemic can be daunting and doing things differently may help people stay engaged and be creative. Getty Image
How business owners can stay motivated in a pandemic

The silver lining to this dilemma is that you don’t necessarily need to seek motivation somewhere else

CommentSeptember 05, 2020
Networking events, even when held virtually during the pandemic, can be useful for those looking to grow their new business. Getty Images/AFP
How to change your career ‘luck’ during the pandemic

Meeting new people, trying new things and remaining alert to possibilities can all help to give your business or career a boost

CommentAugust 29, 2020
Personal development and upgrading of skill sets is essential for employees to survive in the post-covid-19 economy. Getty Images
Five essential skills needed for post-coronavirus economy

Covid-19 has impacted everything from the way we work to skills we look for in potential employees

EconomyAugust 22, 2020
As more employees work from home, amid the the Covid-19 pandemic, recognising their work is even more important. Unsplash
Why recognising the work of your employees during the pandemic matters

Remote working surged 159% in the US between 2005 and 2017

CommentAugust 15, 2020
It makes sense to have a co-chief executive during early stages of a business to help share the workload and improve efficiency. Alamy
How to launch a remote internship programme during a pandemic

Launching a virtual internship is challenging but doable, especially if companies have a set programme for interns

BusinessAugust 08, 2020
Muslim pilgrims praying on the third day of Hajj 2020 in Mina, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. A limited number of pilgrims of citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia began the Hajj rituals on 29 July amid strict preventative health measures. EPA
Here are the key takeaways for the business world from Hajj

Patience and goal-setting are some key elements that can help business leaders, much like pilgrims performing their religious rituals

CommentAugust 03, 2020
Columnist Manar Al Hinai turned to WhatsApp, email and social media to generate business when facing financial challenges early on in her career. Getty Images
Why marketing is important even during a pandemic

Many companies cut advertising spend as soon as a downturn hits giving those who continue the chance to be more visible

CommentJuly 25, 2020
The importance of building a personal brand has increased amid the pandemic. Alamy
Why personal branding is vital in the post-coronavirus era

Developing a personal brand is key as the pandemic increases our digital footprint and reliance on the internet

BusinessJuly 19, 2020
Shoppers on an escalator at Dubai Festival City mall in Dubai wearing masks during the Covid-19 outbreak. Companies need to improve both their online and offline offerings to entice customers to spend during the pandemic, says Manar Al Hinai. Pawan Singh / The National
How retailers should adapt to the 'new normal'

Even as stores reopen, 73 per cent of Americans have said they are still not comfortable with going back to old routines

BusinessJuly 11, 2020
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