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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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To become an effective leader, it is important to remember that leaders are also great team players. Getty
How to become a leader by changing your attitude about work

Effective leaders are eager to learn, are the first to offer a helping hand and don’t think they are above anyone else

BusinessSeptember 05, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
The UAE government is encouraging more people to join the private sector and start their own businesses. Getty
How rethinking what a 'job' is can create more entrepreneurs

Parents and educational institutions have a responsibility to encourage younger generations to start their own businesses

BusinessJuly 25, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
Five young people running their coding startup company. Entrepreneurship and the associated fluidity of running a start-up can be challenging when compared with an established business and a secure income. Getty Images
Why entrepreneurship is worthwhile despite being a tough journey

Even during times of uncertainty, when progress seems hard, and when I can’t predict the future, I am grateful for my journey

BusinessJuly 11, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
Turning your weaknesses into strengths is necessary for success in business. Alamy
How embracing your weaknesses can help you advance in your career

Long-term personal development efforts can unlock your full potential and strengthen your skillset

BusinessJuly 04, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
Countries like the US are facing a creativity crisis which some blame on technology and limited attention spans. A study by William & Mary University shows that while the country's results on IQ tests have been on the rise, its scores on the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking have been declining since 1990. AP
Is technology limiting entrepreneurs’ creativity?

To create a nurturing environment for creativity, entrepreneurs need to use technology mindfully, while scheduling time for their minds to wander

CommentJune 27, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
Entrepreneurs as well as employees need to reflect back on the good moments, and be able to celebrate those. Getty Images
An entrepreneur’s journey is as important as the destination

It is vital to remind ourselves to enjoy the ride every day, and to celebrate our mini milestones as well as the big ones

CommentJune 20, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
Although uncertainties are challenging, they provide organisations with the opportunity to rethink their offerings in a way they could not have before. Getty
An uncertain world requires a new approach to strategy

Businesses have faced unprecedented challenges in the past few years, making it tough to predict the future

CommentJune 13, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
Young Emiratis attending a jobs fair in Fujairah. Satish Kumar / The National
How companies can help interns jump-start their careers

Practical training is great, but what interns really need is social capital

CommentJune 06, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
Patience is a virtue and can be an essential element in the creation of a successful business or business leader. Photo: Linkedin Sales Solutions/ Unsplash
What young entrepreneurs need to do to achieve success

Dreaming big is important but commitment and consistency are key reasons why businesses are successful

CommentMay 30, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
Hustle culture is not sustainable in the long run is because you cannot be creative and productive 100 per cent of the time.
Why hustle culture can do more harm than good to your work life

Hustling and the constant grind can seriously hinder your success and lead to burnout

CommentMay 23, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
How art can help yield long-term returns in business

Art can help inspire new ways of thinking and prompt creative ways of solving complex business challenges

EconomyMay 16, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
Taking enough time to research, draft a business plan and forecast your earnings and expenses is crucial. Getty Images
Passion alone does not guarantee entrepreneurial success

Discounting factors such as planning and setting measurable goals for a business can impede progress

CommentMay 09, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
A shop attendant puts up an Eid Mubarak sticker on a shop window in Festival City Mall, Dubai. Eid emphasises the importance of connections and networking for businesses. Antonie Robertson / The National
How Eid Al Fitr can teach entrepreneurs important lessons

Key takeaway is to never forget to give back to your community as you celebrate success

CommentMay 02, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
The perfect job can be made possible, and employers could help in offering it, so that their employees' needs are fulfilled. Getty Images
How employers can help workers to find 'the perfect job'

Encouraging people to pursue their passions helps to retain employees and increase job satisfaction

CommentApril 25, 2022
Manar Al Hinai
Forty per cent of all jobs will be automated by 2030. AFP
What is the ultimate job skill of the future?

Businesses need to invest in people as much as they invest in technology

CommentApril 18, 2022
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