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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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This studio beneath Google’s London offices is designed to nurture content creator talent. The pandemic has been challenging for creative designers. Randi Sokoloff / The National
Valuable lessons entrepreneurs can learn from designers

Thinking like a creative professional inspires you to be agile

BusinessSeptember 05, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
As employees now return to their offices, managers should not revert to their old ways of managing them. Getty
What managers should keep in mind as employees return to the office

Lessons learnt during the pandemic should now be applied in the office too

CommentAugust 29, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
There are many pioneering Emirati females working across a variety of fields. Getty
Emirati Women’s Day: here’s what I hope for future female entrepreneurs

As the world sailed through unchartered waters during the pandemic, Emirati women gave us hope

BusinessAugust 22, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
A 2020 survey by Telus International found 80 per cent of respondents would quit their job for a role that focused on employee health. Alamy
Calling it quits can be the optimal strategy for success

With more celebrities and athletes prioritising mental health, it’s time workplaces followed suit

BusinessAugust 15, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
Airlines can introduce new offerings to cater to freelance workers as companies adapt to a post-Covid operating environment. Courtesy Qantas
Why and how airlines can cater to new business travellers

Airline carriers need to rethink their offerings as travel patterns change in the post-Covid world

CommentAugust 08, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
People are working longer hours since the Covid-19 pandemic. Paulo Vecina / The National
It's time to work smarter and reclaim our personal time

Learning how to work efficiently helps us to save time, money and live balanced lives

BusinessAugust 01, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
A skill such as writing may mastered in 10,000 hours, but other attributes are needed if you intend to utilise it for a career, says columnist Manar Al Hinai. AP Photo
Why it takes more than 10,000 hours to perfect a skill

Practice makes perfect, but networking, pushing boundaries and taking risks are needed if you want to make a living from your ability

BusinessJuly 25, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
A holidaymaker relaxes on a beach. A mentality of putting in long hours is often glorified among start-up founders, but you need to allow time to relax, says columnist Manar Al Hinai. Alamy Stock Photo
What are the habits you need to give up for your business to thrive?

Entrepreneurship can be a rewarding journey, but it's best to travel light

CommentJuly 11, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
Employers should encourage more work breaks to boost employees’ moods and productivity.
Why employers need to encourage more work breaks

Incorporating time away from the desk can elevate productivity – and boost your bottom line

CommentJuly 04, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
A Ford Mustang moving at speed. Sometimes businesses have to slow down to take note of their horizons before they can return to full speed, columnist Manar Al Hinai says. James Lipman
Why businesses sometimes need to slow down to go faster

Reducing the pace can help businesses to think through matters more thoroughly

CommentJune 27, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
Salaries in the UAE rose by 3.8 per cent despite Covid-19, a new study by Mercer has found. Getty Images
Why we need to encourage our work teams to fail

Employees can help a business succeed, especially if failure and experimentation are encouraged

BusinessJune 19, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
Remote work and the shift to e-commerce meant that many entrepreneurs saved up on start-up costs such as office rent and retail space. Reuters
How the pandemic inspired a cost-effective way to launch a business

Entrepreneurs are able to start businesses with lower costs and target a digitally tuned-in audience

BusinessJune 12, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
Beachgoers relax on Oura Beach in Albufeira, Portugal. Taking the time over summer to switch off and do nothing is essential, says columnist Manar Al Hinai. Bloomberg
Here are five things you can do this summer to develop your career

Spending time on your own development is just as important as working on your business

CommentJune 05, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
Hotels are now offering workcation packages to entice those employees who are still working from home. Getty Images
Why work and vacations need to remain separate

The pandemic-induced shift in working has led to a rise in workcations, blurring the line between work and holidays

BusinessMay 29, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
Businesses can support creative industries by giving away annual passes to museums, cinemas and theatres as corporate gifts. Getty Images.
How businesses can support the creative economy

From mentoring to providing grants and encouraging the local art scene, there are many ways in which businesses can help the sector

EconomyMay 22, 2021
Manar Al Hinai
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