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Empathy and Inclusion: Transforming Our Approach to Workplace Diversity
Introduction On May 20th, the Pearl Initiative’s Diversity in Business Leadership (DIBL) Programme held a working group meeting that marked a significant evolution in our approach to diversity, equity, and
Author: Danah Abboud, Manager of the Diversity in Business Leadership Programme
Leadership at the Helm of Ethical Organizational Excellence
In an ever-evolving corporate landscape marked by rapid technological advances and global interconnections, financial results are only one piece of the success puzzle. In today’s corporate world, achieving just profitability
Author: Mr. Jaleel Ghani, Compliance & Corporate Ethics Senior Advisor at stc Group
Embracing Diversity: A Holistic Approach to Integrating People with Disabilities in the Workplace – Insights from a POD Advocate
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, fostering inclusivity is not just a moral imperative but a strategic advantage. We had the privilege of engaging in a comprehensive conversation
Author: Danah Abboud - Programme Manager, Anti-Corruption Best Practices Programme and Diversity in Business Leadership Programme
Unveiling Gender Bias in the Recruitment Process
On June 6, 2023, the Pearl Initiative convened its 5th working group meeting for the Diversity in Business Leadership Working Group, comprising of leading companies in the region, including Chalhoub,
Author: Danah Abboud - Programme Manager, Anti-Corruption Best Practices Programme and Diversity in Business Leadership Programme
Career Comeback: Nurturing Women’s Success After a Career Gap
On March 27, 2023, the Pearl Initiative facilitated a Diversity in Business Leadership Working Group meeting, bringing together a diverse group of companies such as Chalhoub, Dana Gas, Shell, Crescent
Author: Danah Abboud - Programme Manager, Anti-Corruption Best Practices Programme and Diversity in Business Leadership Programme
Governance in Tech: The Simple Case for Awareness
“Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. It involves balancing the interests of a company’s many stakeholders, such as
Author: Abdullah Sweileh, Chairman of the Pearl Initiative's Student Advisory Board
Women Empowerment Principles
One of the key learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic is that there is a disproportionate impact on women in times of unprecedented catastrophes, therefore having a complacent mentality with regards
Author: Danah Abboud, Programme Manager, Pearl Initiative
The Elephant in the Room: FinTech Regulation in the GCC
In 2009, Netflix publicly published what has since been known as the ‘Netflix culture deck’. This 127- page slide deck went viral almost overnight in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Start-up founders
Author: Mohamed Al Moosa, Programme Manager, Pearl Initiative