Summary In cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bahrain, Pearl Initiative is hosting a series of webinars and workshops on governance-related topics to strengthen small businesses and resilience. This series is targeted...

Summary Social issues, such as poverty, education and health, affect men and women differently and sometimes disproportionately. Gender focused organisations look at how women experience situations and consequently design programmes that meet the needs of...

Summary Research shows that a majority (68%) of family businesses in the Gulf Region do not have a formal family council, and only 17% have a family protocol or constitution in place. The formalisation of...

Summary MSMEs and start-ups are looking for ways to keep their businesses afloat and improve their resilience through unforeseen scenarios. This involves ensuring robust governance frameworks, risk management policies and strategic long-term visions, at the...

Summary In line with the Pearl Initiative’s mission and vision, our Student Case Study Competition aims to continuously expand the knowledge base of regional responsible business practices and to enhance the capabilities of future business...

Summary The global refugee population has more than doubled in the past 10 years. Beyond official asylum-seekers, the United Nations’ Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is now concerned with over 86.5 million displaced people since the beginning...

Summary The world was unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the onset, many questions have surfaced around how it could have been prevented, how it will be brought to an end, and how to avoid...

Summary In a post-COVID environment, MSMEs and start-ups are looking for ways to keep their businesses afloat and improve their resilience through the next unforeseen crisis. A key challenge faced by these organisations is the...

Summary There is no debate that two of the Gulf region’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, Fadi Ghandour and Patrick Chalhoub, helped pave the way for the new generation of MENA business leaders. Known for their cutting-edge...

Summary An integrity-based approach to ethics management combines a concern for the law with an emphasis on managerial responsibility for ethical behaviour. While integrity strategies often vary in design and scope, all strive to define...