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...

Summary Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) releases its new Sustainability Strategy, that maps out specific commitments across its entire business by the year 2025 and beyond. Building upon a solid foundation in environmental protection, safety excellence,...

Summary Companies across the Gulf region are taking notable strides in implementing Diversity & Inclusion initiatives within their companies. Now more than ever, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives are seen as a strategic imperative by companies...

Summary This programme is a meaningful learning and growth opportunity for donors who are or will be stepping into roles in their family philanthropy and want to clarify their philanthropic identity and direction. The programme brings a...

Summary In celebration of the International Women’s day, we are hosting a virtual panel to discuss Women’s Advancement in the Workplace. Our panel features female business leaders in the Gulf region, who will discuss how...

Summary As the landscape of philanthropy continues to expand and evolve, it has become more and more clear that the future of systemic improvement — using giving to find solutions that address the underlying causes...