Summary The size non-profit organisations and the scale of their activities has grown  exponentially across the Gulf Region.This in turn has raised questions regarding the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of the sector, as well as...

Summary The global pandemic has altered the economic paradigm in which businesses operate, possibly permanently. For the Gulf Region, this has been compounded by the oil market crash, and as realities play out in full,...

Summary The term “sustainability” often conjures ideas about environmental protection and social responsibility in the business realm. Companies are urged to have “sustainable” processes and production goals. However, what does sustainability mean from a corporate...

Summary In the wake of the public health pandemic of COVID-19, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are ever more important. Despite 2019 bringing a close to the first phase of the 2030 agenda, many businesses...

Summary Business leaders have their work cut out for them in every sense of the phrase. With the responsibility to drive revenues, ensure shareholder and stakeholder value, and grow and retain employees, business leaders face...

Summary The threat of the COVID pandemic across the globe has brought unprecedented circumstances upon investors and MSMEs on many fronts including investment opportunities available as well as business approach. As a result, many MSMEs...

Summary Family businesses are a cornerstone of the Gulf Region’s economy. With a fast-approaching shift in leadership, it is imperative that family firms address contrasting  generational approaches to the governance, management and strategy of the...

Summary As the landscape of giving evolves across the Gulf Region, the lineation between the functions of the various giving vehicles utilised by individuals and organisations become increasingly apparent. Donations, sponsorships, grants and partnerships all...

Summary Throughout a business’ lifecycle, they can face a range of concerns that can threaten its reputation and ability to operate, as we’ve seen with COVID-19. However, these challenges can be eased with effective corporate...

Summary During uncertain and challenging times, identifying and pre-empting arising risks across a business in near real time is essential and becomes everybody’s business. In such times, the way and frequency at which information is...