The Pearl Initiative launched the Business Pledge to call upon senior business leaders across the Gulf Region to make a public commitment to adhere to principles of ethical and responsible conduct when carrying out business...

Summary In contemporary society, the pressures for businesses to operate sustainably have become common discourse. However, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the Private Sector are often “bolted-on” as a peripheral element of a...

Diversity in business leadership and organisational settings is a commonly praised endeavour, one that many businesses have publicly acknowledged, praised, and implemented to varying degrees. However, when analysing the direct opinions and experiences of women...

Diversity in business leadership and organisational settings is a commonly praised endeavour, one that many businesses have publicly acknowledged, praised, and implemented to varying degrees. However, when analysing the direct opinions and experiences of women...

The Pearl Initiative held a collaborative event with Murdoch University Dubai and HSBC on 22nd January 2020. This event is under the Business Pledge sessions which are held throughout the year as part of the...

Organisations across the philanthropic sector today operate with a variety of different challenges, including limited resources, lack of funding and difficulty in the retention of engaged stakeholders. In addressing these issues, it is imperative that...

The Pearl Initiative held a collaborative event with UK College of Business and Computing and UPS on the 16th January 2020. This event is under the Business Pledge sessions which are held throughout the year...

In today’s ever-changing market, global economies are rapidly evolving and disrupting traditional business models. Technological advancements are impacting disciplines, economies and industries across the board. As such, family firms, which comprise of over 80 percent...

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. They deliver the majority of the country’s crude oil production and natural gas supply, but above all they focus...

There has been demonstrable progress in women’s regional workforce engagement and success, with women taking the lead in many key economic sectors. However, women continue to be underrepresented despite this progress, and it is evident...