COVID-19: Page 7
Why Remote Work Makes Teams (And Leaders) Better
The silver lining of this is that these difficulties in going remote will force companies to take a more intentional approach to people dynamics than they did when operating in person, and this will only make companies more effective when in-person operations resume again.
Adapt To Change: Five Tips For Entrepreneurs To Make It Through The COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 is a temporary problem, but our businesses are permanent. Coming out on the other side of this will be a testament to the resilience of businesses and their leaders.
Google Meet For Everyone: Google Offers Its Video Conferencing Product For Free Up Till September 30, 2020
Google Meet has become available for free to everyone who needs it due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, says Tarek Khalil, Head of Google Cloud in MENA.
How Fintech Can Help Ensure The Survival Of SMEs In The Middle East
Improving financial inclusion for SMEs could boost annual economic growth by 1% per year, and also lead to a potential 16 million jobs by 2025 in the Middle East and Central Asia regions.
Most MENA Startups Have Less Than Six Months Of Runway Left, According To Report By Wamda And Arabnet
Hardly a half of 247 surveyed MENA startups expect to remain solvent in the next six months, according to research by Wamda and Arabnet.
Sustainable Aid: Why The Fight Against Coronavirus Must Include Developing Nations
Developing skills in farming and a move towards self-sufficiency in domestic food production must be at the center of every country's plan for a sustainable recovery.
Four Dubai Startups Providing Solutions Catered To Tackling The Coronavirus Pandemic
A look at the startups under the umbrella of startup incubator in5 that have been bringing forth innovations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people in the UAE amid efforts to curb COVID-19.
Survival Of The Fittest: A Game Plan For MENA Businesses To Get Through The COVID-19 Pandemic
It is well known that a company's biggest asset are their people, so looking after and protecting employees should be a priority for any business.
How The COVID-19 Crisis Has Made HR One Of The Most Important Jobs Today
While businesses continue to make hard decisions to stay afloat, HR teams work to keep up employee morale, reconfigure workflows, redeploy talent, and upskill staff to help them stay relevant.
in5 Dubai Launches Competition For Startups And Entrepreneurs To Create Innovative Solutions For The UAE's Fight Against COVID-19
The winner will receive a one-year free membership at in5 with access to innovation centers and co-working spaces to scale up and roll out their product.
Arab Youth Center Announces Inaugural Youth Hackathon To Combat Challenges Related To The COVID-19 Crisis In Arab Societies
The contest is to be held over a three-week period from May 12 to May 31 and encourages Arab youth to provide technically innovative and implementable solutions to the current challenges.
Navigating Through Cold Waters: How Businesses Can Prepare For A Post COVID-19 Future
This is a period of slowdown; however, an opportunity can change everything. As such, doing this exercise of what is life going to be like after the COVID-19 pandemic becomes extremely important.
For VCs And Their Portfolios, Team Culture Now Matters More Than Ever Before
At the end of the day, it is the teams that trust each other and can work well together who can survive a crisis together.
Taking The Right Steps Forward (As A Business Ecosystem)
"During these unprecedented times, it's a question of whether organizations will be humanizing and supporting each other, rather than seeing it as an opportunity to capitalize on the misfortune of others."
The New Global Order: The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Business
The pandemic has led to an economic slowdown in some industries, while others have remained largely unaffected by the pandemic