The Imagination of Children

If you want to predict the future, visit a children museum, notably the Istanbul Toy Museum. Visit the Istanbul Toy Museum, which was founded in 2005 by Turkish poet and novelist Sunay Akın.

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Remembering Sheikh Zayed, the Father of UAE

The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is an inspiration to me. His leadership is a brilliant example of how a vision could transform an entire nation. His actions have raised the UAE to become the progressive and innovative country it is today, and his legacy continues to inspire generations to come. I dedicate my article to the Father of the Nation, as we observe his Accession Day.

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Strengthen Foundation for Execution “Excellence”

Structure is important to strengthen a business from within to be able to succeed on the outside. A solid framework helps an organization and its staff follow calculated strategies, minimize risks and promotes a healthy work environment. In this article, I talk about what forms excellence in execution and the tools to implement a long-term strategy.

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The Future of Car Dealerships

For car dealerships throughout the UAE, identifying opportunities and adapting to change have proven to be vital strategies as customer expectations and emerging tech reshape the market landscape. In my latest article, I share my thoughts on what the future looks like for car dealerships and how they can prepare for the changes that are already here and those yet to come.

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The Potential Application of Autonomous Vehicles in the Middle East

Automation across mobility is the future—make no mistake about it. But these developments are in the early stages. A lot more needs to be done in terms of legislation, education, and infrastructural upgrades before any of us can accelerate this ‘driverless’ future. Here are my insights on the potential applications of autonomous vehicles in the Middle East.

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Leading with Empathy

Uncertain times call for extraordinary actions. And empathy. In my latest blog, I discuss the importance of not just guiding your team from the front, but also from within. Without understanding and anticipating the needs and inner workings of your teams, people, and by extension, your customers, no one can move forward.

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Leave the title of “leader” to inspire action

The traditional leader/follower approach within companies needs to be eradicated if we truly want our teams to succeed. No longer should “leaders” be expected to give detailed plans with little or no feedback from other team members. This article explains how we have achieved this in Al Masaood Automobiles by trusting our team members and sharing the same goals.

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Turning Vision Into a Legacy

Al Masaood Group celebrates 50 years of business this year. We are continually getting stronger and our resilience has shone through in the past number of years. This post shares what I believe are the qualities necessary to create a powerful company legacy that stands the test of time.

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Welcome to the ‘New Normal’

In just a few short months, the world we’ve known has changed. For the next few months, we will be recovering from the crisis and then rebuilding our economy from the ground up. This is our new normal; the rebuilding of our society, based on pandemic learnings.

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The Holy Month of Ramadan Is Upon Us

The holy month of Ramadan is upon us and there is no doubt that this Ramadan is going to be different in many ways. But nothing changes the spirit of the holy month that remains deeply embedded in our hearts. Let us draw strength and inspiration from it to face the challenging times. May this month be filled with peace and prosperity to you and your families.

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